Project Details
Project
PPF Telecom Group Sustainable Finance Framework Second-Party Opinion
Client
PPF Telecom Group B.V.
Project Type
Green Bond/Loan
Industry Group
Telecommunication Services
Use of Proceeds
Energy efficiency; Renewable energy; Access to essential services;
Location
Netherlands
Evaluation Date
May 2023
Evaluation Summary
USE OF PROCEEDS
The eligible categories for the use of proceeds – Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy and Access to Essential Services: Digital Inclusion – are aligned with those recognized by the Green Bond Principles, Social Bond Principles, Green Loan Principles and Social Loan Principles. Sustainalytics considers that investments in the eligible categories are expected to lead to positive environmental or social impacts and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDGs 1, 7 and 9.
PROJECT EVALUATION AND SELECTION
The PPF Telecom Sustainable Finance Working Group – composed of the Financial Manager, Chief Sustainability Officer, Chief Technology Officer, members of the Sustainability Executive Committee, members of the Sustainability Steering Committee and representatives from the Group or its subsidiaries – will oversee the project evaluation and selection process. The Sustainable Finance Working Group will assess and mitigate environmental and social risks associated with the eligible assets as part of its risk management practice. Sustainalytics views PPF Telecom Group’s risk management systems that are in place to be adequate and the project selection process to be in line with market practice.
MANAGEMENT OF PROCEEDS
The PPF Telecom Sustainable Finance Working Group will track and manage the allocation of net proceeds using an internal management system. Pending allocation, net proceeds will be temporarily held in line with PPF Telecom Group’s general liquidity management policy. PPF Telecom intends to fully allocate proceeds within 36 months of issuance. This is in line with market practice.
REPORTING
PPF Telecom Group commits to reporting on the allocation of proceeds on its website on an annual basis until maturity for revolving credit facilities and until full allocation for other financing instruments. In addition, PPF Telecom Group intends to report on relevant impact metrics. Sustainalytics views PPF Telecom Group’s allocation and impact reporting as aligned with market practice.