Equator Principles (EP4)

Indian use case

Indian project finance arranged through international syndicates (renewables, transmission, oil & gas) is routinely structured to EP requirements. Indian domestic banks largely outside EPFI roster, but co-lend on EP-styled covenants.

Key points

• Applies above defined transaction-size thresholds.
• Built on IFC Performance Standards + IFC EHS Guidelines.
• EP4 added climate change, human rights, indigenous peoples FPIC requirements.

Sources

• Equator Principles Association