EU based Greensolver becomes a Climate Bonds Approved Verifier

Posted: Oct 15, 2018

 

Verifiers growing worldwide. Greensolver, our 34th addition!

 

Climate Bonds Standard Board has approved the Wind & Solar Energy Consultant – Greensolver as a Verifier under the Climate Bonds Standard & Certification Scheme.

Established in 2008, Greensolver is an independent technical expert dedicated to wind and solar assets. From construction & operations (TCM) to advisory services they operate from their offices in Paris, London & Groningen and are certified with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 55001 and OHSAS 18001.

As an approved verifier, Greensolver will assess green bond projects' eligibility and compliance with Climate Bonds Wind & Solar criteria, providing certification under the Climate Bonds Standard.

Verifiers play a vital role in the Climate Bonds Standards process. They are contracted by issuers to perform environmental due–diligence on bonds they wish to be certified and provide an independent assurance report to determine the eligibility of the bond against the Standard.

 

Who’s saying what?

Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

“We’re very pleased to announce that Greensolver is the newest Approved Verifier, facilitating the Certification of green bonds. As our latest report shows, we expect a significant growth in green bond issuance past 2020. Verifiers like Greensolver with their expertise add credibility and contribute to building best practice in market standards are vital component in the development of green finance.

 

Guy Auger, CEO, Greensolver

“Being certified by the Climate Bonds Initiative is a natural extension of our activity within the renewable sector and another step that demonstrates our ability to adapt quickly to an ever-changing market. We are looking forward and very excited to work together with CBI on this new organization.”

 

The last word

We are seeing experiencing a significant growth in approved verifiers (stay tuned as we have more announcements in the pipeline!)

We are proud to see Greensolver joining a global team of 34 Approved Verifiers, who play a crucial part in the Climate Bonds Certification scheme and increases assurance for both issuers and investors.

 

Welcome on board!

 

See you soon,

Climate Bonds

 

 

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