CIE Automotive S A : reaffirms its commitment to long-term sustainability by linking the cost of its syndicated financing to ESG criteria
September 22, 2020 at 11:50 am EDT
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CIE Automotive has completed the novation of its syndicated loan of 690 million euros. One of the main goals of the novation was to make this reference funding sustainable. Thus, annually and according to the score granted by an independent consultancy, the Group will adjust its financial cost to the evolution of its sustainability parameters.
The independent company in charge of verifying CIE Automotive's ASG rating will be Vigeo Eiris, one of the market's leading providers of sustainable information and analysis. In each fiscal year, Vigeo Eiris will review in depth the performance of CIE Automotive in a series of corporate social responsibility criteria that include, among many others, environmental strategy, composition of its workforce, non-discrimination and diversity, health and safety at work, development professional employee, respect for human rights, adherence to social standards in the supply chain, transparency, internal controls, etc.
The sustainability co-agents of this syndicated financing are Banco Santander and UniCredit, two entities strongly committed to sustainable development and which also act as bookrunners of the financing, which has the participation of eight other prestigious national and international entities.
The introduction of ESG criteria in the financial area is aligned with the company's sustainable strategy and is further proof of its commitment to environmental, social and governance matters. CIE Automotive has been a signatory since October 2015 of the United Nations Global Compact for Sustainable Development, currently participating actively in the fulfillment of 8 of the 17 goals of the 2030 Agenda.
According to Jesus Maria Herrera, CEO of CIE Automotive, 'by linking the cost of one of our main financing channels to environmental, social and governance criteria, we reinforce our business model clearly focused on creating value and growth through long-term compatible with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Thanks to this operation, CIE Automotive is once again a pioneer in the sector, staying at the forefront of innovation and awareness of sustainability. '
About CIE Automotive
CIE Automotive is a global supplier of components for the automotive market based in Bilbao. The group's business model is based on the diversification of technologies, clients and geographies, giving it a unique position that makes it capable of supplying a wide variety of products to various clients located in the main world markets. The group has 112 production plants in 16 countries and employs more than 24,000 people.
CIE Automotive is a member of the internationally prestigious sustainability index FTSE4Good.
CIE Automotive SA is a Spain-based company engaged, through its subsidiaries, in the production of biofuels, as well as in the supply of components and subassemblies for the automotive industry. The Company is also involved in the Information Technology (IT) sector, with the provision of technological solutions for the healthcare, education, sustainability, transport and communications sectors. The Company is a parent of Grupo CIE Automotive, a group which comprises a number of controlled entities with operations established in Spain, Portugal, France, Lithuania, Morocco, Czech Republic, Romania, Brazil, Argentina, China, Russia, Guatemala and Mexico, among others. The Company has such subsidiaries as Global Dominion Access SA, CIE Inversiones e Inmuebles Sociedad Limitada and CIE Berriz Sociedad Limitada, among others. In February 2014, the Company acquired a 50% stake in RS Automotive NV owned by VEP Fund I Holding Cooperatief WA.
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