Sustainable financing of AFL
At AFL, no green loans,
No impact loans,
No structured loans…
But truly responsible financing for truly sustainable projects!
Embodying sustainable finance
This is the objective that our local authorities have set for our bank.
In line with its ethical and responsible commitments, AFL has set up a system for the sustainable financing of local authority investments.
AFL has identified three main categories of investments in the budgets of its shareholder local authorities with more than 3,500 inhabitants that directly support the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The 3 main investment areas :
ESSENTIAL & BASIC SOCIAL SERVICES
Access to essential and basic social services (education and culture, employment, access to essential health services, social inclusion);
ENERGY & ECOLOGICAL TRANSITION
Energy and ecological transition (low-carbon public transport, pollution prevention and control, renewable energy, etc.);
SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE
Sustainable infrastructure, cities and territorial cohesion (sustainable water management, accessible housing, sustainable and accessible infrastructure).
What local authorities investments are eligible for sustainability bonds?
Issuing sustainability bonds
Who are the bonds offered to?
French and international investors wishing to allocate their savings to sustainable investments.
In addition to respecting the regulatory principles for the selection of eligible investors (fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism, compliance with embargoes, etc.), AFL applies 5 major principles of equal importance in its allocation policy (valid for all its bonds):
- the price at which the investor acquires the securities issued
- The speed with which the investor participates in the order book
- The loyalty of the investor
- The nature of the financing
- The CSR nature of the investor
Recognition of the scheme?
In January 2020, Moody’s investors (formerly Vigéo Eiris) reviewed the system in place and expressed “reasonable assurance” (the highest level of assurance) on AFL’s commitments. The allocation of funds for each issue is reviewed by AFL’s statutory auditors.
The advantage of our framework?
Thanks to AFL, a large number of us, not just the largest local authorities, have access to sustainable financing. This mechanism also serves the entire structure, and thus all its shareholders, by contributing to the refinancing of AFL.
Examples of funded projects
Métropolis of Grenoble (38)
Construction of a cogeneration plant
Occitanie Region
Modernization of railroad lines and purchase of new rolling stock
ILEVA Grouping of local authorities (974)
Construction of a waste recycling plant in Reunion Island
Surburban community of Bourg-en-Bresse (01)
Construction of a greenway to promote cycling
Municipality of Bouscat (33)
Creation of new kindergarten classes, construction of a crèche
Municipality of Grigny (91)
Construction of a health center in Grande Borne
Départment of Allier (03)
Preservation of water resources by diversifying agricultural activities
Discover more about ESG at AFL
Our ESG commitments
Ethics and responsibility
“Embody responsible finance to empower local
communities
to meet the present
and future needs of their inhabitants."
A responsible bank
AFL is committed to working with us, local authorities, to lead the energy and social transitions that are coming and are necessary.
A responsible company
AFL is directly committed as a company to the planet and to its employees.
Find out more about AFL’s financial situation and funding strategy.
Do you have any question ?
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Are your ESG issuances per project or for a pool
ESG issuances are for a pool of loans. These loans are selected as per our methodology which is detailed in our Sustainability Bond Framework.
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Do you provide ESG loans?
AFL does not provide ESG loans. However, based on a screening methodology of local authority budgets (detailed in the Sustainable Bond Framework), ESG capital expenses can be financed by loans that are refinanced through AFL’s Sustainability Bond issuances.
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What is the purpose of the scoring methodology while local governments are governed by a strict budget regulatory framework?
Better assess the financial profile of each local authority with the objective to build up a financially sound and well distributed loan portfolio.
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What kind of projects are you financing?
AFL is only financing capital expenses of its members-shareholders and by so projects linked to their respective responsibilities and areas of intervention (such as transport, social work, waste management, water treatment and distribution, firefighting, schools, etc..).