SBFN Member Since:

2016

Member Organisations

Association of Banks in Cambodia

Progress Against Pillars and Sub Pillars

This graphic can also be found within this country’s 2019 Country Progress Report. 

Framework Documents

CountryPolicies/ Principles/ GuidelinesYearIssuer
Cambodia

ABC Member Banking Industry Survey on Sustainable Finance

2020Association of Banks in Cambodia
Cambodia

Sustainable Finance Principles Implementation Guidelines

2019Association of Banks in Cambodia
Cambodia

Sustainable Finance Principles – Statement of Intent

2016Association of Banks in Cambodia

Strategic Development - Alignment with global E&S standards and best market practices

S1.1 – Does the framework make reference to international E&S targets (SDGs, Paris Agreement, Global Compact)?

Yes

(2) – page 3 – 1.2.
Implementation Guidelines V4 – page 3 – 1.2.
Cambodian Sustainable Finance Principles Implementation Guidelines Draft (ABC, 2019)

S1.2 – Does the framework make reference to established international E&S risk management standards (IFC PSs, EPs)?

Yes

(2) – Page 3 – 1.2.
Implementation Guidelines V4 – Page 3 – 1.2.
Cambodian Sustainable Finance Principles Implementation Guidelines Draft (ABC, 2019)

S1.3 – Does the framework make reference to established international sustainability reporting standards (GRI, SASB)?

Yes

(2) – Page 24 – 9.2.
Implementation Guidelines V4 – Page 24 – 9.2.
Cambodian Sustainable Finance Principles Implementation Guidelines Draft (ABC, 2019)

S1.4 – Does the framework make reference to established international climate finance reporting standards (TCFD)?

Yes

(2) – Page 3 – 1.2.
Implementation Guidelines V4 – Page 3 – 1.2.
Cambodian Sustainable Finance Principles Implementation Guidelines Draft (ABC, 2019)

S1.5 – Does the framework ask to make E&S policies, practices and results externally verified (assurance, independent review)?

Yes

(2) – Page 24 – 9.3.
Implementation Guidelines V4 – Page 24 – 9.3.
Cambodian Sustainable Finance Principles Implementation Guidelines Draft (ABC, 2019)

Strategic Development - Multi-stakeholder collaboration

S2.1 – Does the framework involve interagency collaboration between financial supervisors/regulators, industry association, and FIs?

Yes

S2.2 – Does this collaboration also include other public agencies (e.g., environmental agencies, ministries)?

Yes

S2.3 – Does this collaboration also include representatives of civil society (e.g., NGOs, associations, media)?

Strategic Development - Alignment to NDCs and with National or Regional Climate Change Targets

S3.1 – Is the framework aligned with national NDCs or other national and regional policies on climate?

Yes

(2) – Page 4
Implementation Guidelines V4 – Page 4
Cambodian Sustainable Finance Principles Implementation Guidelines Draft (ABC, 2019)

S3.2 – Has the SBN member identified the main climate risks (transition/physical) for their local financial sector?

No

ESG Integration - Governance of E&S

Role of Governing Bodies on E & S

E1.1 – Does the country policy require one of the FI’s governing bodies (e.g., Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Supervisory Board, etc.) to approve an E&S strategy?

No

E1.2 – Does the policy require management to report on E&S strategy implementation to the governing bodies?

No

E1.3 – Does the policy require FI operational bodies to report to the governing bodies (or specific Board committee) on implementation of the E&S strategy?

No

Organization

E1.4 – Does the framework ask FIs to define E&S roles and responsibilities?

Yes

(2) – Page 5 – 1.5.
Implementation Guidelines V4 – Page 5 – 1.5.
Cambodian Sustainable Finance Principles Implementation Guidelines Draft (ABC, 2019)

E1.5 – Does the framework highlight the E&S roles of front office staff and second lines of defense (e.g. risk officers and/or compliance officers)?

No

E1.6 – Does the framework ask FIs to define E&S competencies for each role?

No

E&S Risk Management

E&S Policy

E2.1 – Does the framework ask FIs to formalize an E&S or ESG policy?

Yes

(2) – Page 5 – 1.5.
Implementation Guidelines V4 – Page 5 – 1.5.
Cambodian Sustainable Finance Principles Implementation Guidelines Draft (ABC, 2019)

E2.2 – Does the framework encourage FIs to go beyond E&S requirements of local laws and regulations?

Yes

(2) – Page 5 – 1.5.
Implementation Guidelines V4 – Page 5 – 1.5.
Cambodian Sustainable Finance Principles Implementation Guidelines Draft (ABC, 2019)

E2.3 – Does the framework ask FIs to set E&S objectives and targets?

No

E2.4 -Does the framework ask FIs to publicly disclose their E&S policy and its governance?

No

Risk Assessment

E2.5 – Does the framework require FIs to carry out appropriate E&S due diligence at transaction level?

Yes

(2) – Page 5 – 1.5.
Implementation Guidelines V4 – Page 5 – 1.5.
Cambodian Sustainable Finance Principles Implementation Guidelines Draft (ABC, 2019)

E2.6 – Does the framework require FIs to carry out appropriate E&S due diligence at client level?

Yes

(2) – Page 5 – 1.5.
Implementation Guidelines V4 – Page 5 – 1.5.
Cambodian Sustainable Finance Principles Implementation Guidelines Draft (ABC, 2019)

E2.7 – Does the framework encourage FIs to categorize projects/clients according to their level of E&S risk?

Yes

(2) – Page 5 – 1.5.
Implementation Guidelines V4 – Page 5 – 1.5.
Cambodian Sustainable Finance Principles Implementation Guidelines Draft (ABC, 2019)

E2.8 – For high-risk transactions, does the framework encourage site visits to be organized?

Yes

(2) – Page 27
Implementation Guidelines V4 – Page 27
Cambodian Sustainable Finance Principles Implementation Guidelines Draft (ABC, 2019)

E2.9 – In case of negative E&S impacts, does the framework invite FIs to engage with clients to implement mitigation measures?

Yes

(2) – Page 5 – 1.5.
Implementation Guidelines V4 – Page 5 – 1.5.
Cambodian Sustainable Finance Principles Implementation Guidelines Draft (ABC, 2019)

E&S Covenants

E2.10 – Does the framework ask FIs to incorporate E&S covenants and investment conditions into legal agreements with clients?

Yes

(2) – Page 5 – 1.5.
Implementation Guidelines V4 – Page 5 – 1.5.
Cambodian Sustainable Finance Principles Implementation Guidelines Draft (ABC, 2019)

Project Supervision & Portfolio Review

E2.11 – Does the framework ask FIs to develop processes to manage E&S risks during supervision?

Yes

(2) – Page 5 – 1.5.
Implementation Guidelines V4 – Page 5 – 1.5.
Cambodian Sustainable Finance Principles Implementation Guidelines Draft (ABC, 2019)

E2.12 – Does the framework encourage a periodic review of E&S risks at aggregate portfolio level?

No

Training

E2.13 – Does the framework ask FIs to develop and maintain E&S capacity through regular training?

Yes

(2) – Page 7 – 2.5.
Implementation Guidelines V4 – Page 7 – 2.5.
Cambodian Sustainable Finance Principles Implementation Guidelines Draft (ABC, 2019)

E2.14 – Does the framework highlight the training of (i) front office staff, (ii) second lines of defense (risk officers and/or compliance officers), and (iii) E&S experts?

No

External Communication Mechanism

E2.15 – Does the policy require FIs to establish and maintain an inquiry/complaints/grievance mechanism in relation to E&S or ESG practices?

No

E & S Reporting

E2.16 – Does the policy require FIs to report regularly on E&S or ESG performance, including publicly, to investors or to regulators?

Yes

(2) – Page 26 – Annex 1
Implementation Guidelines V4 – Page 26 – Annex 1
Cambodian Sustainable Finance Principles Implementation Guidelines Draft (ABC, 2019)

E2.17 – Does the policy make E&S or ESG reporting and disclosure more consistent across financial institutions through principles, guidelines, or templates?

No

E & S Integration - Enforcement

E3.1 – Is the implementation of the framework regularly verified or is information regularly collected from FIs?

Yes

E3.2 – Is there any financial and/or non-financial incentive for establishing ESRM systems?

No

E3.3 – Are there sanctions/penalties/warnings in case of noncompliance with the framework?

No

Climate and Green Finance - Products and Services

Defining sustainable assets and financial products

C1.1 – Does the framework provide definitions and examples of green assets?

Yes

(2) – Page 15 – 6.3
Implementation Guidelines V4 – Page 15 – 6.3.
Cambodian Sustainable Finance Principles Implementation Guidelines Draft (ABC, 2019)

C1.2 – Does the framework provide a comprehensive taxonomy of green assets?

No

C1.3 – Does the framework provide definitions, examples, or a taxonomy of social and/or sustainable assets?

No

C1.4 – Besides debt products (loans, bonds), does the framework provide definitions and examples of different types of sustainable finance products/services (e.g., saving accounts, means of payment, insurance, private equity, etc.)?

Yes

(2) – Page 13 – 5.3
Implementation Guidelines V4 – Page 13 – 5.3
Cambodian Sustainable Finance Principles Implementation Guidelines Draft (ABC, 2019)

Green Finance Product Guidelines

C1.5 – Does the framework provide guidelines for green loan/green credit or other green financial assets (excluding green bonds)?

No

C1.6 – Does the framework provide guidelines for issuance of green bonds?

No

C1.7 – Does the framework refer to existing standards (e.g., ICMA’s Green Bond Principles or CBI’s Climate Bonds Standard)? 

No

C1.8 – Does the framework recommend external party verification (e.g., second party opinion, assurance, certification)?

No

Climate and Green Finance - Climate and Green Investment Reporting

Tracking and Disclosure of Climate & Green Finance

C2.1 – Does the framework ask FIs to report on climate/green finance flows (quantitatively or qualitatively)?

Yes

(2) – Page 17
Implementation Guidelines V4 – Page 17
Cambodian Sustainable Finance Principles Implementation Guidelines Draft (ABC, 2019)

C2.2 – Does the framework ask FIs to report on climate risk exposure at portfolio level?

No

C2.3 – Does the framework encourage FIs to report publicly on their green finance activities (i.e. not only to the regulator)?

Yes

(2) – Page 17
Implementation Guidelines V4 – Page 17
Cambodian Sustainable Finance Principles Implementation Guidelines Draft (ABC, 2019)

Climate and Green Finance - Measurement

Calculation of Environmental Benefits

C3.1 – Does the framework ask FIs to calculate the environmental benefits of their investments? (e.g., CO2 emission reduction, water saving, etc.)

Yes
(2) – Page 17
Implementation Guidelines V4 – Page 17
Cambodian Sustainable Finance Principles Implementation Guidelines Draft (ABC, 2019)

C3.2 – Does the framework provide a taxonomy of potential environmental impacts?

No

C3.3 – Does the framework provide methodologies, tools, and/or templates to measure and report these impacts?

No

Climate Risk Exposure Assessment

C3.4 – Does the framework ask FIs to monitor climate risk exposure at portfolio level?

Yes

(2) – Page 27
Implementation Guidelines V4 – Page 27
Cambodian Sustainable Finance Principles Implementation Guidelines Draft (ABC, 2019)

C3.5 – Does the framework refer to specific climate risk exposure methodologies (e.g., climate scenario analysis, climate risk stress testing, calculation of carbon risk exposure, tracking of energy efficiency for real estate portfolio)?

No

C3.6 – Does the framework encourage FIs to take mitigating steps on these risks?

No

Climate and Green Finance - Incentives

Financial and Non-Financial Incentives

C4.1 – Does the framework provide any type of incentives for green financial products and services?

No

C4.2 – More specifically, does the framework introduce financial incentives on green products and services?

No