Project Details
Project
Limak Renewable Energy Green Bond Framework Second-Party Opinion (2024)
Client
Limak Yenilenebilir Enerji A.S.
Project Type
Green Bond/Loan
Industry Group
Utilities
Use of Proceeds
Renewable energy
Location
Türkiye
Evaluation Date
Nov 2024
Evaluation Summary
Sustainalytics is of the opinion that the Limak Renewable Energy 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 category for the use of proceeds, Renewable Energy, is aligned with those recognized by the Green Bond Principles. Sustainalytics considers that investments in the eligible category will lead to positive environmental impacts and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goal 7.
PROJECT EVALUATION AND SELECTION
Limak Renewable Energy’s Green Bond Committee will be responsible for evaluating and selecting projects in line with the Framework’s eligibility criteria. The Company has internal ESG policies and processes to address environmental and social risks associated with eligible projects. Sustainalytics considers the project evaluation and selection process to be in line with market practice.
MANAGEMENT OF PROCEEDS
Limak Renewable Energy’s Finance team will be responsible for the management of proceeds and will track their allocation through internal tracking and accounting systems. The Company intends to allocate all proceeds within 36 months of issuance. Pending full allocation, unallocated proceeds will be temporarily held in cash or cash equivalents. This is in line with market practice.
REPORTING
Limak Renewable Energy will report on allocation of proceeds and corresponding impact on its website on an annual basis until full allocation. Allocation reporting will include the size of the eligible green portfolio, the total amount of proceeds allocated to each project, the amount of unallocated proceeds, the share of new financing versus refinancing, and a geographic breakdown of assets by country. In addition, Limak Renewable Energy intends to report on relevant impact metrics. Sustainalytics views Limak Renewable Energy’s allocation and impact reporting as aligned with market practice.