Process for Project Evaluation and Selection Clause Samples

Process for Project Evaluation and Selection. Berlin Hyp firmly anchors the Framework in its internal process for evaluating and selecting Eligible Social Assets complying with the criteria described in Section 4.1. within its credit process. Berlin Hyp has established a Sustainable Finance Commission (“SFC”; previously Green Building Commission17) which consists of rep- resentatives from various divisions of the Bank. Among them are all departments involved in the financing/refinancing value chain: Origination, Portfolio Management, Credit, Appraisal and Treasury. Among others, Risk Controlling and Corporate Strategy are part of the SFC too. In its regular meetings the SFC discusses whether the eligibility criteria described in Section 4.1 are still in line with best market practices and relevant regulation. If not, the SFC will discuss potential changes and decide how to adapt the eligibility criteria. All potential further developments of the Eligibility Criteria are to be targeted at increasing the robustness and level of ambition of the Framework. Further develop- ments might also include the definition of social project categories beyond Affordable Housing Buildings, for instance loans to foundations who exclusively pursue charitable and non-profit making purposes in accordance with the section "Tax-Deductible Purposes" of German tax law (§52 and §53 AO).18 Berlin Hyp’s Process of Evaluation and Selection starts by proving compliance with the eligibility criteria defined in Section 4.1 at the earliest possible stage of loan origination. All Eligible Social Assets which are approved via the procedure set out in the Process of Evaluation and Selection will be included in the Social Finance Portfolio. As Berlin Hyp considers to set price incentives for Eligible Social Assets compared to loans for non-eligible residential buildings, an analysis of an asset’s compliance with the eligibility criteria described in Section 4.1 must be completed prior to pricing. To identify an asset’s compliance with the eligibility criteria, the Bank reviews documents which are regularly provided by the borrowers for the appraisal of the building and the cash flow analysis. Moreover, borrowers are asked to provide energy performance certificates or to disclose energy performance calculations. Borrowers which fall into the category “Private Housing Providers” should also provide relevant documents proving a traceable public commit- ment to affordable housing. Also, the Bank may ask borrowers to provide relevant addition...

Process for Project Evaluation and Selection. The Eligible Green Projects are aligned with the Borrower's sustainability objective of investing in renewable energy to create a sustainable future and contributing to the U.N. Sustainable Development Goal 7 “Renewable Energy”. The Borrower has internal processes to ensure continued alignment with the Core Components and to identify, assess and mitigate environmental and social risks, and will utilize these processes with regards to the Eligible Green Project. The Borrower will also strive to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to environmental and social issues.

Process for Project Evaluation and Selection. The Issuer’s Green Financing Working Group (“GFWG”) is responsible for the management of the Framework and the compliance of all financing instruments issued under the Framework. The GFWG consists of senior representatives from the following departments: • Treasury Department • Finance & Accounting • Risk Management • Wholesale Credit Department • Retail Credit Acquisition Department The GFWG may be supplemented from time to time, or expanded, by the inclusion of representatives from other relevant teams. For new issuances, Treasury Department will coordinate and compile the submission of identified projects for the GFWG’s review. The identified projects’ environmental credentials will be obtained and confirmed via liaison with relevant business partners and internal departments. The GFWG will consider potential projects, assess their eligibility, and approve those that qualify as eligible projects. The GFWG will consider all proposed projects holistically and aim to ensure that all approved projects financed under the Framework have positive environmental impact for stakeholders and the society. As part of the assessment process, the GFWG will consider: • any potential environmental or social risks; • the alignment of the projects with the Issuer’s sustainability strategies and policies, including SDG priorities; and • the projects’ compliance with relevant local, national, and/or international regulatory requirements and market standards, including those on environmental protection. The proceeds of each sustainable debt instrument can be used for both the financing and/or refinancing of eligible projects. A look-back period of three years will apply for refinancing. The GFWG will review the eligibility of those projects every year. Should a project be considered by GFWG to be no longer meeting the criteria detailed above or is subject to postponement, cancelation or divestment, the Issuer is committed to re-allocating the proceeds to ensure the full amount of the proceeds are allocated to eligible projects. Such monitoring will be implemented throughout the life of the GFTs.

Process for Project Evaluation and Selection. Eligible Green Projects are identified and selected via a process that involves participants from various functional areas. We have set up a Sustainable Development Management Committee (‘‘SDMC’’) to oversee the Group’s ESG and Sustainability reporting. SDMC will also resume the responsibility of Green Financing Transactions. SDMC is composed of representatives from the below departments with the required level of expertise and seniority: . Investment and Finance Center . Financial & Capital Center . Corporate Executive Center . Operation Development Center . Human Resources Center . Property Construction Centre . Risk Control Center SDMC will review and select Eligible Green Projects every 12 months. SDMC will ensure the selected Eligible Green Projects to comply with the Use of Proceeds as stated in this section and the environmental guidance under the ICMA Green Bond Principles 2018 and the APLMA Green Loan Principles 2018 that are applicable to us. MANAGEMENT OF PROCEEDS Our finance team will track the net proceeds of each Green Financing Transaction using an internal register to record the following information: . Type of funding transaction: key information including details such as issuer/ borrower entity, transaction date, number of transactions, principal amount of proceeds, repayment or amortization profile, maturity date, interest or coupon, and the ISIN number in case of bond transactions. . Allocation of use of proceeds: key information including amount of proceeds allocated to each Eligible Green Project and the balance of unallocated proceeds. We commit to allocating all proceeds from the Green Financing Transactions to Eligible Green Projects on a best effort basis within one year of issuance in accordance with the evaluation and selection process set out above. Pending allocation, the net proceeds from the Green Financing Transactions issued may be invested in cash or cash equivalents, or used to repay existing borrowings under our general credit facilities.