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The Electrical Utilities Criteria provide a framework for certifying entities and debt instruments based on their emission intensity and transition pathways. It defines specific thresholds for existing and new capacity across various technologies, including fossil fuels and renewables, while integrating cross-cutting requirements for carbon capture, hydrogen, and bioenergy. The criteria also mandate adaptation and resilience risk assessments to ensure long-term operational viability under climate change.

The document defines the technical requirements for electrical utilities to achieve certification, focusing on a transition pathway to net-zero emissions by 2040. It sets specific greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity thresholds (gCO2/kWh) for existing and new capacity, mandates the phase-out of unabated fossil fuel plants, and provides guidelines for low-carbon technologies such as CCS/CCUS, hydrogen co-firing, and bioenergy. It also includes requirements for climate adaptation and resilience risk assessments.

The Buildings Criteria provide a framework for certifying Use-of-Proceeds instruments, assets, entities, and Sustainability-Linked Debt based on their emissions performance. Eligibility is determined through two primary pathways: an Absolute Performance Threshold (using city-specific trajectories or approved proxies) and a Relative Performance Improvement pathway (requiring 30-50% emissions reductions for retrofits). New buildings constructed after 2023 face stricter requirements, including a total ban on fossil fuels for heating, hot water, and cooking, and mandatory infrastructure for electric mobility. Starting January 1, 2026, new buildings must also report on Whole Life Carbon Assessments (WLCA), with specific emissions thresholds for steel and cement. The criteria also define certification levels for entities and sustainability-linked debt, categorizing them as either 'Aligned' or 'Transition' based on their adherence to low-carbon trajectories.

The Climate Bonds Standard 4.0 provides a comprehensive framework for certifying Use of Proceeds (UoP) debt instruments, physical assets, non-financial legal entities, and Sustainability-Linked Debt (SLD). It requires independent verification by accredited verifiers and mandates rigorous disclosure and reporting to maintain certification. For entities and SLDs, the standard emphasizes a 'credible transition' based on five characteristics: alignment with the Paris Agreement, robust planning, implementation of actions, internal oversight, and external reporting. Certification levels are divided into 'Aligned' (already meeting industry standards) and 'Transition' (expected to meet standards by December 31, 2030).

The Climate Bonds Standard version 4.0 provides a science-based framework for certifying Use of Proceeds (UoP) debt instruments, physical assets, non-financial legal entities, and sustainability-linked debt (SLD). It establishes rigorous pre- and post-issuance requirements, including mandatory verification by Approved Verifiers, the development of transition plans, and annual public disclosure of allocation and eligibility. The standard introduces a 'Certification Threshold' for entities and SLDs, requiring 90% of economic activities to be compliant. It also mandates 'Climate Safeguards' for parent groups, including commitments to net zero and the prohibition of fossil fuel expansion after January 1, 2023.

The Checklist for Entity Certification outlines the requirements for non-financial entities to be certified under the Climate Bonds Standard v4.0. It details eligibility, the 90% certification threshold for economic activities, the components of a Transition Plan (including climate performance targets, delivery strategy, and finance plans), and governance requirements. It also specifies mandatory commitments for Parent Groups, such as no expansion of fossil fuel activities and net zero commitments, and explains the process for maintaining or losing certification.

The Water Infrastructure Criteria under the Climate Bonds Standard provide a framework for certifying bonds that finance engineered, nature-based, or hybrid water infrastructure. To be eligible, assets must meet both mitigation and adaptation requirements. Mitigation is assessed based on net GHG emissions impact or, for desalination plants, a specific carbon intensity threshold of 100g CO2e/kWh. Adaptation and resilience are evaluated through a Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan, scored via a detailed scorecard covering allocation, governance, technical diagnostics, and specific requirements for nature-based solutions and desalination plants. The criteria exclude investments in fossil fuels, nuclear energy, mining, and water-driven energy like hydropower.

The Salmon Aquaculture Dialogue (SAD) standards provide a comprehensive framework to minimize the negative environmental and social impacts of salmon farming. The standards cover seven key principles: legal compliance, conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem function, protection of wild populations, efficient resource use, responsible disease and parasite management, social responsibility in farm operations, and community engagement. Specific performance thresholds are set for benthic health, water quality, sea lice levels, feed sustainability (including Forage Fish Dependency Ratios), and labor rights. The standards are designed to be implemented by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) through third-party certification, requiring 100% compliance and high levels of data transparency.

The document outlines the Climate Bonds Standard and Certification Scheme, a voluntary labeling system designed to align financial investments with the 1.5ºC global warming limit. 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.

The document outlines the Climate Bonds Standard and Certification Scheme, a voluntary labeling system for debt instruments aimed at limiting global temperature rise to 1.5ºC. 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.

The document provides a framework for Brazilian livestock producers to issue certified green bonds aligned with the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Climate Agreement. It details a three-step issuance process—pre-issuance, issuance, and post-issuance—and defines eligible projects across three routes: whole production units, specific unit interventions, and supporting activities outside the farm. To achieve certification, issuers must meet specific screening indicators, including no land conversion since 2010 and demonstrated low-carbon animal management. The guide highlights Brazil's significant role as a global livestock producer and the potential for green bonds to reduce methane emissions, which account for nearly 65% of the country's agricultural emissions.

The document outlines the Climate Bonds Standard and Certification Scheme to align livestock investments with the 1.5ºC global warming limit. It details a three-step process for certification—pre-issuance, issuance, and post-issuance—and defines eligible livestock projects across three routes: whole production units, on-farm interventions, and off-farm activities. The guide emphasizes the potential for green bonds to decarbonize the Brazilian livestock sector, which is one of the world's largest producers of beef, pork, and poultry.

The document outlines the Climate Bonds Standard's certification process for solar energy green bonds in Brazil, detailing eligibility criteria, issuance steps, and reporting requirements to align investments with the 1.5°C global warming limit.

The Climate Bonds Standard Version 3.0 provides a framework for certifying bonds that fund climate-aligned projects. It aligns with the Green Bond Principles and requires issuers to meet pre-issuance and post-issuance criteria regarding the use of proceeds, project selection, and reporting. Certification is overseen by the Climate Bonds Standard Board and requires independent verification. The standard utilizes a Taxonomy of Green Definitions and sector-specific technical criteria to determine project eligibility, covering areas such as solar, wind, and low carbon buildings.

The Climate Bonds Building Criteria establish standards for certifying assets, entities, and debt instruments in the building sector to ensure they contribute to a zero-carbon future by 2050. Certification is based on a compliance process involving disclosure and GHG mitigation, with the latter achieved through either absolute performance (using trajectories or proxies) or relative performance (demonstrating significant emissions reductions during retrofitting). New buildings face stricter requirements, including a total ban on fossil fuels for heating, hot water, cooking, and on-site electricity, alongside mandates for electrification and electric mobility infrastructure.