Project Details
Project
Kredittforeningen for Sparebanker Green Bond Framework Second-Party Opinion (2024)
Client
Kredittforeningen for Sparebanker (KfS)
Project Type
Green Bond/Loan
Industry Group
Diversified Financials
Use of Proceeds
Renewable energy; Green buildings; Energy efficiency;
Location
Norway
Evaluation Date
Mar 2024
Evaluation Summary
Sustainalytics is of the opinion that the Kredittforeningen for Sparebanker 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, Green Buildings and Energy and Resource Efficiency - 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 7 and 11.
PROJECT EVALUATION AND SELECTION
KfS’s Credit Committee will be responsible for evaluating and selecting eligible projects in line with the Framework’s eligibility criteria. KfS has an environmental and social risk management system in place, which is applicable to all allocation decisions made under the Framework. Sustainalytics considers the risk management system to be adequate and the project selection process to be in line with market practice.
MANAGEMENT OF PROCEEDS
KfS’s Credit Committee will be responsible for the management of proceeds and will track the proceeds at the portfolio level. KfS has communicated to Sustainalytics that it intends to achieve full allocation of net proceeds as soon as possible post issuance. Pending allocation, proceeds will be temporarily invested in cash or other liquid instruments in accordance with KfS’s investment guidelines. This is in line with market practice.
REPORTING
KfS will report on allocation of proceeds and corresponding impact in an allocation and impact report on an annual basis until full allocation. Allocation reporting will include the total amount divided among loans, number of loans, balance of unallocated proceeds, percentage of financing versus refinancing, and amount of proceeds allocated per use of proceeds categories. Sustainalytics views KfS’s allocation and impact reporting as aligned with market practice.