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It details the three-step process for bioenergy bond certification—pre-issuance, issuance, and post-issuance—and specifies the eligibility criteria for bioenergy projects. These criteria include greenhouse gas (GHG) emission limits, indirect land-use change (iLUC) risk reduction, and climate resilience plans. The guide highlights Brazil's successful bioenergy programs, such as RenovaBio, and provides a case study of FS Agrisolutions Indústria de Biocombustíveis Ltda. regarding corn-based ethanol production.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"clibonds-000650#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The Climate Bonds Certification Scheme is a voluntary labeling system for debt instruments and entities that align with the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. 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It focuses on the Brazilian forestry market, detailing a three-step process for certification: pre-issuance (framework development and verification), issuance (investor engagement and listing), and post-issuance (annual reporting). Eligibility for forestry bonds is based on specific screening indicators—including forest planting, restoration, and sustainable management—and requires compliance with mitigation and resilience criteria, such as FSC or PEFC certifications and Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) protocols.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"clibonds-000652#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The Climate Bonds Certification Scheme is a voluntary labeling system for debt instruments and entities designed to align with the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. 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The market has seen growth since the first green bond issued by Suzano in 2016, with pulp and paper companies leading the subsector.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"clibonds-000652#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"To achieve certification, issuers must follow a three-stage process: Pre-issuance (identifying eligible resources, creating a Green Bond Framework, and engaging a verifier), Issuance (obtaining the verification report, engaging investors, and listing on platforms like Nasdaq or IADB), and Post-Issuance (submitting a verification report within 12-24 months and annual update reports).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"clibonds-000652#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Eligibility for forestry projects is determined by screening indicators such as forest planting, restoration, conservation, and sustainable forest management. 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