Second Party Opinion: Qingdao Conson Development (Group) Co. Ltd. Green and Blue Finance Framework

S&P Global Ratings assesses Qingdao Conson Development (Group) Co. Ltd.'s (QCD) Green and Blue Finance Framework as Light green. Founded in 2008, QCD operates its municipality?s assets, including social infrastructure, public transportation, and fish farming in Qingdao city, Shandong province of China.

...Eligible projects under the issuer's green and blue finance framework are assessed based on their environmental benefits and risks, using Shades of Green methodology. Green buildings Acquisition and construction of buildings which achieve one or more recognized standards Sustainable water management Projects that have water saving features to reduce domestic and commercial water consumption Water recycling system Water quality management projects Environmentally sustainable management of living natural resource Development of blue economy--sustainable fisheries management plans, projects for stock rebuilding and improving value chain of the ecosystem Aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity Ecological protection and restoration of the natural ecology...

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