Project Details
Project
Spuerkeess Green Bond Framework Second-Party Opinion (2024)
Client
Banque et Caisse d’Épargne de l’État
Project Type
Green Bond/Loan
Industry Group
Diversified Financials
Use of Proceeds
Green buildings
Location
Luxembourg
Evaluation Date
Sep 2024
Evaluation Summary
Sustainalytics is of the opinion that the Spuerkeess Green Bond Framework is credible and impactful and aligns with the four core components of the Green Bond Principles 2021. This assessment is based on the following:
USE OF PROCEEDS
The eligible category for the use of proceeds – Green Buildings – is aligned with those recognized by the Green Bond Principles. Sustainalytics considers that investments in the eligible category will lead to positive environmental impacts and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDGs 7 and 9.
PROJECT EVALUATION AND SELECTION
Management Committee will be responsible for the process of project evaluation and selection. Spuerkeess has communicated to Sustainalytics that the Extended Management Committee is composed of authorized managers and the heads of various departments. Spuerkeess has internal processes in place to address environmental and social risks associated with financed projects. Sustainalytics considers this process in line with market practice.
MANAGEMENT OF PROCEEDS
Spuerkeess’ Extended Management Committee will be responsible for tracking and managing proceeds through a portfolio approach using an internal tracking system. Spuerkeess intends, on a best-efforts basis, to fully allocate proceeds within three years of each issuance. Unallocated proceeds will be held or invested in accordance with Spuerkeess’ internal investment policies and at its own discretion in its treasury liquidity portfolios, in money market products, cash or cash equivalents and other shortterm and liquidity instruments. This is in line with market practice.
REPORTING
Spuerkeess will report on the allocation of proceeds and impact annually on its website. Allocation reporting will include the total amount of green bonds issued and the amounts allocated to the green portfolio, including a breakdown by eligible category and the remaining balance of unallocated proceeds, if any. In addition, Spuerkeess intends to report on relevant impact metrics. Sustainalytics views Spuerkeess’ allocation and impact reporting as aligned with market practice.