Standard Chartered Bank
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XODY7FX2HM 5 Second Party Opinions
1 Bank Framework
1 Framework
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XF Company Profile
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Issuer Identity & Structure
- Issuer name and country/jurisdiction
- Standard Chartered Group, United Kingdom (London) FRAMEWORK 2024 2024
- Issuer sector/industry classification
- Banks SPO 2025 2025
- Issuer type
- Bank FRAMEWORK 2024 2024
- Geographic footprint and market presence
- More than 50 markets globally; operations in 28 countries receiving official development assistance including 7 least developed nations; >85% income from Asia, Africa, Middle East FRAMEWORK 2024 2024
Green / Sustainable Finance Framework
- Sustainable bond framework name and version
- Standard Chartered Group Sustainability Bond Framework 2024 FRAMEWORK 2024 2024
- Bond types covered under framework
- Green bonds, Social bonds, Sustainability bonds SPO 2025 2025
- Framework publication date and update history
- December 2024; Updated October 2025 FRAMEWORK 2024 2024
- Eligible use-of-proceeds categories
- 15 categories: Clean Transportation, Eco-efficient and/or circular economy adapted products, Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Management of Living and Natural Resources, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Water and Climate Adaptation SPO 2025 2025
External Review & Verification
- Second Party Opinion (SPO) provider name and assessment date
- Sustainalytics, December 2025 SPO 2025 2025
- SPO preliminary evaluation or credibility rating
- Credible and impactful; Significant Sustainability Contribution SPO 2025 2025
Standards & Regulatory Alignment
- Alignment with ICMA Green Bond Principles
- Green Bond Principles 2025 SPO 2025 2025
- Alignment with ICMA Social Bond Principles or Sustainability Bond Guidelines
- Social Bond Principles 2025, Sustainability Bond Guidelines 2021 SPO 2025 2025
- Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Contribution to SDGs SPO 2025 2025
- TNFD framework adoption timeline
- Early adopter; First TNFD-aligned disclosures planned for early 2026 FRAMEWORK 2024 2024
Corporate Strategy & Mission
- Corporate mission and sustainability strategy
- Deliver sustainable, inclusive growth and prosperity guided by brand promise 'here for good'; strategically positioned to connect capital to growth opportunities across Asia, Africa and the Middle East FRAMEWORK 2024 2024
- Corporate purpose statement relating to sustainability
- Sustainability is strategically important to the Group and embedded in the way we do business FRAMEWORK 2024 2024
- ESG strategy focus areas
- Sustainability aspirations and sustainability strategic pillars FRAMEWORK 2024 2024
Sustainability & Climate Commitments
- GFANZ membership or net-zero alliance commitment
- Active participation in Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) Principals Group FRAMEWORK 2024 2024
- Climate Bonds Initiative engagement
- Collaboration with Climate Bonds Initiative FRAMEWORK 2024 2024
Investor & Stewardship Context
- Sustainability risk integration in investment processes
- UN Principles for Responsible Banking signatory; TNFD framework early adopter; Centre for Climate-Aligned Finance participation FRAMEWORK 2024 2024
Changes Over Time
Items where disclosed information changed across documents.
Sustainable bond framework name and version
Bond types covered under framework
Alignment with ICMA Green Bond Principles
Alignment with ICMA Social Bond Principles
Alignment with Sustainability Bond Guidelines
Eligible use-of-proceeds categories
2019 Renewable energy, clean transportation & affordable basic infrastructure, employment generation (SME financing and microfinance), sustainable water and wastewater management & affordable basic infrastructure, energy efficiency, access to health services, access to education →
2025 Clean Transportation, Eco-efficient and/or circular economy adapted products, Renewable Energy generation, Energy Efficiency (green hydrogen-based steel manufacturing), Sustainable Management of Living and Natural Resources, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Water and Climate Adaptation
Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals
Management of proceeds approach
SPO assessment scope
Sustainable bond framework name
Project evaluation and selection process
2022 Three-tiered process: pre-selection by Sustainable Finance, Banking and Sustainable Bonds teams; environmental and social risk assessment by relationship managers; final approval by Sustainable Finance Governance Committee chaired by Global Head of Sustainable Finance →
2023 Sustainable Finance and Banking and Sustainable Bonds teams, along with Sustainable Finance Governance Committee and subcommittee, responsible for evaluation and selection →
2024 Managed by Sustainable Finance Solutions, Chief Sustainability Office Finance, Sustainable Finance Governance Committee and subcommittee