[PR] Dujiangyan Urban and Rural Construction Group Co., Ltd. | Green Bond Pre-Issuance Certification

Hong Kong, December 6, 2023 - Lianhe Green Development Company Limited (“Lianhe Green”), an external reviewer recognised by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s Green and Sustainable Finance Grant Scheme, has provided its Certification Report on Pre-issuance of Dujiangyan Urban and Rural Construction Group Co., Ltd. ("DURC")'s Proposed Offshore RMB Green Bond.

We have assessed and certified the following elements of DURC 's green bond:

• Use of Proceeds
• Project Evaluation and Selection
• Management of Proceeds
• Reporting

Upon assessment, Lianhe Green considers the green bond will be used in green projects. It is also considered to be in alignment with the Green Bond Principles (June 2021 Edition) issued by International Capital Markets Association (“ICMA”), and Green Bond Endorsed Projects Catalogue (2021 Edition) issued by the People's Bank of China(PBC), National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and China Securities Regulatory Commission(CSRC). Furthermore, DURC’s eligible green projects are in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) issued by United Nations.

As one of the important infrastructure construction entities in Dujiangyan City, the business of DURC involves the construction of infrastructure on behalf of Dujiangyan City, land consolidation, sand and gravel mining and sales, municipal management services, property leasing and sales as well as sales of grain, oil, meat and eggs. At present, the Company has a large number of projects pending settlement and good business continuity. In the future, the Company will further improve its management level, give full play to its own advantages and contribute to the sustainable development of the economy and society of Dujiangyan City.

About Lianhe Green

Lianhe Green Development Company Limited (“Lianhe Green”) was established in 2023 and is a subsidiary of Lianhe Equator Environmental Assessment Co., Ltd. (“Lianhe Equator”) and Lianhe Credit Management Co., Ltd. (“Lianhe Group”). Lianhe Equator is the largest green and sustainable bond/loan certification provider in mainland China. Lianhe Green is headquartered in Hong Kong, mainly responsible for green and sustainable finance certification business in international markets, ESG reporting and consulting, and ESG training services in mainland China, Hong Kong and abroad.

Lianhe Green aims to become an internationally recognized external verifier for sustainable finance through the cooperation with Liane Equator’s professional and experienced team in this industry. With a belief of “shaping the origin of the earth and sky, and transmitting the civilization of mankind”, Lianhe Green is committed to helping Chinese and foreign enterprises demonstrate their determination in green development, and providing investors with independent and objective third-party certification services. It is our mission to leave green and oceans to our future generations.

Analytical Standards

• Green Bond Principles (GBP) (June 2021 Edition)
• Green Bond Endorsed Projects Catalogue (2021 Edition)
• United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Contacts

Joyce Chi, CESGA®

Acting Chief Executive Officer                          

+852 3462 9569

joyce.chi@lianhegreen.com

Shingas Cheung, CESGA®

Associate

+852 3462 9581

shingas.cheung@lianhegreen.com

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