Benefits of Certification

~~The Green Bond market is developing rapidly and in advance of widely accepted standards for use of proceeds, project evaluation and ongoing reporting, the lack of clarity on what qualifies as a green investment can lead to missed opportunities for both issuers and investors. It runs the risk of key asset classes being under or misrepresented in green bond issuance. Offering investors a quality green investment product will require the right information and tools to deliver this.

The Climate Bond Standards Scheme for Low Carbon Buildings provides issuers with a unique opportunity to offer investors credible green product that delivers real impacts.

Three key drivers that make certified green property bonds so attractive to investors:
1.The energy efficiency market is maturing and scaling, meaning the investment opportunities in the space are becoming large enough to be attractive to bond investors and offer liquidity.
2.Energy efficient investments can provide attractive risk-adjusted returns - it has been estimated that potential energy savings in buildings could reach between 20 and 40%.
3.EE investments offer an opportunity for investors to achieve positive climate change impacts with their investments. This is an attractive bonus feature for an increasing share of investors. Globally, buildings account for 30% to 40% of total final energy demand and over 30% of all energy-related CO2 emissions.