Project Details
Project
Sekisui House Reit, Inc. Green Bond Framework Second-Party Opinion
Client
Sekisui House Reit, Inc.
Project Type
Green Bond/Loan
Industry Group
-
Use of Proceeds
-
Location
Japan
Evaluation Date
Nov 2018
Evaluation Summary
Sustainalytics is of the opinion that the Sekisui House Reit, Inc. (“SHR”) Green Bond Framework is credible and impactful, and 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, green buildings, is recognized by the Green Bond Principles 2018. SHR will use the DBJ Green Building Certification or the CASBEE Certification Rank to determine the eligibility of green buildings. Sustainalytics considers that the Eligible Green Projects will lead to positive environmental impacts and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 7 and 11.
PROJECT EVALUATION/SELECTION
Sustainability Committee will oversee SHR’s internal process in evaluating and selecting projects. The Committee will be chaired by the president and representative director and will consist of full-time directors from Sekisui House Asset Management, Ltd. This is in line with market best practice.
MANAGEMENT OF PROCEEDS
SHR has an internal process in place to track and monitor the amount of allocation of proceeds as well as outstanding green bonds. The unallocated proceeds will be held in cash or cash equivalents. This is in line with market practice.
REPORTING
SHR commits to report on allocation of proceeds on its website on an annual basis. The allocation reporting will include the total acquisition price of Eligible Green Projects, the total amount of the outstanding green bonds, and management assertions with regards to the allocation of green bond proceeds. Sustainalytics considers this in line with the market best practice. The impact reporting will include relevant metrics. Sustainalytics views SHR’s impact reporting to be in line with market practice.