Climate Bonds Certification| DQS

Information about Climate Bonds Certification

With a Climate Bonds certification, you can demonstrate to investors that your project contributes to a low-emission economy.

You attract more investors

You reach a larger, international audience

Investors can save on environmental due diligence

You improve your reputation

Climate Bonds certification

As sustainable finance becomes more important, there is increasing pressure on investors to also consider environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. One criterion that is becoming increasingly important is the extent to which a project contributes to global warming. Certified Climate Bonds are bonds whose assets and projects contribute to a low-emission economy.

Issuers, in order to obtain certification for their bond, must engage an approved verifier - for example, DQS. The verifier ensures that the asset complies with the requirements of the Climate Bonds Standard.

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Who can apply for Climate Bonds certification?

Certifications must be applied for by the organization issuing the bond. This can be any organization that seeks to finance or refinance low-emission projects, such as project developers, utilities, original equipment manufacturers, and banks.

Industry Criteria

The program is currently available for bonds with interests in: Solar Energy , Wind Energy, Geothermal Energy, Ocean Energy , Water Infrastructure , Low Emission Transportation & Low Emission Construction. Additional industry criteria are under development.

Process

Identify projects and assets that align with relevant industry criteria and determine how to leverage returns.

Work with DQS to plan for verification even before the bond is issued. We will review the relevant information and confirm in a report that the requirements of the Climate Bonds Standard are met.

Send the DQS report to the Climate Bonds Initiative. After a positive evaluation by the Climate Bonds Initiative, you will receive the certificate and the Certified Climate Bond designation.

The bond is issued.

Schedule a second verification with DQS within 24 months of issuing the bond and send the report to the Climate Bonds Initiative.

Report annually to investors and to the Climate Bonds Initiative.

How much does Climate Bonds certification cost?

The cost of Climate Bonds certification depends on the type and number of projects and assets. We will be happy to make you an individual offer without obligation.