Preparing for Green Bond Issuance - A Manual for Financial Institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean

Year Published

2023

Contributing Organizations

World Bank Group (WBG)

International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Type of Resource

Guidance

Languages

English

Spanish

Portuguese

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Thematic Bonds

Topic 2

Taxonomies

Target Audience

Asset Managers

Asset Owners

Banks

MDBs/DFIs

Real Economy Corporates

Relevant Geography

Latin America and the Caribbean

Resource Description

This manual provides step-by-step guidance for financial institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean to prepare for green bond issuances, using regional case studies and aligning with Green Bond Principles

Why This Matters

This resource helps FIs access sustainable finance, strengthen ESG strategies, and engage new investors.

Key Insights

Details how to align green bond eligibility criteria with sustainable finance taxonomies
Recommends robust output and outcome indicators for impact measurement
Provides guidance on portfolio selection, evaluation, and management of proceeds
Outlines a transparent reporting process to meet investor and regulatory expectations
Includes case studies from LAC institutions illustrating successful green bond placements, including real project examples

Secondary File Resources

Secondary Resource Link(s)

Preparing for Green Bond Issuance - A Manual for Financial Institutions - (Portuguese)

Preparing for Green Bond Issuance - A Manual for Financial Institutions - (Spanish)

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