Green Bonds Handbook: a step by step guide to issuing a green bond by IFC – International Finance Corporation
The Green Bond Handbook is a practical, step-by-step guide tailored for financial institutions looking to issue Green Bonds. Unlike research-driven publications, this living document emphasizes real-world best practices and is periodically updated to reflect innovations in the market.
Key features include:
- Hands-on guidance for preparing and executing a Green Bond issuance.
- Focus on compliance with the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) Green Bond Principles, adopted by 95% of issuers.
- Compiled by experienced market practitioners with direct involvement in Green Bond transactions.
- Intended as a practical tool, not a theoretical or academic resource.
This 40-page Handbook supports financial institutions in aligning with evolving market expectations, ivestor demands, and climate-focused investment strategies.
“Since the market is already well-served by pertinent and timely research, this living document is intended to be a practical guide for potential issuers … designed as a tool through which to disseminate best practices,” according to the IFC.
“The handbook has been compiled by market practitioners with deep practical experience of working with issuers and investors and will be updated periodically to reflect innovation in practice in the green bond market.”
Published April 2022, Access the Handbook Here
