Moody's Ratings / Second Party Opinion

Navigate the sustainable finance landscape confidently with our Second Party Opinions

An independent assessment of how debt instruments or financing frameworks align to sustainability principles and the extent to which they are expected to contribute to long-term sustainable development

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850 +

SPOs delivered since 2012

35 +

years of ESG assessment experience

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analysts that provide global coverage and deep local knowledge

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ESG awards

Why a Second Party Opinion from Moody’s Ratings?

Rigorous and clear analytical approach

An SPO is a set of three scores that provides our opinion on (i) the overall sustainability quality of a financial instrument or financing framework, expressed on a five-point scale, as well as (ii) the extent of alignment of a financial instrument or financing framework with sustainability principles and our identified best practices, expressed on a four-point scale and (iii) the expected contribution of projects or assets financed by the proceeds, or key performance targets, to the issuer’s advancement of long-term sustainable development, scored on a five-point scale.

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Insightful and transparent opinions

Reports provide clear and transparent views on the sustainability quality, among other key aspects, of financial instruments and financing frameworks.

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Experienced team

35+ years of ESG assessment experience and over 850+ SPOs delivered, senior analysts and a flexible team who will work across tight deadlines, allowing you to communicate the sustainability of your financial instrument or financing framework without delay.

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Credibility

Over 100 years of experience delivering forward-looking, independent and transparent opinions.

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ESG Awards

Moody’s Ratings has been globally and locally acknowledged with awards recognitions in the ESG space.

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Expertise

Continuous analysis about how ESG considerations shape credit strength.

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Benefits of a Second Party Opinion

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Support your finance strategy

May attract and access funding from responsible investors
Diversify and extend your investor base
May result in attractive funding costs, improved deal execution and increased subscription levels

Communicate your sustainability development and initiatives

Strengthen corporate sustainability initiatives
Demonstrate your project’s contribution to sustainability, your commitment to innovation and sustainable development
Assess how proceeds of bonds and loans contribute and align to sustainability principles

Increase transparency with market participants

Allows you to clearly demonstrate a transaction’s sustainability value among investors, regulators and peers
Provide visibility to investors and lenders on reporting of your instrument and financing framework