Project Details
Project
AIMCo RealtyGreen Financing Framework Second Party Opinion (2021)
Client
AIMCoRealty Investors LP
Project Type
Green Bond/Loan
Industry Group
Diversified Financials
Use of Proceeds
Green buildings; Energy efficiency; Renewable energy; Water/waste water management; Clean transport; Climate change adaptation;
Location
Canada
Evaluation Date
Sep 2021
Evaluation Summary
Sustainalytics is of the opinion that AIMCo Realty's Green Financing Framework is credible and impactful and aligns with the Green Bond Principles 2021, and the Green Loan Principles 2021. This assessment is based on the following:
USE OF PROCEEDS
The eligible categories for the use of proceeds – Green Buildings, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Water and Wastewater Management, Clean Transportation, and Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience – are aligned with those recognized by both the Green Bond Principles and the 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 6, 7, and 11.
PROJECT EVALUATION / SELECTION
AIMCo Realty's internal process in evaluating and selecting projects is overseen by its Green Financing Working Committee. AIMCo Realty's senior management team will be responsible for ultimate review and approval of the selected projects. Sustainalytics considers the project selection process in line with market practice. AIMCo Realty’s environmental and social risk management systems are applicable for all allocation decisions in the Framework. Sustainalytics considers the risk management systems to be adequate and the project selection process in line with market practice.
MANAGEMENT OF PROCEEDS
AIMCo Realty will track bond proceeds through a Green Financing Register. AIMCo Realty intends to fully allocate bond proceeds within 36 months of the respective issuance. Pending allocation, proceeds may be held in cash, cash equivalents, or for corporate debt repayment or used for general corporate purposes. This is in line with market practice.
REPORTING
AIMCo Realty intends to report on the allocation of proceeds on its website on an annual basis until full allocation. The allocation report will contain relevant information about the eligible green projects, the amount allocated on a category level, projects financed, and the remaining amount of unallocated proceeds. In addition, AIMCo Realty is committed to reporting on relevant impact metrics. Sustainalytics views AIMCo Realty's allocation and impact reporting as aligned with market practice.