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Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN) Toolkit: Sustainable Finance Taxonomies

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Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN) Toolkit: Sustainable Finance Taxonomies

Year Published

2024

Contributing Organizations

Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN)

Type of Resource

Guidance
Tool

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic
Taxonomies

Target Audience

Governments & Policymakers
MDBs/DFIs

Relevant Geography

Global
Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN) Toolkit: Sustainable Finance Taxonomies

Resource Description

This resource is a toolkit to guide the design and implementation of sustainable finance taxonomies, offering a modular approach tailored to emerging markets and aligned with global practices.

Why This Matters

Taxonomies help direct capital to sustainable activities

Key Insights

  • Outlines six building blocks for taxonomy design, including legal basis, activity classification, thresholds, and governance
  • Covers use cases such as disclosures, incentives, and capital allocation
  • Supports alignment with global frameworks and interoperability across markets
  • Includes case studies from 20+ countries and a practical implementation roadmap
  • Stresses stakeholder engagement and capacity building throughout the process

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