TRATON GROUP Green Finance Framework FAQ: Financing Battery-Electric Commercial Vehicles

What is TRATON’s Green Finance Framework?

TRATON’s Green Finance Framework is a group-wide initiative to accelerate financing and refinancing of battery-electric commercial vehicles throughout the entire value chain, enabling capital providers to support the transition to sustainable commercial transport.

Why is this framework significant for the commercial vehicle industry?

This framework enables capital providers to join the transformation journey of the commercial vehicle industry, supporting the shift towards a more sustainable and electrified future while aligning with global climate goals.

How does the Green Finance Framework work?

The framework enables capital providers to support TRATON’s investments in battery-electric mobility through green financing instruments including Green Bonds, Loans, Schuldscheine, and Asset-Backed Securities, with proceeds exclusively allocated to BEV-related eligible green projects.

What types of projects are eligible for funding under this framework?

Eligible projects fall under four sub-categories within ‘Clean Transportation’: Research & Development, Manufacturing, Financial Services, and Charging Infrastructure for battery-electric commercial vehicles.

Who is responsible for overseeing the framework’s implementation?

A Green Finance Committee, well embedded in TRATON’s existing governance structure, is responsible for evaluating, selecting, and monitoring eligible investments.

What independent assessment has been conducted on this framework?

S&P Global Ratings provided an independent Second Party Opinion assessing the framework as ‘Dark Green’, which is the highest possible rating.

How will transparency be maintained regarding the use of funds?

TRATON will ensure transparency by publishing an annual report on the use of proceeds and their impact, providing accountability for how the funds are allocated.

When was this Green Finance Framework launched?

The framework was launched on October 28, 2025, as announced in the press release from Munich.

Who can I contact for more information about this framework?

For more information, contact Ursula Querette (Head of Investor Relations) at [email protected] or Thomas Paschen (Investor Relations) at [email protected], or visit www.traton.com/en/sustainability.