Project Details
Project
Central China Real Estate Limited Green Finance Framework Second-Party Opinion
Client
Central China Real Estate
Project Type
Green Bond/Loan
Industry Group
-
Use of Proceeds
-
Location
China
Evaluation Date
Dec 2020
Evaluation Summary
Sustainalytics is of the opinion that the Central China Real Estate Limited (CCRE) Green Finance Framework is credible and impactful and aligns with the four core components of the Green Bond Principles 2018 and the Green Loan Principles 2020. This assessment is based on the following:
USE OF PROCEEDS
The eligible categories for the use of proceeds – Green Buildings, Environmentally Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources and Land Use, Energy Efficiency, Pollution Prevention and Control, Sustainable Water and Wastewater Management, Climate Change Adaptation, and Renewable Energy – are aligned with those recognized by the Green Bond Principles 2018 and the Green Loan Principles 2020. Sustainalytics considers that the eligible categories will reduce the carbon footprint and improve the environmental performance of CCRE’s operations while advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDGs 6, 7, 11, 12 and 15.
PROJECT EVALUATION/SELECTION
CCRE’s ESG Working Group, composed of senior members and representatives from various departments, will be in charge of identifying and selecting Eligible Green Projects. The Board will ultimately review and approve shortlisted projects. Sustainalytics considers the project selection process in line with market practice.
MANAGEMENT OF PROCEEDS
CCRE finance team will be responsible for managing net proceeds from each issuance using a register. Pending allocation, proceeds will be held in accordance with CCRE’s liquidity guidelines for short term deposits or investments. This is in line with market practice.
REPORTING
CCRE commits to report allocation proceeds in its Annual Report, ESG Report or on its website. The reporting will be provided on an annual basis until full allocation and in the event of any material changes until the relevant maturity date. Allocation reporting will include information such as, but not limited to, the aggregate amount allocated to various Eligible Green Projects and the remaining balance of funds which have not yet been allocated and type of temporary investment. In addition, CCRE is committed to reporting on relevant impact indicators. Sustainalytics views CCRE’s allocation and impact reporting as aligned with market practice.