2020年綠色金融報告 - ENEXIS（英文版）（13頁）.pdf

1、 GREEN FINANCE FRAMEWORK May 2020 Enexis Holding N.V. GREEN FINANCE FRAMEWORK 2 CONTENTS 1. Introduction . 3 1.1. About Enexis . 3 1.2. Role of Enexis in the dutch energy system . 4 1.3. Accelerating the energy transition . 4 1.4. ENEXIS CSR Policy . 5 1.5. Commitment to the Sustainable Development

2、Goals . 5 1.6. Background of the Enexis Green Finance Framework . 7 2. Enexis Green Finance Framework . 9 2.1. Use of proceeds . 9 2.2. Process for Project Evaluation and Selection . 10 2.3. Management of Proceeds . 10 2.4. Reporting. 11 2.4.1. Allocation of proceeds reporting . 11 2.4.2. Impact rep

3、orting . 11 2.5. External review . 12 2.5.1. Second Party Opinion . 12 2.5.2. Independent verification . 12 3. Disclaimer . 13 Enexis Holding N.V. GREEN FINANCE FRAMEWORK 3 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. ABOUT ENEXIS Enexis Holding N.V. (Enexis or the Group) is a regional grid operator in the Netherlands, res

4、ponsible for the construction, maintenance, management and development of the energy distribution networks in northern, eastern and southern part of the Netherlands, within the provinces Groningen, Drenthe, Overijssel, Noord-Brabant and Limburg. It provides for the safe delivery of gas and electrici

5、ty to approximately 5.2 million gas and electricity connections, making Enexis the second largest Dutch distribution system operator (DSO). Millions of customers are connected to our dynamic energy grid in order to receive electricity and/or gas and, increasingly, to feed renewable energy back into

6、it. We are striving to promote the sustainability of the energy system in the Netherlands and to support consumers, businesses and municipalities with their sustainable energy choices. Our shareholders are provinces and municipalities within our service area. Enexis Holding N.V. has various subsidia

7、ries, each with its own specific focus area. Together, we operate quickly and flexibly and are able to tackle the social demands and challenges of the energy world, today and in the future. Our activities as a whole are organised in Enexis Groep, which consists of: Enexis Netbeheer B.V. carries out

8、regulated activities, such as the construction, maintenance, development and management of the electricity and gas grid. The Netherlands Authority for Consumers smart grids; leveraging existing infrastructure for sustainable energy by facilitating green gas; installation of approximately 1.8 million

9、 smart meters; or experimenting with district heating and energy storage solutions via our subsidiary Enpuls. At the same time, we are accelerating the energy transition and the development of innovative, scalable solutions. As co-signatory of the Dutch Climate Agreement, we are committed to the obj

10、ective of achieving a 49% reduction in CO2 emissions relative to 1990 by 2030. Enexis is working hard to facilitate Enexis Holding N.V. GREEN FINANCE FRAMEWORK 5 the increase in renewable generation in the Netherlands and to promote national energy savings year after year. We are convinced that we h

11、ave the knowledge and expertise at our disposal to realise the Dutch climate objectives together with local partners. Moreover, our efforts for the Climate and Energy Agreement tie in perfectly with our core task: to ensure a reliable and affordable energy supply. We are actively looking to cooperat

12、e with other companies, government agencies, consumers, cooperatives and knowledge centres. Because to arrive at solutions that work for all parties, we need to join forces and share knowledge to the maximum. Next to our societal role in the energy transition, we took responsibility for our own acti

13、ons by the strategic decision to become a leading example in sustainability as a company. Amongst other things, we are carbon neutral (since the year 2012) by a constant effort to minimize our carbon footprint and offsetting all remaining CO2 emissions directly and indirectly attributable to our ope

14、rations. Our determination has been recognized by a leading ESG rating agency Sustainalytics which in 2019 rated us with an ESG Risk Rating of 21.5 (Medium Risk) ranking us 8th out of 188 Electric Utility peers1. 1.4. ENEXIS CSR POLICY Enexis conducts its business in a responsible manner as set out

15、in its CSR policy. The company operates in a strict institutional environment with clearly defined laws and regulations in both the environmental and social space. The company strives to continuously reduce negative environmental impacts of its work, such as CO2 emissions and the use of resources an

16、d raw materials. In its CSR policy, Enexis acknowledges and subscribes to the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Aspects relating to human rights such as equal treatment and employee participation are described in detail in the Collective Labour Agreement, company regulations and

17、the Enexis Code of Conduct. In addition, Enexis subscribed to the guidelines for employment terms and conditions that apply as fundamental principles and rights at work, as formulated by the International Labour Organisation. Enexis also has a Supplier Code of Conduct that guides the way in using fa

18、ir businesses practices while purchasing products and services. This requires responsible and honest behaviour from itself and suppliers in the chain. Since Enexis is convinced that parties can achieve more together the company also involves its suppliers in its ambitions for sustainability, thereby

19、 safeguarding the sustainability objectives in the overall supply chain. 1.5. COMMITMENT TO THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS Enexis has been inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals for its sustainability ambitions. In 2015 the United Nations launched the 2030 agenda for sustainable develop

20、ment. This agenda contains seventeen sustainable development goals. In 2019 Enexis linked its corporate strategy to the Sustainable Development Goals. The core activities of Enexis contribute directly to the realization of the main focus SDG goals and thus have the highest societal impact. Also, Ene

21、xis aims to contribute directly to the realization of four additional SDGs. These SDGs are at the core of Enexis CSR strategy and are the heart of our sustainability ambitions. 1 Updates of the ESG rating are made available on the Enexis corporate website: Enexis Holding N.V. GREEN FINANCE FRAMEWORK

22、 6 Main focus Core activities Description Actions by Enexis Sustainable contribution 2019 Renewable energy technologies are essential contributors to clean and affordable energy, as they contribute to world energy security, reduce dependency on fossil fuels, and provide opportunities for mitigating

23、greenhouse gases. Accelerating the energy transition and thus facilitating the growing amount of renewable energy sources is core of our strategy. We work on reliable, affordable, sustainable grid development. Growing number of renewable energy feed-in connections: - 107,817 (78.346 in 2018) Increas

24、ing renewable energy capacity (cumulative): - 2.476 megawatt (1.893 megawatt in 2018) The aim is to build resilient infrastructures, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation. Energy infrastructure is critical and innovations are needed to build a futureproof grid. En

25、exis Groep deals with critical infrastructure. It is our mission to realize a sustainable energy supply by offering state-of-the-art services and grids and by taking the lead in innovative solutions. Innovation (ii) market and interest rate fluctuations; (iii) the strength of global economy in gener

26、al and the strength of the economies of the countries in which Enexis or the Enexis Group conducts operations; (iv) the potential impact of sovereign risk, particularly in certain European Union countries which have recently come under market pressure; (v) adverse rating actions by credit rating age

27、ncies; (vi) the ability of counterparties to meet their obligations to the Enexis Group; (vii) the effects of, and changes in, fiscal, monetary, trade and tax policies, and currency fluctuations; (viii) the possibility of the imposition of foreign exchange controls by government and monetary authori

28、ties; (ix) operational factors, such as systems failure, human error, or the failure to implement procedures properly; (x) actions taken by regulators with respect to Enexis business and practices in one or more of the countries in which Enexis conducts operations; (xi) the adverse resolution of lit

29、igation and other contingencies; and (xii) Enexis success at managing the risks involved in the foregoing. No representation is made as to the suitability of any Green Finance instruments to fulfil environmental and sustainability criteria required by prospective investors. Each potential purchaser

30、of Green Finance instruments should determine for itself the relevance of the information contained or referred to in this Framework or the relevant Green Finance instruments documentation for such Green Finance instruments regarding the use of proceeds and its purchase of Green Finance instruments

31、should be based upon such investigation as it deems necessary. Enexis has set out its intended policy and actions in this Framework in respect of use of proceeds, project evaluation and selection, management of proceeds and reporting, in connection with the Enexis Green Bonds. However, it will not b

32、e an event of default or breach of contractual obligations under the terms and conditions of any such Green Finance instruments if Enexis fails to adhere to this Framework, whether by failing to fund or complete Eligible Green Projects or by failing to ensure that proceeds do not contribute directly

33、 or indirectly to the financing of the excluded activities as specified in this Framework, or by failing (due to a lack of reliable information and/or data or otherwise) to provide investors with reports on uses of proceeds and environmental impacts as anticipated by this Framework, or otherwise. In

34、 addition, it should be noted that all of the expected benefits of the Eligible Green Projects as described in this Framework may not be achieved. Factors including (but not limited to) market, political and economic conditions, changes in government policy (whether with a continuity of the governme

35、nt or on a change in the composition of the government), changes in laws, rules or regulations, the lack of available Eligible Green Projects being initiated, failure to complete or implement projects and other challenges, could limit the ability to achieve some or all of the expected benefits of th

36、ese initiatives, including the funding and completion of Eligible Green Projects. Each environmentally focused potential investor should be aware that Eligible Green Projects may not deliver the environmental or sustainability benefits anticipated and may result in adverse impacts. This Framework do

37、es not constitute a recommendation regarding any securities of Enexis or any member of the Enexis Group. This Framework is not, does not contain and may not be intended as an offer to sell or a solicitation of any offer to buy any securities issued by Enexis or any member of the Enexis Group. In par

38、ticular, neither this document nor any other related material may be distributed or published in any jurisdiction in which it is unlawful to do so, except under circumstances that will result in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. Persons into whose possession such documents may com

39、e must inform themselves about, and observe, any applicable restrictions on distribution. Any decision to purchase or otherwise to invest in any Green Finance instruments should be made solely on the basis of the information to be contained in any offering document provided in connection with the offering of such Green Finance instruments. Prospective investors are required to make their own independent investment decisions.