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Project Details

Project

R.Power Green Bond Framework (2024)

Client

R.Power Group Green Bond Framework (2024)

Project Type

Green Bond/Loan

Industry Group

Energy Services

Use of Proceeds

Renewable energy; Energy efficiency;

Location

Poland

Evaluation Date

Feb 2024

Evaluation Summary

Sustainalytics is of the opinion that the R.Power 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 and Energy Efficiency, 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 Goals, specifically SDG 7.

PROJECT EVALUATION AND SELECTION R.Power’s Investment Committee is responsible for the overall project evaluation and selection process. R.Power has processes in place to identify and mitigate common environmental and social risks potentially associated with the eligible projects. Sustainalytics considers the project selection process to be in line with market practice.

MANAGEMENT OF PROCEEDS R.Power has communicated to Sustainalytics that its Finance Department will be responsible for allocating and tracking proceeds through an internal financial management system. R.Power will reach full allocation of proceeds within 36 months of issuance. Pending allocation, unallocated proceeds will be temporarily held in the form of cash or cash-equivalent instruments. This is in line with market practice.

REPORTING R.Power commits to report on allocation and impact on its website on an annual basis until bond maturity. Allocation reporting will include details of allocation of proceeds on a portfolio basis and the balance of unallocated proceeds. In addition, R.Power intends to report on relevant impact metrics. Sustainalytics views R.Power’s allocation and impact reporting as aligned with market practice.
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