Project Details
Project
GRENKE Green Bond Framework Second-Party Opinion (2023)
Client
GRENKE AG
Project Type
Green Bond/Loan
Industry Group
Other
Use of Proceeds
Renewable energy; Energy efficiency; Clean transport; Pollution prevention and control; Water/waste water management;
Location
Germany
Evaluation Date
May 2023
Evaluation Summary
Sustainalytics is of the opinion that the GRENKE Green Bond Framework is credible and impactful and aligns with the four core components of the Green Bond Principles 2021. This assessment is based on the following:
USE OF PROCEEDS
The eligible categories for the use of proceeds – Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Clean Transportation, Pollution Prevention and Control, and Sustainable Water and Waste Management – are aligned with those recognized by the Green Bond Principles. Sustainalytics considers that investments in the eligible categories will lead to positive environmental impacts and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDGs 6, 7, 9, 11 and 12.
PROJECT EVALUATION AND SELECTION
GRENKE’s Green Bond Committee will be responsible for evaluating and selecting eligible projects. The Committee consists of representatives from the ESG, Treasury Group, Controlling and Sales teams. GRENKE has in place an internal environmental and social risk management process to assess and manage risks associated with eligible assets. Sustainalytics considers the project evaluation and selection process to be in line with market practice.
MANAGEMENT OF PROCEEDS
GRENKE’s Green Bond Committee will be responsible for the management of proceeds and will track the proceeds using flagged entries in internal databases. GRENKE intends to achieve a full allocation of net proceeds within 36 months of issuance. GRENKE will temporarily hold unallocated proceeds in cash and cash equivalents. Sustainalytics considers this to be in line with market practice.
REPORTING
GRENKE intends to report on the allocation of proceeds and corresponding impact through a separate allocation and impact report, which will be published on its website on an annual basis until full allocation. Allocation reporting will include the amount of proceeds allocated and the balance of unallocated proceeds. Sustainalytics views GRENKE’s allocation and impact reporting commitments as aligned with market practice.