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This guide by the Climate Bonds Initiative provides a framework for financial institutions and investors to evaluate the credibility and effectiveness of corporate transition plans aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

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 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.

The Governance Framework for Early-Stage Fund Managers and Investment Companies, published by FSD Africa, provides a comprehensive guide for early-stage alternative local capital providers in Africa to build sustainable governance structures. It outlines a phased approach to governance, distinguishing between 'foundational' measures for small, early-stage funds and 'expanded' measures for larger, more complex funds with institutional investors.

This practical guide, developed by FSD Africa in collaboration with Oxford Policy Management, provides a structured framework for Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) programmes to design, assess, and report on Value for Money (VfM). It moves beyond simple indicators to an evaluative approach based on explicit criteria and performance standards across five dimensions: economy, efficiency, effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and equity.

This briefing by GreenCape provides guidance for funders—including independent power producers, donors, and philanthropists—on implementing locally-led Just Transition community projects in Africa. It emphasizes the necessity of using trusted intermediary organisations to bridge the gap between funders and local communities, moving away from top-down models toward a continuum of empowerment that culminates in local leadership and ownership.

The Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge is a non-binding initiative designed to encourage companies to align their financial investments with evidence-based interventions to end hunger by 2030. This guidance document outlines the conditions for signing the pledge, the types of eligible financial commitments, the governance structure of the initiative, and the reporting requirements for participating companies.

This executive summary describes a guidance document developed by the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) to help governments improve legal frameworks for Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) and associated management plans in the large-scale mining sector.

This fact sheet provides guidance for designers and specifiers on reducing embodied carbon in the built environment through strategic design, material substitution, and specification.

This fact sheet from RMI provides guidance for real estate developers on reducing embodied carbon—the emissions associated with building materials and construction—which accounts for at least one-quarter of the energy-related global carbon emissions attributed to buildings.

This guidance note provides a framework for grantees of the Strategic Collaborative Fund (SCF2) to integrate human rights and gender equality into the design, implementation, and evaluation of events focused on sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

This briefing by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) describes the integration of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) within the Tandem framework. Tandem is a holistic approach designed to enable scientists, intermediaries, and users to co-design sustainable climate services. The document advocates for an intentional MEL design based on the principles of outcome mapping to support adaptive management and ensure climate services meet the needs of vulnerable communities.

The Guide for Designing Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Programs, a collaboration between the Partnership for Market Readiness (PMR) and the World Resources Institute, provides a step-by-step framework for policymakers and practitioners to establish mandatory greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting programs based on the experience of 13 existing and proposed programs.

This working paper provides a framework for policymakers to develop performance indicators to monitor the implementation and effects of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions mitigation policies, building on the GHG Protocol Policy and Action Standard and the Climate Policy Implementation Tracking Framework.

The World Resources Institute provides guidance for companies in the apparel and footwear sector—including retailers, brands, manufacturers, and mills—to set and achieve science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets aligned with the Paris Agreement.

This guide by the World Resources Institute provides a framework for countries to describe the fairness and ambition of their intended nationally determined contributions (INDCs) ahead of COP21. It suggests a descriptive narrative using quantitative and qualitative indicators to enhance international transparency, comparability, and trust.

The World Resources Institute report 'Making Adaptation Count' provides a practical framework for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems to track the success and failure of climate adaptation initiatives within development contexts.

This working paper serves as a primer for Indian businesses on the use of internal carbon pricing to manage climate-related risks and transition to a low-carbon economy, offering a seven-step implementation approach.

This report by the World Resources Institute evaluates how companies are addressing "cutting-edge issues" related to climate change and the transition to a low-carbon economy. It provides a framework of six key actions for corporate leadership and assesses progress and barriers across areas such as GHG reporting, target setting, and market adaptation.