Project Details
Project
EDP Green Bond Second Party Opinion
Client
EDP
Project Type
Green Bond/Loan
Industry Group
-
Use of Proceeds
-
Location
Portugal
Evaluation Date
Sep 2018
Evaluation Summary
Sustainalytics is of the opinion that the EDP 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, renewable energy, is aligned with those recognized by the Green Bond Principles. Sustainalytics considers that wind and solar energy generation projects will lead to positive environmental impacts and advance UN Sustainable Development Goal 7.
PROJECT EVALUATION/SELECTION
An Eligible Green Project Portfolio will be established, consisting of assets that meet the eligibility criteria of the Framework. EDP’s Finance and Sustainability teams, in consultation with representatives from its subsidiary, EDP Renováveis, will be responsible for the selection and review of these projects. This is in line with market practice.
MANAGEMENT OF PROCEEDS
EDP’s Finance and Sustainability teams will strive to add new and existing projects to its Eligible Green Project Portfolio to match or exceed the amount of Green Bond(s) outstanding. Pending allocation to the Portfolio, the balance of net proceeds may be held or invested by EDP in its treasury liquidity portfolio. This is in line with market practice.
REPORTING
EDP will report annually, until full allocation, on the allocation and impact of the proceeds. The allocation reporting, including amounts allocated and shares to new and existing projects, will be verified by a third party. Impact reporting will include quantitative measures such as installed capacity, annual net renewable energy produced, and annual CO2 emissions avoided. In Sustainalytics’ view, reporting on these metrics is in line with market practice.