Project Details
Project
North American Development Bank Green Bond Framework Second-Party Opinion
Client
North American Development Bank
Project Type
Green Bond/Loan
Industry Group
-
Use of Proceeds
-
Location
U.S.
Evaluation Date
May 2018
Evaluation Summary
Sustainalytics is of the opinion that the North American Development Bank (NADB) Green Bond Framework is credible and impactful, and aligns with the four core components of the Green Bond Principles 2017. This assessment is based on the following:
USE OF PROCEEDS
The eligible categories for the use of proceeds, which include renewable energy, sustainable water and wastewater management, energy efficiency, and pollution prevention and control, are aligned with those recognized by the Green Bond Principles, and have clear positive environmental impacts.
PROJECT EVALUATION/SELECTION
Certified projects must comply with NADB’s existing project selection criteria. The NADB’s Board of Directors, which includes representatives from Mexican and American federal agencies and states, is responsible for the certification and approval of selected projects, which must meet various compliance requirements, and provide tangible environmental benefits to the USA-Mexico border region. This is in line with market practice.
MANAGEMENT OF PROCEEDS
Bond proceeds will be held in cash, cash equivalents, or investment-grade securities until disbursed, in accordance with NADB’s investment management guidelines. NADB’s processes for management and tracking of proceeds are in line with market practice.
REPORTING
NADB intends to report on the allocation of proceeds on an annual basis. In addition, NADB is committed to reporting on project certification which includes environmental qualifications and expected benefits of funded projects, and where feasible, quantitative performance indicators will be provided. In Sustainalytics’ view reporting on these metrics is in line with market practice.