Project Details
Project
Goodman Group Sustainability-Linked Bond Framework Second-Party Opinion (2022)
Client
Goodman Group
Project Type
Sustainability Linked Bond or Note
Industry Group
Real Estate
Use of Proceeds
N/A
Location
Australia
Evaluation Date
Apr 2022
Evaluation Summary
Sustainalytics is of the opinion that the Goodman Group Sustainability-Linked Bond Framework aligns with the Sustainability-Linked Bond Principles 2020. This assessment is based on the following:
Selection of Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
The Goodman Group Sustainability-Linked Bond Framework includes one KPI: Absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions (tCO2e) (see Table 1). Sustainalytics considers the KPI chosen to be adequate based on its materiality, relevance, scope of applicability and adequacy to external benchmarking.
Calibration of Sustainability Performance Targets (SPT)
Sustainalytics considers the SPT to be aligned with Goodman Group’s sustainability strategy. Sustainalytics further considers the SPT to be highly ambitious based on the improvement it presents over historical performance, alignment with peers, and alignment with science-based targets.
Bond Characteristics
Goodman Group will link the sustainability-linked bonds’ financial characteristics to the achievement of the SPT. The change in financial characteristics may trigger a coupon adjustment or a premium payment upon maturity, as applicable, and are to be detailed in the individual transaction documents.
Reporting
Goodman Group commits to report on its progress toward the SPT on an annual basis on Goodman Group’s website, or as part of its Sustainability Report. The reporting commitments are aligned with the Sustainability-Linked Bond Principles.
Verification
Goodman Group commits to obtain independent external verification by an accredited/qualified party on its annual KPI performance at least once a year up to the maturity of the last outstanding sustainability-linked bond, which is aligned with market expectation.