Project Details
Project
AGSM AIM Green Financing Framework Second-Party Opinion (2024)
Client
AGSM AIM S.p.A.
Project Type
Green Bond/Loan
Industry Group
Utilities
Use of Proceeds
Renewable energy; Energy efficiency; Clean transport; Pollution prevention and control;
Location
Italy
Evaluation Date
Apr 2024
Evaluation Summary
Sustainalytics is of the opinion that the AGSM AIM Green Financing Framework is credible and impactful and aligns with the four core components of the Green Bond Principles 2021 and Green Loan Principles 2023. This assessment is based on the following:
USE OF PROCEEDS
The eligible categories for the use of proceeds – Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Clean Transportation and Pollution Prevention and Control – are aligned with those recognized by the Green Bond Principles and Green Loan Principles. Sustainalytics considers that investments in the eligible categories will lead to positive environmental impacts and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDGs 7, 9, 11 and 12.
PROJECT EVALUATION AND SELECTION
AGSM AIM’s Green Finance Committee will be responsible for evaluating and selecting projects in line with the Framework’s eligibility criteria. AGSM AIM has a process in place to address environmental and social risks associated with the projects financed. Sustainalytics considers the project selection process in line with market practice.
MANAGEMENT OF PROCEEDS
AGSM AIM’s Green Finance Committee will oversee management of the proceeds using an internal tracking system. AGSM AIM intends to allocate proceeds within two years of the respective issuance date. Pending the full allocation to the eligible projects, AGSM AIM will invest the balance of issuance proceeds in accordance with its liquidity management policy. This is in line with market practice.
REPORTING
AGSM AIM commits to report on allocation of proceeds on its website on an annual basis until maturity. In addition, AGSM AIM intends to report on impact metrics. Sustainalytics views this as aligned with market practice.