Project Details
Project
Ahold Delhaize Sustainability Bond Annual Review (2020)
Client
Ahold Delhaize
Project Type
Annual Review
Industry Group
Food Retailers
Use of Proceeds
Renewable energy; Pollution prevention and control; Energy efficiency; Green buildings; Natural resources/land use management; Access to essential services;
Location
Netherlands
Evaluation Date
Jun 2020
Evaluation Summary
In this thematic bond Annual Review letter, Sustainalytics provides a third-party assessment on whether the projects financed by the bond and the issuer’s reporting are aligned with the intended use of proceeds and commitments set out in the bond or loan framework. The final assurance letter can be shared with investors, added to bond or sustainability reports or published on the issuer’s website.
As a leading provider of Second-Party Opinions for green, social and sustainability bonds issuers and investors entrust Sustainalytics’ Annual Reviews to provide assurance that:
- Projects are aligned to the eligibility criteria in the bond framework
- The issuer is reporting on impact metrics as outlined in the bond framework
- The allocation processes and reporting are as outlined in the bond framework