Project Details
Project
Sabadell México Sustainability Financing Framework Second Party Opinion (English) (2021)
Client
Banco Sabadell
Project Type
Sustainability Bond/Loan
Industry Group
Banks
Use of Proceeds
Green buildings; Renewable energy; Energy efficiency; Clean transport; Water/waste water management; Sustainable agriculture; SME finance and microfinance; Affordable housing;
Location
Mexico
Evaluation Date
Sep 2021
Evaluation Summary
Sustainalytics is of the opinion that the Sabadell México Sustainability Financing Framework is credible and impactful and aligns with the Sustainability Bond Guidelines 2021, Green Bond Principles 2021, Social Bond Principles 2021, and Green Loan Principles 2021. This assessment is based on the following:
USE OF PROCEEDS
The eligible categories for the use of proceeds – Green Buildings, Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Clean Transportation, Efficient and Climate Resilient Water Management, Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture, SMEs, Social Infrastructure, and Social Housing – are aligned with those recognized by both the Green Bond Principles, Social Bond Principles, Green Loan Principles, and Social Loan Principles. Sustainalytics considers that investments in the eligible categories will lead to positive environmental or social impacts and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDG 1,2,6,7 and 11.
PROJECT EVALUATION / SELECTION
Sabadell México’s Sustainability Committee, comprised of senior management and C-suite members, will be in charge of evaluating and selecting eligible projects. Banco Sabadell’s Risk Management Division will assess environmental and social risks related to eligible projects, and this process is applicable to all allocation decisions under the Framework. Sustainalytics considers these risk management systems to be adequate and the project selection process to be in line with market practice.
MANAGEMENT OF PROCEEDS
Sabadell México’s Sustainability Committee will be responsible for managing and tracking net proceeds. Sabadell México intends to fully allocate proceeds within 24 months of the respective issuance. Pending allocation, net proceeds may be held in cash or cash equivalent instruments, held in temporary investments, used to reduce indebtedness, or earmarked for the nominated loans. This is in line with market practice.
REPORTING
Sabadell México intends to report on the allocation of proceeds on its website and until maturity. The allocation report will provide information on the amount of net proceeds and the balance of unallocated proceeds. In addition, Sabadell México is committed to reporting on relevant impact metrics. Sustainalytics views Sabadell México’s allocation and impact reporting as aligned with market practice.