On Monday, Trinity Industries' financing unit released its "Green Financing Framework" that is supported by a second-party opinion from ESG data and ratings firm Sustainalytics. The framework enables the company to issue green financing instruments including non-recourse green ABS and green loans, backed by eligible assets. Eight of Trinity's outstanding railcar ABS, totaling more than US$4bn, already meet the criteria and qualify for the green financing designation, the company said, meaning investors could buy the bonds for their ESG portfolios in the secondary market. "Over time, it opens up a new pool of capital for us," said Jessica Greiner, Trinity's vice president of investor relations and communications.