ESG Bond Framework

ESG Bond Framework

Hanwha Life Sustainability Bond Framework

  • Hanwha Life will use the net proceeds of Sustainability Bond to Green and Social projects. Hanwha Life defines a Framework which is a structure with relevant in Use of Proceeds, Process for Project Evaluation and Selection, Management of Proceeds, and Reporting
  • The Framework sets out guidelines for Hanwha Life’s Sustainability Bond issuance in accordance with the 4 components of the International Capital Market Association’s 2021 GBP, SBP and SBG

Framework 4 Components

  • 1. Use of Proceeds
    • The net proceeds of Sustainability Bond will be used to Eligible Projects;
      • Green categories : renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable water and wastewater management, pollution prevention and control,
        green buildings, clean transportation
      • Social categories : access to essential services, affordable housing, socioeconomic advancement and empowerment,
        accessibility to affordable and quality basic infrastructure
  • 2. Project Evaluation and Selection Process
    • Hanwha Life's Investment Business Division will manage the net proceeds are allocated to the projects and assets that meet the eligibility criteria as defined above as Eligible Projects
    • The Investment Business Division will follow the guideline for ESG-complying investment created by the Investment Committee
  • 3. Management of Proceeds
    • Hanwha Life plans to earmark the amount equal to the net proceeds from each issuance and keep track of its allocation
  • 4. Reporting
    • Hanwha Life will publish a report on its website annually, up to the point where proceeds will have been fully allocated
Hanwha Life's Sustainability Bond Framework meets the criteria established in the protocol and aligns with the Green Bond Principles 2021, the Social Bond Guidelines 2021 published by the International Capital Market Association. The framework has obtained Second Party Opinion Certification from an independent external institution

Hanwha Life Sustainability Bond Annual Report

  • Hanwha Life intends to publish on its website the Sustainability Bond Annual Report which contains investment information based on the Sustainability Framework until the redemption of the securities.