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The Climate Bonds Standard Version 3.0, published by the Climate Bonds Initiative in December 2019, provides a science-based framework for certifying green bonds, loans, and other debt instruments. It ensures that these investments are aligned with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement and the Green Bond and Green Loan Principles, utilizing a rigorous process of pre- and post-issuance verification and annual reporting to prevent 'greenwash'.

The Climate Bonds Standard Version 3.0 is a guide published by the Climate Bonds Initiative that establishes a certification scheme for debt instruments. It provides a framework to verify that bond proceeds are used for projects and assets consistent with a low carbon and climate resilient economy, aligning with the Green Bond Principles.

The Global Protocol for Community-Scale Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories (GPC) is an international accounting and reporting standard developed by the World Resources Institute (WRI), C40, and ICLEI. It provides a consistent framework for cities and subnational entities to measure, track, and report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, enabling credible comparisons and the aggregation of local data into national inventories.