Project Details
Project
RWE Green Bond Framework Second-Party Opinion
Client
RWE
Project Type
Green Bond/Loan
Industry Group
-
Use of Proceeds
-
Location
Germany
Evaluation Date
May 2020
Evaluation Summary
Sustainalytics is of the opinion that the RWE Green Bond Framework aligns with the four core components of the Green Bond Principles 2018. 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 2018. Sustainalytics considers that the eligible category will lead to positive environmental impacts by increasing the capacity for renewable energy production and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDG 7 – Affordable & Clean Energy.
PROJECT EVALUATION/SELECTION
RWE’s internal process in evaluating and selecting projects is overseen by a Green Bond Committee (the “Committee”). The Committee will be responsible for the evaluation and selection of projects that are aligned with the Framework eligibility criteria, the monitoring of the Project Portfolio and, if assets are no longer eligible, the Committee will replace them with eligible assets as soon as feasible. Sustainalytics considers the project selection process in line with market practice.
MANAGEMENT OF PROCEEDS
RWE’s processes for management of proceeds is handled by the Finance & Credit Risk Department. Proceeds will be allocated to eligible projects and tracked via RWE’s internal tracking and accounting systems. RWE will strive to maintain a level of allocation which matches or exceeds the balance of net proceeds from its outstanding green bonds. Any unallocated proceeds will be temporarily held in RWE’s liquidity portfolio invested in cash and cash equivalents. This is in line with market practice.
REPORTING
RWE intends to report allocation proceeds on its website, on an annual basis, until full allocation. The Company will report on total amounts of investments and expenditures allocated to eligible projects, financing vs refinancing and, if any, unallocated proceeds. In addition, RWE is committed to reporting on relevant impact metrics. Sustainalytics views RWE’s allocation and impact reporting as aligned with market practice.