Climate Bonds Taxonomy

"The Climate Bonds Taxonomy provides broad guidance for prospective green bond and climate bond issuers and investors. Guided by the Climate Science Advisory Panel, the aim of the Taxonomy is to encourage common definitions across global markets, in a way that supports the growth of a cohesive thematic bond market. (...)

The Climate Bonds Taxonomy has been designed to be consistent with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) AR5 report for both the emissions signature of a low-carbon economy required to avoid dangerous climate change and the selection of technologies and practices consistent with that signature. Wherever possible the Taxonomy references existing standards.

The Taxonomy is intended for broad guidance only. Detailed eligibility is required for certification, and these are being developed by Climate Bonds Standards expert committees."