Green Bond Principles. Voluntary Process Guidelines for Issuing Green Bonds

Abstract

green bond principles voluntary process guidelines for issuing green bonds june 2021 june 2021 green bond principles voluntary process guidelines for issuing green bonds introduction the green bond principles (gbp), together with the social bond principles (sbp), the sustainability bond guidelines (sbg) and the sustainability-linked bond principles (slbp) are published under the governance of the principles. the principles are a collection of voluntary frameworks with the stated mission and vision of promoting the role that global debt capital markets can play in financing progress towards environmental and social sustainability. the principles outline best practices when issuing bonds serving social and/or environmental purposes through global guidelines and recommendations that promote transparency and disclosure, thereby underpinning the integrity of the market. the principles also raise awareness of the importance of environmental and social impact among financial market participants, which ultimately aims to attract more capital to support sustainable development. the gbp seek to support issuers in financing environmentally sound and sustainable projects that foster a net-zero emissions economy and protect the environment. gbpaligned issuance should provide transparent green credentials alongside an investment opportunity. by recommending that issuers report on the use of green bond proceeds, the gbp promote a step change in transparency that facilitates the tracking of …

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