Stendörren Fastigheter AB (publ) establishes a Green Finance Framework
Press release
11 September 2023
Stendörren Fastigheter AB (publ) (“Stendörren” or the “Company”) has established a Green Finance Framework (the “Green Framework”) which enables the Company to issue, among other things, green bonds. The purpose of is to be able to finance and refinance green and energy-efficient buildings as well as investments in energy efficiency. ISS ESG has conducted an independent review (the “Second Opinion”) of the Green Framework.
The Green Framework has been developed in accordance with the Green Bond Principles (GBP) from 2021 established by ICMA (International Capital Market Association) and the Green Loan Principles (GLP) from 2023, established by LMA (Loan Market Association).
“We are very pleased to be able to announce our next step in Stendörren’s sustainability journey. The establishment of the Green Finance Framework is in line with our overall sustainability strategy, where we proactively work with a focus on energy efficiency and certification of properties. The Green Finance Framework will also enable future green investments so we can achieve a sustainable development for both Stendörren and the society." – Per-Henrik Karlsson, CFO
An external review of the Green Framework has been carried out by an independent third party; ISS ESG, which has assessed that the Green Framework supports, among other things, the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals; 7 "Affordable and clean energy", 11 "Sustainable cities and communities" and 13 "Climate action".
Stendörren intends to regularly report on underlying green eligible assets. The report will be published annually on the Company's website.
Swedbank AB (publ) has acted a sole structuring advisor in the establishment of the Green Framework.
Stendörren’s Green Finance Framework: https://www.stendorren.se/en/about-us/sustainability/green-financial-framework
Second Opinion by ISS ESG: https://www.stendorren.se/en/about-us/sustainability/green-financial-framework
For more information, please contact:
Erik Ranje, CEO, +46 (0)8-518 331 00 or [email protected]
Per-Henrik Karlsson, CFO, +46 (0)8-518 331 00 or [email protected]
Stendörren Fastigheter AB (publ)
Stendörren Fastigheter AB (publ) is an expansive property company listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Mid Cap. Our business concept is to create profitable growth in net asset value by managing, developing and acquiring properties and building rights within logistics, warehouse and light industry in Nordic growth regions. When commercially viable, we rezone such existing properties and thereby create residential building rights for further in-house development and management, mainly in Greater Stockholm and the rest of the Mälardalen region.
For more information about Stendörren Fastigheter AB (publ), see: www.stendorren.se/en/.
