Project Details
Project
Firstmac Limited Green Bond Framework Second-Party Opinion (2021)
Client
Firstmac Limited
Project Type
Green Bond/Loan
Industry Group
-
Use of Proceeds
-
Location
Australia
Evaluation Date
May 2021
Evaluation Summary
Sustainalytics is of the opinion that the Firstmac Limited Green Bond Framework is credible and impactful and aligns to the four core components of the Green Bond Principles 2018. 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 2018. Sustainalytics considers that the eligible category is expected to contribute to the decarbonization of Australia’s residential building stock and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDG 11.
PROJECT EVALUATION / SELECTION
Firstmac Limited’s internal process in evaluating and selecting projects is overseen by Firstmac’s Advisory Group comprised of members of Firstmac’s Treasury and Funding department and chaired by Firstmac’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Sustainalytics considers the project selection process in line with market practice.
MANAGEMENT OF PROCEEDS
Firstmac Limited’s Advisory Group is responsible for overseeing the management of proceeds. Firstmac will earmark eligible assets for inclusion in the green bond and track this process using Firstmac’s internal tracking systems. Pending allocation, unallocated proceeds will be held in cash and cash equivalent or liquid instruments. Firstmac intends to fully allocate the proceeds upon issuance. This is in line with market practice.
REPORTING
Firstmac Limited intends to report on allocation of proceeds on its website on a monthly basis as part of an Update report until full allocation. Allocation reporting will include the amount of proceeds allocated, the amount outstanding, and eligibility reporting. In addition, Firstmac Limited is committed to reporting on relevant impact metrics at the time of issuance. Sustainalytics encourages Firstmac to report on the achieved impact on an annual basis. Sustainalytics views Firstmac Limited’s allocation and impact reporting as aligned with market practice.