Project Details
Project
Brookfield Green Bond and Preferred Securities Framework Second-Party Opinion (2021)
Client
Brookfield Asset Management Inc
Project Type
Green Bond/Loan
Industry Group
Diversified Financials
Use of Proceeds
Green buildings; Renewable energy; Energy efficiency; Water/waste water management;
Location
Canada
Evaluation Date
Oct 2021
Evaluation Summary
Sustainalytics is of the opinion that the Brookfield Asset Management Green Bond and Preferred Securities 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 categories for the use of proceeds – Green Buildings, Renewable Energy Generation, Energy Efficiency and Industrial Innovation, Sustainable Water and Waste Management – are aligned with those recognized by the Green Bond 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, 9, 11 and 12.
PROJECT EVALUATION / SELECTION
Brookfield Asset Management Inc.’s internal process in evaluating and selecting projects is the responsibility of the Capital Markets and Treasury (CMT) team. The CMT team is responsible for reviewing and approving the Eligible investments and for carrying out any changes to the Framework. Sustainalytics considers the project selection process in line with market practice.
MANAGEMENT OF PROCEEDS
Brookfield Asset Management Inc. intends to establish a Green Bond and Preferred Securities Register to manage and record proceeds. Proceeds will be deposited into Brookfield’s general account and earmarked for allocation to Eligible investments. Brookfield intends to allocate proceeds within 36 months of issuance and defines a look-back period of 36 months prior to the initial issuance. This is in line with market practice.
REPORTING
Brookfield Asset Management Inc. intends to report on allocation of proceeds on its website on an annual basis until full allocation. In addition, Brookfield Asset Management Inc. is committed to reporting on relevant quantitative and qualitative impact metrics, such as CO2 emissions avoided, water savings and energy savings. Sustainalytics views Brookfield Asset Management Inc.’s allocation and impact reporting as aligned with market practice.