Voltalia improves its extra-financial performance and, for the third year in a row, ranks among the top ten renewable energy producers in the Sustainalytics global index
21 September 2021 - 8:20PM
Voltalia improves its extra-financial performance and, for the
third year in a row, ranks among the top ten renewable energy
producers in the Sustainalytics global index
Voltalia (Euronext Paris ISIN
code: FR0011995588), an international player in renewable
energies, announces
its non-financial rating by
Sustainalytics, one of
the world's leading ESG rating agencies.
Voltalia's management of ESG (Environment,
Social, Governance) risks has been assessed by the rating agency
Sustainalytics. The summary of the assessment report emphasizes
that the management of ESG issues is under control and that the
risks are considerably reduced. Voltalia's rating confirms that the
measures implemented take into account the expectations of
stakeholders.
For its third participation, Voltalia ranks
among the top 10 companies in the global renewable energy sector,
with the company ranking 7th out of 71 companies (and 13th in the
utilities sector out of 606 companies). With a score of 14.1,
Voltalia is steadily improving after scores of 19.2 in 2019 and
15.2 in 2020.
More information
In 2021,
Voltalia is further
strengthening its
ESG commitments
Gaïa
extra financial
index
Voltalia has been included in the Gaïa Index
since 2018, which brings together the 70 French stocks with the
best extra-financial ratings from a panel of 230 listed companies.
Developed by EthiFinance, the Gaïa-Index selects mid-cap companies
based on their extra-financial performance. Created in 2009, this
index outperforms the CAC 40 and the CAC Mid & Small every
year.
Mission Driven
Company
Approved by 99.98% of its shareholders at the
Annual General Meeting of May 19, 2021, Voltalia now has the status
of a Mission Driven Company as defined by Article L. 210-10 of the
French Commercial Code, bringing its activity in line with its
articles of incorporation. By becoming the first company in
its sector and the third listed company on the Euronext regulated
market to become a Mission Driven Company, Voltalia is
demonstrating its commitment to continue its actions in favour of
the environment and local development.
Green and
sustainable financing
Voltalia launched on January 5, 2021 an
inaugural issue of green convertible bonds (OCEANEs Vertes) due
2025 for a nominal amount of approximately €200 million. On this
occasion, Voltalia published its green and sustainable financing
framework document established in accordance with the Green Bond
Principles 2018 and the Sustainability-Linked Bond Principles 2020
published by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA).
Voltalia's renewable energy projects will contribute to ODD 7
(clean and affordable energy), ODD 9 (industry, innovation and
clean infrastructure) and ODD 13 (combating climate change),
edicted by the UN.
In addition, Voltalia announced on June 30, 2021
the signing of a €170 million syndicated bank loan with a five-year
maturity. It brought the total amount of credit facilities
available to the Group to 350 million euros, in addition to the
dedicated project financing. The new credit line replicates the
innovative framework of the one put in place in 2019: its interest
rate may be subsidized depending on the achievement of certain ESG
criteria.
Next on the agenda: First
half 2021 results, 23 september
2021 before market
About Voltalia
(www.voltalia.com) |
Voltalia is an international player in the renewable energy sector.
The Group produces and sells electricity generated from wind,
solar, hydraulic, biomass and storage facilities that it owns and
operates. Voltalia has generating capacity in operation and under
construction of more than 1.5 GW and a portfolio of projects under
development representing total capacity of 9.7 GW. Voltalia is also
a service provider and supports its investor clients in renewable
energy projects during all phases, from design to operation and
maintenance. As a pioneer in the corporate market, Voltalia
provides a global offer to private companies, ranging from the
supply of green electricity and energy efficiency services to the
local production of their own electricity. The Group has more than
1,130 employees and is present in 20 countries on 4 continents and
is able to act worldwide on behalf of its clients. Voltalia is
listed on the regulated market of Euronext Paris, compartment B
(FR0011995588 – VLTSA) and is part of the Enternext Tech 40 and CAC
Mid & Small indices. The Group is also included in the
Gaïa-Index, an index for socially responsible midcaps. |
VoltaliaInvestor Relations: invest@voltalia.comT. +33 (0)1 81 70 37
00 |
ActifinPress Contact: Jennifer Julliajjullia@actifin.fr
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- Voltalia improves its extra-financial performance and, for the
third year in a row, ranks among the top ten renewable energy
producers in the Sustainalytics global index
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