Sempra published its Sustainable Financing Framework, outlining its criteria and other parameters for any issuances by Sempra, San Diego Gas & Electric Co. (SDG&E) or Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) of sustainable financing instruments, including its intent to allocate net proceeds to finance projects aligned with the company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy and as specifically described in the framework. Eligible projects include investments in the following categories: clean transportation, climate change adaptation, energy efficiency, clean energy solutions, green buildings, pollution prevention and control, and socio-economic advancement and empowerment. Sempra received a second-party opinion from Vigeo Eris (V.E), an independent global provider of ESG research and ratings, for its Sustainable Financing Framework highlighting that it is in alignment with the four components of the 2021 Green Bond Principles and the 2021 Social Bond Principles. The launch of Sempra's Sustainable Financing Framework builds upon the company's commitment to creating long-term, sustainable value for shareholders and other stakeholders.