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TREASURY WINE ESTATES LIMITED — Capital/Financing Update 2021
Dec 15, 2021
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Capital/Financing Update
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16 December 2021
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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT
TWE establishes sustainability linked targets for $1.4bn of existing debt facilities
Treasury Wine Estates Limited (ASX:TWE) has today announced the refinancing of existing debt facilities, including the establishment of Sustainability Linked Loans (SLL’s).
TWE has taken considerable steps forward in 2021 as part of its sustainability ambition of cultivating a brighter future , including the setting of a comprehensive suite of sustainability targets. The establishment of these SLLs provides increased accountability for the delivery of those targets and provides a direct link between TWE’s sustainability performance and its cost of capital.
Under the SLL’s, TWE is now incentivised through margin adjustments to progress towards and deliver against a number of its disclosed sustainability targets, including:
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100% renewable electricity by 2024;
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Reduced greenhouse gas emissions;
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Undertaking a comprehensive review of water usage and footprint at a catchment level in F22; and
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50% women in senior leadership and 42% female representation overall, by 2025
TWE’s Chief Sustainability and External Affairs Officer, Kirsten Gray, said, “As custodian of some of the world’s most iconic wine brands and with a large global footprint, we have a responsibility to be a leader in sustainability and recognise that it is fundamental to our longterm success. This approach is embedded in our strategy and the establishment of the sustainability linked loans is another important step towards integrating our sustainability agenda across the business.”
TWE’s Chief Financial Officer, Matt Young, said, “Integrating our sustainability performance with our financing framework is a really important step for both our sustainability and capital market journeys, incentivising us to move even more quickly towards achieving our sustainability ambitions and targets.”
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Supporting TWE with this initiative were BNP Paribas, HSBC and Westpac as Sustainability Coordinators.
For the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 15.5, TWE confirms that this document has been authorised for release to the market by the Board.
Contacts:
Media
Melissa O’Neill Tel: +61 3 8533 3923 Mob: +61 467 555 175
Investors
Bijan Taghian Tel: +61 3 8533 3568 Mob: +61 433 173 664
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About TWE’s Sustainability Framework
TWE’s sustainability ambition is to cultivate a brighter future for everyone who touches the business and enjoys its portfolio of brands. This ambition is embedded in TWE’s commitment to innovation and partnership to become a leader in sustainability across not only the global wine sector, but more broadly across the global beverage industry.
Underpinning TWE’s sustainability agenda are three areas of focus:
1. Building a resilient business
TWE’s ability to deliver on its long-term ambitions relies on the health of the planet and the communities in which it operates. To thrive, TWE needs to be resilient in adapting to the trends that will impact the business, such as climate change.
2. Fostering healthy and inclusive communities
TWE is passionate about building an inclusive and equitable culture that delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders. Fostering safe, sociable and connected communities where its brands are promoted and ensures its product are consumed safely and responsibly is an absolute priority.
3. Producing sustainable wine
As a global leader in wine, TWE is well positioned to lead substantive change across its own supply chain and in collaboration with its partners. Ensuring that the owned asset base and grower network conforms with key sustainability criteria will ensure that consumers enjoy wine that is sustainably grown, produced and packaged.
Leading by example: TWE’s sustainability targets
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