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Export Development Canada (2023)
| Signing Date | 25 Oct 2007 |
| Region of Headquarters: | North America |
| Current EPFI Reporting Year/Period: | 2023 |
| Institutional Reporting: | Link to Report |
Please read the important notes and disclaimer for further information on ‘EPFI Reporting’, compliance and publication on the EP website.
Further information on this EPFI may be obtained through the Institutional Reporting hyperlink.
Project Finance Advisory Services
Total number mandated in the reporting period: 0
Project Finance Transactions
Total number that reached Financial Close in the reporting period: 6
| Equator Principles Category | A1 | B2 | C3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | |||
| Mining | |||
| Infrastructure | |||
| Oil & Gas | |||
| Power | 3 | 3 | |
| Others | |||
| Region | |||
| Americas | 1 | 3 | |
| Europe, Middle East & Africa | 1 | ||
| Asia Pacific | 1 | ||
| Country Designation | |||
| Designated Country 4 | 2 | 3 | |
| Non Designated Country | 1 | ||
| Both | |||
| Independent Review | |||
| Yes | 3 | 1 | |
| No | 2 | ||
| Totals | 3 | 3 | |
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Category A – Projects with potential significant adverse environmental and social risks and/or impacts that are diverse, irreversible or unprecedented.
2
Category B – Projects with potential limited adverse environmental and social risks and/or impacts that are few in number, generally site-specific, largely reversible and readily addressed through mitigation measures.
3
Category C – Projects with minimal or no adverse environmental and social risks and/or impacts.
4
Designated Countries are those countries deemed to have robust environmental and social governance, legislation systems and institutional capacity designed to protect their people and the natural environment.
Project-related Refinance & Project-related Acquisition For Project Finance
This information is required under EP4. EP4 applies for those transactions mandated after 1 October 2020 and that have reached Financial Close by the end of the period being reported.
Project Name Reporting For Project Finance (And Project-related Refinance & Project-related Acquisition Finance For Project Finance)
| No. | Project Name | Sector | Project Location(s) | Year of Financial Close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SunZia Wind & Transmission Projects | Power | United States | 2023 |
| 2 | Hai Long 2 and Hai Long 3 Offshore Wind Farms | Power | Taiwan, China | 2023 |
| 3 | Baltic Power Offshore Wind Project | Power | Poland | 2023 |
| 4 | Moraine Sands Wind Project | Power | United States | 2023 |
| 5 | Boswell Wind Project | Power | United States | 2023 |
| 6 | Delilah Solar Energy I | Power | United States | 2023 |
Project-Related Corporate Loans
Total number that reached Financial Close in the reporting period: 0
Project-related Refinance & Project-related Acquisition For Project-related Corporate Loans
This information is required under EP4. EP4 applies for those transactions mandated after 1 October 2020 and that have reached Financial Close by the end of the period being reported.
Implementation of the Equator Principles
Dedicated resources
EDC has a dedicated team of environmental and social risk specialists, tasked with implementing EDC’s environmental and social review processes and procedures, including conducting reviews under the Equator Principles. The ESG Advisory team consists of environmental and social advisors, reporting to the ESG Advisory Directors and the Vice-President of ESG Advisory. With different backgrounds including environmental science, biology, engineering, business, and international development, the team draws on a breadth of experience and knowledge relevant to the environmental and social risk assessment field.
Integration of Environmental and Social Review
Projects are examined by ESG Advisory for potential adverse environmental and social impacts.
Initially, EDC has various forums in place including team alignment meetings, huddles, and a triaging committee, that help identify deal related issues. At this point in time, ESG Advisory then looks for areas that may not be aligned with our internal policies on human rights, environmental and social responsibility. Depending on the degree to which projects measure up to the internationally recognized standards noted above, we will either engage project sponsors in further dialogue, discuss ways to deal with any serious issues, or, if gaps cannot be addressed, we decline the project outright.
Should we proceed to the next stage, EDC takes an in-depth look at the project design and evaluates the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment provided by the project developer/sponsor. Information requirements and the depth of EDC’s review are linked to the project categorization: Category A, B or C. In some cases, a lender’s group, of which EDC is a member, hires a number of specialized advisors to assist with a more detailed review. An independent environmental and social expert will provide unbiased input about the project’s potential impacts, adequacy of the mitigation measures and the project’s ability to meet international standards. Transactions supporting projects are reviewed by senior leadership during the due diligence process prior to signing of the loan.
ESG Advisory also ensures the project developer/sponsor formulates an environmental and social action plan. The plan will describe and prioritize time-limited commitments to complete any additional measures that the project will satisfy EDC and that it has fully met the requirements of the IFC Performance Standards. If the outcome of this stage is favourable, the environmental and social review must be authorized by EDC’s President. After the loan agreement is signed, EDC continues to monitor the project for compliance.
Further information about EDC´s implementation of the EPs is provided at: https://www.edc.ca/en/about-us/esg/equator-principles.html