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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 section of the Climate Bonds Standard outlines the conditions under which projects and assets can be certified based on external sustainable finance taxonomies or frameworks listed in the Climate Bonds External Taxonomy Eligibility Register (ETER).

The Climate Bonds Initiative provides capacity building programmes and training courses designed to accelerate the shift of capital toward climate-aligned investment through interactive, practical, and tailored learning.

The Climate Bonds Initiative provides technical assistance to institutions to design and assess transition investment frameworks, aiming to reduce greenwashing risks and align capital deployment with the Paris Agreement.

Bureau Veritas UK Limited provided a pre-issuance limited assurance report for Faro Energy Holdings UK Ltd.'s 2018 Brazilian Solar Bond, concluding that the issuance process conforms with the Climate Bonds Standard 2.1 and Sector Criteria for Solar version 2.1.

DNV GL Business Assurance Australia Pty Ltd provided a pre-issuance assurance statement for a proposed green bond issued by the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN). The verification confirms that the bond meets the pre-issuance requirements of the Climate Bond Standard Version 2.1, specifically for solar energy and afforestation projects.

KPMG provided a limited assurance report confirming that the City of Cape Town's proposed Green Bond framework and nominated projects conform to the Pre-Issuance Requirements of the Climate Bonds Standard V2.1. The bond focuses on refinancing existing projects, with 92.8% of proceeds allocated to water infrastructure and 7.2% to low-carbon transport (specifically electric buses). While most projects are aligned with Phase 1 water criteria, some are aligned with draft Phase 2 criteria and will be verified post-issuance. The report also highlights the city's response to a climate-change-induced drought through Level 4 water restrictions.

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.

The Climate Bonds Network Membership brochure outlines a modular membership program designed to provide organizations with access to science-based climate finance standards, market intelligence, and networking opportunities. Members can influence international standards and taxonomies while gaining visibility and technical expertise through dedicated support and training.

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.