TRATON Group Launches Green Finance Framework to Accelerate Electric Commercial Vehicle Transition

The TRATON GROUP has launched its first group-wide Green Finance Framework designed to accelerate financing and refinancing of battery-electric commercial vehicles throughout the entire value chain. This strategic initiative enables capital providers to join the transformation journey of the commercial vehicle industry, supporting the shift toward a more sustainable and electrified future. The framework represents a significant step in aligning corporate financing strategies with global climate objectives while providing investors with a transparent platform to support the transition to battery-electric mobility.

Christian Levin, CEO of the TRATON GROUP, emphasized the company's commitment to driving the transformation of commercial transport through sustainable innovation. The Green Finance Framework allows capital providers to advance TRATON's investments into battery-electric mobility through various financial instruments, including Green Bonds, Loans, Schuldscheine, and Asset-Backed Securities. This comprehensive approach ensures that proceeds are exclusively allocated to BEV-related eligible green projects, creating a structured pathway for sustainable investment in the commercial vehicle sector.

The framework received an independent Second Party Opinion from S&P Global Ratings, which assessed it as "Dark Green" - the highest possible rating for environmental frameworks. This top-tier rating validates the framework's alignment with international sustainability standards and reinforces TRATON's position as a leader in the transition to electric commercial transportation. The framework's compliance with the latest international standards, particularly the "Clean Transportation" category defined by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA), provides investors with confidence in the environmental integrity of their investments.

TRATON has defined four specific sub-categories within the clean transportation framework: Research & Development, Manufacturing, Financial Services, and Charging Infrastructure for battery-electric commercial vehicles. This comprehensive categorization ensures that funding supports all critical aspects of the electric vehicle ecosystem, from initial development through manufacturing and infrastructure deployment. A dedicated Green Finance Committee, integrated into TRATON's existing governance structure, will be responsible for evaluating, selecting, and monitoring eligible investments to maintain the framework's environmental credibility.

To ensure transparency and accountability, TRATON will publish an annual report detailing the use of proceeds and their environmental impact. This commitment to regular reporting provides stakeholders with clear visibility into how their investments are contributing to the transition toward sustainable commercial transportation. The framework's launch comes at a critical time when the commercial vehicle industry faces increasing pressure to reduce emissions and adopt cleaner technologies, making this initiative particularly significant for investors seeking environmentally responsible opportunities.

The TRATON GROUP, with its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, is one of the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The company's intention of "Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world" underscores its ambition to have a lasting impact on the commercial vehicle business and commercial growth. More information about the company's sustainability initiatives can be found at https://www.traton.com/en/sustainability. This Green Finance Framework represents a major step in realizing that vision by creating financial mechanisms that directly support the transition to zero-emission commercial transportation.