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Project Description
The EBRD has approved EUR 50 million (or its USD or TRY equivalent) financing to Turkish lender Vakifbank under the Turkey Sustainable Energy Financing Facility III ("TurSEFF III") for on-lending to eligible private and public sector companies to finance resource efficiency and small scale renewable energy investments. The project can be funded through a range of financing instruments, including but not limited to senior notes issued under the company's existing Diversified Payment Rights programme or residential mortgage covered bonds. Vakifbank is the second participating financial institution to receive approval for financing under the TurSEFF III framework.
Project Objectives
TurSEFF III builds on success of the first two phases of the framework and aims to (i) further increase financial intermediation for small scale renewable energy investments and a broader range of resource efficiency investments, including energy efficiency, waste minimisation and water savings; (ii) include public sector investments; and (iii) further improve the financial institutions' skills in recognizing and assessing a wider range of sustainable energy and resource efficiency projects.
In addition, TurSEFF III will target the municipal sector in Turkey for the first time through a credit line as well as extending financing to leasing companies which is expected to facilitate financing in areas previously not covered by TurSEFF or any other comparable facility in Turkey.
Transition Impact
Under TurSEFF III, transition impact will stem from: (i) transfer and dispersion of skills by building expertise among both Vakifbank and sub-borrowers related to sustainable energy and resource efficient technologies and investments; (ii) demonstration of benefits of energy conservation and the promotion of expansion of resource efficiency and renewable energy lending in Turkey; and (iii) setting of standards for corporate governance and business conduct by continuing to mainstream EBRD standards.
Client Information
TURKIYE VAKIFLAR BANKASI T.A.O.
Vakifbank, listed on Borsa Istanbul, is a full-service commercial and retail bank in Turkey with a wide regional network. The company is a quasi-state-owned entity as it is indirectly majority owned (58.5%) by the General Directorate of Foundations, a governmental institution. 16.1% are owned by the employees' pension fund and another 25.2% are publicly traded on Borsa Istanbul. Vakifbank is the seventh largest commercial bank by assets and the third largest state-controlled bank in Turkey and is currently rated Baa3 by Moody's and BBB- by Fitch.
EBRD Finance Summary
EUR 50,000,000.00
Total Project Cost
EUR 50,000,000.00
Environmental and Social Summary
Categorised FI. Vakifbank will be required to comply with the EBRD's Performance Requirements 2, 4 and 9, apply the EBRD's environmental and social risk management procedures for SME loans and ensure sub-borrowers financed under TurSEFF comply with national requirements for environment, health, safety and labour standards. Vakifbank will submit annual environmental and social reports to the EBRD.
Technical Cooperation
TurSEFF III will be supported by a technical cooperation programme in the amount of EUR 5.8 million. Funding for the programme will be provided by the EU under the two contribution agreements "Enhancement of Turkish Energy Sector in line with EU Energy Strategies" and "EU Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) 2009 Turkey Private Sector Support Facility".
Company Contact Information
Mr. Mustafa Turan, Senior Vice President
Mustafa.TURAN@vakifbank.com.tr
+90 212 316 7500
+90 212 316 7126
http://www.vakifbank.com.tr
Camlik Caddesi, Cayir Cimen Sok. No:2 Kat:6 1.Levent 34330, Istanbul, Turkey
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