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Morningstar Sustainalytics is pleased to announce that we have provided a second-party opinion on KPN's Green Finance Framework. https://bit.ly/4ep9r6z Sustainalytics is of the opinion that the KPN Green Finance Framework is credible and impactful and aligns with the four core components of the Green Bond Principles 2021 and the Green Loan Principles 2023. It has been a pleasure to work with the dedicated teams at KPN and support the telecommunication and IT industry in its sustainability journey.

We are excited to announce that Sustainalytics’ Global Access – our comprehensive investor platform – is now available to corporate clients! https://bit.ly/4e4kSAh What does this mean for you? Corporate sustainability professionals can now leverage our extensive ESG Risk, Climate, Impact, and Compliance research. Gain access to detailed information on over 16,500 companies, including industry reports and more. With Global Access, you can: 🔍 Screen Companies on custom sustainability criteria 📊 Extract Data to deepen your analysis 🎯 Understand Competitive Positioning 💡 Gain Strategic Insights to set impactful sustainability goals Explore the various use cases of Global Access: • Competitive Intelligence • Business Environment Scans • Business Partners Screening • Sustainability Strategy Prioritization ➡️ Visit our new Global Access page to discover how this powerful tool can transform your sustainability strategy: https://bit.ly/4e4kSAh #Sustainability #ESG #CorporateSustainability #Sustainalytics #SustainableBusiness #ESGResearch #ClimateImpact #CorporateCompliance

We're excited to collaborate more closely with Climate Bonds Initiative to help support its mission to develop a large and liquid sustainable fixed income market.

Morningstar Sustainalytics is pleased to announce that we have provided a second-party opinion on Electrolux Group's Sustainability-Linked Financing Framework. https://bit.ly/3ypDD0W Under this framework, Electrolux Group has the option to issue or obtain sustainability-linked bonds and sustainability-linked loans with coupon rates or redemption price tied to the achievement of sustainability performance targets for two KPIs related to decreasing its scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions. The framework demonstrates commitment to sustainability in the consumer goods sector and appliance manufacturing industry, as it focuses on a material and challenging industry topic including scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions. #SPO #SustainableFinance

Morningstar Sustainalytics is pleased to announce that we have recently provided a Second Party Opinion (SPO) to ProCredit Holding, the parent company of a group of commercial banks in South-Eastern and Eastern Europe and in South America, for its Green Bond Framework. Under this Framework, ProCredit Holding intends to issue green bonds to finance/ refinance assets and projects related to energy efficiency, renewable energy and other environment friendly measures. According to Sustainalytics, the Framework has been deemed credible, impactful, and aligned with the ICMA Green Bond Principles 2021. If you're eager to learn more about their sustainable financing initiatives, check out the Sustainalytics' Second-Party Opinion here: https://bit.ly/49JcAKU

Congratulations to all of the winners of the Environmental Finance Sustainable Debt Awards 2024! https://bit.ly/440JLbs A special congratulations to those issuers that trusted Morningstar Sustainalytics SPO services for their award-winning bonds: Stora Enso - Green Bond of the Year - Corporate (EMEA) PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk - Green Bond of the Year - Corporate (APAC) Air Products - Green Bond of the Year - Corporate (Americas) Vinte - Social Project Bond of the Year Freddie Mac - Sustainability Bond of the Year - Agency Caja Rural de Navarra - Initiative of the Year - Green Bond Banobras - Award for Innovation - Use of Proceeds (sustainability bond) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) - Award for Innovation - Use of Proceeds (green bond) Aegea Saneamento - Sustainability Project Bond of the Year Republic of Chile - Sustainability-Linked Bond of the Year - SSAs/sub-sovereigns DHL Group - Deutsche Post - Sustainability-Linked Bond of the Year - Corporate New Zealand Local Government Funding Agency - Sustainability Bond of the Year (Supranational) Republic of Brazil - Sustainability Bond of the Year (Sovereign) #SustainableDebt #SustainableFinance #ESG #Sustainability

Morningstar Sustainalytics is pleased to announce that we have recently provided a Second-Party Opinion (SPO) for Norinchukin Bank, Japan's national-level financial institution, regarding its Sustainable Bond Framework. Under this framework, Norinchukin Bank intends to issue green, social, and sustainability bonds and utilize the proceeds to finance/refinance projects aimed at supporting sustainable development and socioeconomic advancement globally. According to Sustainalytics, the Framework has been deemed credible, impactful, and aligned with the Sustainability Bond Guidelines 2021, Green Bond Guidelines 2021, and Social Bond Principles 2023. If you're eager to learn more about their sustainable financing initiatives, please refer to Sustainalytics' Second-Party opinion here: https://bit.ly/4ar70hc #Sustainability #SustainabilityBonds #EnvironmentalImpact #SocialImpact #SustainableFinance

Morningstar Sustainalytics is pleased to announce that we have provided a second-party opinion on Ahold Delhaize Sustainability-Linked Bond Framework. Under this framework, Ahold Delhaize intends to issue sustainability-linked bonds with coupon rates tied to the achievement of sustainability performance targets for three KPIs related to decreasing its scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions and reducing food waste in the company's own operations. Sustainalytics is of the opinion that the framework is credible, impactful and aligns with the Sustainability-Linked Bond Principles 2023. It demonstrates commitment to sustainability in the food retail sector as it focuses on material and challenging industry topics including scope 3 emissions and food waste. 📖 Read the full SPO here:https://bit.ly/3V9EyvM #Sustainability #SustainableFinance #EnvironmentalImpact #SustainabilityBonds

Morningstar Sustainalytics is pleased to announce that we have recently provided a Second Party Opinion (SPO) to Orexo AB publ, a Swedish pharmaceutical company, for its Social Financing Framework. According to Sustainalytics, the Framework has been deemed credible, impactful, and aligned with the 4 core components of the Social Bond Principles 2023. Orexo is committed to use the proceeds through this Framework to finance/ refinance projects related to the treatment of substance use disorders and other related mental health issues, which are expected to deliver positive social impacts. If you're eager to learn more about Orexo’s socially impactful initiatives, check out the Sustainalytics' Second-Party opinion here: https://bit.ly/3Pl9K7t #Sustainability #SustainableFinance #SocialImpact #SustainabilityBonds

Carbon-intensive industries like fossil fuel energy production, mining, shipping, and other heavy industry account for 85% of global carbon emissions. Yet these carbon-intensive industries can't simply be eliminated. Their services are critical to the infrastructure and transition to a low-carbon economy. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), fossil fuels provide around 80% of the world’s energy needs, and the sector directly employs around 32 million people. Our latest corporate guide shows the difficulties in measuring, reporting, and reducing GHG emissions in hard-to-abate sectors. It presents key takeaways on how companies can benefit from the opportunities that sustainable finance offers. You'll learn about:  🌱Potential challenges companies might face while formulating a GHG emissions reduction strategy. 💰How sustainable finance can help companies in hard-to-abate industries. 📏Approaches that companies can use to address measuring, reporting, and reducing scope 3 GHG emissions. 📑 Download the guide here: https://bit.ly/3SuC34h #sustainablefinance #ghgemissions #climatechange #greenbonds