Green bonds can be used to finance or re-finance renewable energy projects in different asset classes e.g. wind, photovoltaic, geothermal etc. Green bonds can help to lower the overall cost of financing for a project portfolio, and will attract a diversified investors base. In addition, using green bonds sends a strong signal to the market that the investment is environmentally friendly and is aligned with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement
A renewable energy company that plans a green bond issuance needs:
We can help you with all above aspects. We will focus on
We have a team of experts that provides guidance on the issuance of green bonds, help you to develop a green bond framework including reporting templates which meet your specific needs. Identifying investors and second party opinion providers (SPOs) is part of our services too.
Kick-Off Meeting
Project Pipeline Review and
Definition of Green Bond eligible assets for financing or re-financing such as:
Template and/or
Framework Drafting including the four core components for alignment with the GBP are:
Select indicators for post-issuance reporting
The key recommendations for heightened transparency are is a Second Party Opinion (SPO)
Optional Service: Selection of a Second Party Opinion Provider
First Post-Issuance Reporting including environmental impact indicators according to the ICMA Guidelines and EU Taxonomy