Project Details
Project
Green Energy Holding LLC Green Financing Framework Second-Party Opinion (2024)
Client
Green Energy Holding LLC
Project Type
Green Bond/Loan
Industry Group
Utilities
Use of Proceeds
Renewable energy
Location
Georgia
Evaluation Date
Dec 2024
Evaluation Summary
Sustainalytics is of the opinion that the Green Energy Holding LLC Green Financing 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 category for the use of proceeds – Renewable Energy – is aligned with those recognized by the Green Bond Principles and the Green Loan Principles. Sustainalytics considers that investments in the eligible category will lead to positive environmental impacts and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDGs 7 and 13.
PROJECT EVALUATION AND SELECTION
Green Energy Holding LLC’s Green Bond Committee will be responsible for evaluating and selecting projects in line with the Framework’s eligibility criteria. Green Energy Holding LLC has established processes to identify and mitigate environmental and social risks associated with the eligible projects. Sustainalytics considers the risk mitigation systems to be adequate and the project selection process in line with market practice.
MANAGEMENT OF PROCEEDS
The finance team of Green Energy Holding LLC’s subsidiaries issuing bonds or borrowing loans will be responsible for tracking, monitoring and managing the proceeds using an internal register. Proceeds will be allocated within 36 months of each issuance. Unallocated proceeds will be held temporarily in cash or cash equivalents and will not be invested in carbon-intensive assets. This is in line with market practice.
REPORTING
Green Energy Holding LLC and its subsidiaries issuing bonds will report on allocation of proceeds on its website on an annual basis until full allocation of bonds or loans. Allocation reporting may include the total amount allocated to eligible projects, share of financing and refinancing, and the amount of unallocated proceeds. In addition, Green Energy Holding LLC intends to report on relevant impact metrics, where feasible. Sustainalytics views Green Energy Holding LLC’s allocation and impact reporting as aligned with market practice.