DESCRIPTION The operation consists in an unfunded partial delegation linked risk sharing (LRS) transaction with the financial intermediary. The related sub-projects to be financed will be limited to manufacturing companies (Original Equipment Manufacturers or OEMs) producing or assembling in the EU, among others, turbines, grid connection's infrastructure, cables, transformer stations, sub-stations to be used in EU wind energy projects. In detail, it supports Caixbank in providing advance payment and performance bonds in relation to the obligations of OEMs and and possibly sub-contractors. ENVIRONMENT The proposed operation falls within the scope of the EIB's Environmental and Social Standards - "Standard 11 Intermediated Finance". The Borrower / Financial Intermediary has adequate capacity, systems and processes in place for identifying, assessing, managing and monitoring environmental, climate and social (ECS) risks related to the potential sub-projects benefitting from EIB support. The Final beneficiaries will be required to comply with applicable national and EU legislation in respect of environmental and social matters, as appropriate. OBJECTIVE The aim is to support the EU's wind energy sector and mobilise about € 8bn of investments into wind power related equipment. The Lending Envelope is a dedicated Guarantee Programme to allow banks to provide additional guarantees related to supply contracts of wind energy equipment manufacturers in the EU. PROCUREMENT Sub-projects need to comply with the EU legislation and the final beneficiaries under the new Caixabank portfolio will need to take all the requisite measures to ensure that the procurement procedures carried out will comply with the relevant EU procurement legislation and the applicable national legislation, provided that it is in conformity with EU rules.

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