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This report by the Climate Bonds Initiative analyzes how sustainable finance taxonomies integrate mechanisms to support the transition of high-emission sectors toward net-zero emissions by 2050. It identifies six specific 'Taxonomy Transition Mechanisms' used to define and evaluate the credibility of transition activities, providing a framework for taxonomy designers, investors, and market professionals to ensure robust and science-based decarbonization pathways.

The Climate Bonds Scientific Framework provides a scientifically grounded analysis of emission mitigation pathways and technology options to anchor the Climate Bonds Taxonomy and certification criteria of the Climate Bonds Standard.

This briefing by the Climate Bonds Initiative examines how European financial centres can leverage green bonds to enhance their competitiveness and scale up sustainable finance. It details the role of stock exchanges, sovereign and sub-sovereign issuers, and regulators in developing green bond markets, providing specific case studies from cities such as London, Luxembourg, Stockholm, Milan, Paris, and Dublin.

This update report by the Climate Bonds Initiative examines the growth of green financial products and the role of blended finance in supporting green infrastructure investment in Indonesia.

This guide provides the assessment methodology and verification procedures for Approved Verifiers conducting engagements under the Climate Bonds Standard & Certification Scheme. It details the requirements for pre-issuance, post-issuance, and periodic verification, outlining the different levels of assurance (Reasonable, Limited, and Agreed-Upon Procedures) and the specific reporting standards (ISAE 3000 and ISRS 4400) that must be followed to certify that bonds finance projects consistent with a low carbon and climate resilient economy.

This guidance document from the Climate Bonds Initiative provides a framework for companies in the Low-carbon Buildings Sector to account for and report Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It aligns the GHG Protocol Corporate Value Chain Standard with the specific needs of the building and construction value chain, identifying target reporting categories for various stakeholders such as developers, asset managers, and architecture firms.

This fact sheet explains the Climate Bonds Initiative's (CBI) Hydropower Bond Criteria, which provide a standardized framework for investors to identify hydropower projects aligned with the Paris Agreement. The criteria require projects to pass both a greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation screen and an adaptation and resilience (A&R) assessment to qualify for certification as a Climate Bond.

This pre-issuance verification statement, produced by Beijing Zhongcai Green Financing Consultant Ltd., confirms that a proposed bond issuance by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (ICBC), London Branch, aligns with the Climate Bonds Standard (CBS) Version 2.1.

This guide outlines the eligibility criteria for residential and commercial buildings in Mexico to be certified under the Climate Bonds Standard, focusing on emissions intensity trajectories and Minergie certification requirements.

NAB is offering a ~$200 million Shared Portfolio of senior loans to Australian wind and solar projects, distributed via amortising Portfolio Notes. This initiative is part of a broader A$8 billion commitment by NAB to finance the transition to a low carbon economy by 2022, alongside targets to reduce its own emissions by 21% by 2025.

DNV GL Business Assurance Australia Pty Ltd provided a pre-issuance assurance statement for a senior unsecured SDG Green Bond proposed by National Australia Bank Limited (NAB). The verification confirms that the bond complies with the Climate Bonds Standard Version 2.1 (CBS v2.1) and associated sector technical criteria, and aligns with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

This document is a pre-issuance assurance statement by DNV GL Business Assurance Australia Pty Ltd regarding the National RMBS Trust 2018-1 (Class A1-G) SDG Green Bond issued by NAB. DNV GL verified that the bond meets the Climate Bonds Standard Version 2.1 and associated Technical Criteria for Residential Low Carbon Buildings.

DNV GL verified that Nordex SE's proposed Green Bond, intended to raise up to €500 million for refinancing existing green debt (€412.5m) and developing the Delta4000 wind turbine (€87.5m), complies with the pre-issuance requirements of the Climate Bond Standard version 2.1. The assets involved are dedicated to wind energy manufacturing and assembly across Germany, Brazil, India, and Spain.

The Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) is an NGO focused on mobilizing the USD100 trillion bond market to fund climate change solutions. It offers a Partners Program to support the development of a global market for green and climate bonds through research, standards, and market development.

Vigeo Eiris conducted a pre-issuance verification of the Republic of Chile's first 2019 Green Bond to ensure alignment with the Climate Bonds Standard (CBS) version 2.1. The verification, completed on May 9, 2019, concluded that the bond's framework, project selection, and reporting systems conform to the required standards for solar energy, low carbon land transport, green buildings, and water infrastructure.

The Climate Bonds Building Criteria establish standards for certifying green building investments to achieve a zero-carbon future by 2050. The framework covers commercial, residential, and built environment assets, offering two compliance paths: Absolute Performance (based on city-specific net-zero trajectories) and Relative Performance (requiring 30-50% emissions reduction for retrofits). New buildings face additional mandates, including a total ban on fossil fuels for heating and cooking, mandatory electrification, and upcoming requirements for Whole Life Carbon Assessment and Scope 3 emissions reporting.

This document is a summary of frequently asked questions (FAQs) designed to guide issuers through the seven-step process of issuing green bonds specifically for climate resilience. It provides practical advice on selecting eligibility criteria, identifying qualifying assets, developing frameworks, arranging verification, and managing reporting and labeling.

This report by the Climate Bonds Initiative analyzes how financial taxonomies can facilitate the transition to net-zero emissions by 2050, particularly for hard-to-abate sectors. It introduces six 'transition mechanisms'—including forward-looking criteria, expiry dates, and transition plan requirements—to help developers create credible benchmarks. Through case studies of the EU, China, and Australia, the report illustrates different taxonomy archetypes (binary, traffic-light, and mixed) and emphasizes the need to integrate these technical tools with broader national climate policies and science-based pathways.

This report by the Climate Bonds Initiative analyzes how sustainable finance taxonomies incorporate transition mechanisms to support the shift to net-zero emissions by 2050. It identifies six key 'Taxonomy Transition Mechanisms'—including forward criteria, sunset dates, and transition plan requirements—and examines their application across traffic-light, binary, and mixed taxonomy archetypes. Through case studies of jurisdictions like Singapore, the EU, Australia, China, and Rwanda, the report demonstrates how these mechanisms can be used to provide granular, science-based criteria for hard-to-abate sectors, distinguishing between point-in-time 'transition labels' for financial instruments and the long-term 'transition process' of entities and sectors.

This guide by the Climate Bonds Initiative analyzes the Indonesian green bond market, identifying it as the largest in ASEAN. It details significant barriers to growth, including high currency hedging costs, market illiquidity, low international credit ratings, and a lack of bankable green projects. The document proposes a roadmap of solutions involving government subsidies, regulatory reforms (such as allowing English Law for bonds), and the use of blended finance and credit enhancements from Multilateral Development Banks to attract international investors.