Guidelines for the Issuance of GSS+ Instruments in Trinidad and Tobago

The Guidelines for the Issuance of GSS+ Instruments in Trinidad and Tobago provide a practical framework to support the growth of the country’s sustainable finance market. Covering green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked instruments, the guidelines offer issuers, investors, regulators and market intermediaries clear definitions and step-by-step guidance across the full issuance lifecycle, from framework development and project eligibility to external review, reporting and post-issuance verification. By creating a common language and clearer market expectations, they aim to lower barriers to issuance, strengthen investor confidence and support a credible pipeline of GSS+ transactions.

The Guidelines were developed by Climate Bonds Initiative in partnership with the IDB Invest and The Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange (TTSE), through a co-creation process involving stakeholders across the local capital market, financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and corporates.