Invitation: Zurich, 9 Sept, pre-launch Climate Bonds Standard for Ag, Forests, Land Use (AFOLU); hosted by Credit Suisse

The Climate Bonds Initiative would like to invite you to the formal pre-launch of the sector-specific guidance for Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land-Use (AFOLU) under the Climate Bond Standard.

Time: Wednesday 9 September, 5-7pm

Venue: Credit Suisse Forum St. Peter’, St. Peterstrasse 19, Zurich

The event will include a presentation on the Agriculture, Forestry and other Land Use guidance. It will also include an update on the green bonds market and opportunities for the sector.

The event is designed for investors, issuers and underwriters as well as other organisations such as rating agencies, assurance providers and government agencies.

Speakers include:

Liliana de Sá, Head of Private Sector Development, State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO

"Swiss government view on the importance of standards for accelerating climate finance"

Justine Leigh-Bell, Head of Standards Development, Climate Bonds Initiative  

"Update on the Green Bonds market and the development of standards"

Tanja Havemann, Lead Specialist for AFOLU & CEO, Clarmondial (Climate Bonds Partner)

"Introducing the Agriculture, Forestry and other Land Use guidance for Climate Bonds certification"

Speaker from Credit Suisse (Climate Bonds Partner)

"The benefits of standards to develop market opportunities in the sector"

The Climate Bond Standard is the only international certification standard for the bond market. Its members represent over $34 trillion in Assets Under Management. The AFOLU guidance has been led by a Technical Working Group, comprised of internationally recognized experts, complemented by an Industry Working Group of over 30 leading corporations. There are over 80+ organisations involved in the development of the Climate Bonds Standard.

RSVP to: info@climatebonds.net

Places are limited so please RSVP by Friday, September 4