Second Party Opinion (SPO) for Sustainable Finance

Transparency, trust, and impact for your green, social, or sustainable bonds.

The DQS Second Party Opinion (SPO) provides an independent, clear, and credible assessment of the sustainability of your financial instruments. Whether it’s a bond, loan, or financing framework, our analysis aligns with leading international standards such as the ICMA Green and Social Bond Principles or the LMA Green Loan Principles.

Why choose a SPO with DQS?

  • Investor confidence: We support strategic investment decisions with unbiased assessments.
  • International alignment: We validate that your framework complies with global best practices.
  • Tailored analysis: Our methodology adapts to your organization’s specific goals.
  • Rigorous approach: We assess fund use, project selection, impact tracking, and reporting.
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Who benefits?

  • Issuers of green, social, or sustainable bonds.
  • Investors seeking transparency and technical assurance.
  • Financial institutions looking to strengthen their sustainable finance frameworks.
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Our evaluation process includes:

 

  • Use of proceeds: What is being financed and how is it measured?
  • Project selection: Is there a transparent and documented process?
  • Fund management: How is appropriate allocation ensured?
  • Impact reporting: Are outcomes monitored and disclosed?

How to download your Whitepaper?

First you need to register. Please use the form on this page.
After registration, you will receive an email from us asking you to confirm your email address. Please note: We cannot send you the White Paper without confirmation.
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