Project Details
Project
Gränges Green Finance Framework (2024)
Client
Gränges
Project Type
Green Bond/Loan
Industry Group
Diversified Metals
Use of Proceeds
Renewable energy; Circular economy adapted products, production technologies and processes; Energy efficiency;
Location
Sweden
Evaluation Date
Sep 2024
Evaluation Summary
Sustainalytics is of the opinion that the Gränges Green Finance Framework is credible and impactful and aligns with the four core components of the Green Bond Principles 2021 and the Green Loan Principles 2023. This assessment is based on the following:
USE OF PROCEEDS
The eligible categories for the use of proceeds - Sustainable and Circular Aluminium Solutions, Energy Intensity and Technology, and Renewable Energy - are aligned with those recognized by the Green Bond Principles and the Green Loan Principles. Sustainalytics considers that investments in the eligible categories will lead to positive environmental impacts and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDGs 7 and 12.
PROJECT EVALUATION AND SELECTION
Gränges has established a Green Finance Committee, which will be responsible for project evaluation and selection. Gränges’ investment policy includes a sustainability risk assessment for all investment decisions, as well as measures to prevent and minimize risks. Sustainalytics considers the project selection process and the risk management system to be in line with market practice.
MANAGEMENT OF PROCEEDS
Gränges’ regional finance departments will be responsible for the allocation of proceeds, which will be tracked using a green register through a portfolio approach. The Company intends to allocate proceeds within 36 months of each issuance. Pending full allocation, unallocated proceeds will be temporarily held in Gränges’ liquidity reserves in cash and short-term deposits and managed in accordance with the Company’s Financial Management Policy. This is in line with market practice.
REPORTING
Gränges will report on the allocation of the proceeds and corresponding impact in a Green Investor Report, which will be published on its website on an annual basis until full allocation. For non-public issuances, Gränges may report directly to lenders or investors. Allocation reporting will include the nominal amount of instruments outstanding, balance of projects in the register, total aggregated proportion of proceeds by category, share of financing versus refinancing, and amount of unallocated proceeds. Sustainalytics views Gränges’ allocation and impact reporting as aligned with market practice.