CCX Group expands Approved Verifier status under the Climate Bonds Standard

Renewed approval now includes both CCXGF and CCXGFI, strengthening verification capacity across China and international markets

Key highlights 

• Climate Bonds has renewed the Approved Verifier status of China Chengxin Green Finance Technology (Beijing) Ltd. (CCXGF) under the Climate Bonds Standard and Certification Scheme. 
• The renewed approval now includes both China Chengxin Green Finance Technology (Beijing) Ltd. (CCXGF) and CCX Green Finance International Ltd. (CCXGFI) under a new organisational arrangement. 
• The approval covers Use of Proceeds and Asset Certification for activities in China and Hong Kong SAR. 
• The renewed approval reinforces Climate Bonds' commitment to expanding high-quality, science-based verification capacity in one of the world's largest sustainable finance markets. 

Beijing, 14 July 2026, 9am – Climate Bonds Initiative is pleased to announce the renewal of the Approved Verifier status of China Chengxin Group (CCX Group) under the Climate Bonds Standard and Certification Scheme. Verifiers are independent third-party assurance providers approved by the Climate Bonds Standard Board to issue verification for Certification applications. 

Under the renewed arrangement, the approval has been expanded to include both China Chengxin Green Finance Technology (Beijing) Ltd. (CCXGF) and CCX Green Finance International Ltd. (CCXGFI), further strengthening their ability to support issuers seeking Climate Bonds Certification. 

The approval covers Use of Proceeds and Asset Certification for eligible activities in China, providing issuers with access to independent verification services that support alignment with the science-based requirements of the Climate Bonds Standard. 

CCXGF is a subsidiary of China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd. (CCXI), one of the largest credit rating agencies in China. Since its establishment, CCXGF has maintained a leading position in China's green finance market, providing professional and independent third-party green bond assessment and certification services. It was also among the first service providers in China to develop green bond certification methodologies, contributing to the evolution of the country's sustainable finance ecosystem. 

Wenhong Xie, Head of the China Programme at Climate Bonds Initiative, said: 

"China has become one of the world's most influential sustainable finance markets, continuously raising the bar for innovation and scale. The renewal and expansion of CCX’s Approved Verifier status is another important step in strengthening market integrity and enabling issuers to access credible, science-based Certification. As demand for high-quality green and transition finance continues to grow, trusted local verification capacity will be increasingly critical to directing capital towards China's climate transition." 

Dongyang Xue, Executive Vice President of CCXI and President of CCXGF, said: 

"We are pleased to continue our collaboration with Climate Bonds through the renewed Approved Verifier status. We believe independent, high-quality external review is fundamental to the healthy development of sustainable finance markets. Looking ahead, we will continue to support issuers through robust methodologies, professional expertise and closer international cooperation." 

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Notes for journalists: 
 
About Climate Bonds Initiative: Climate Bonds is the leading international non-governmental organisation mobilising global capital for climate action. We drive the growth of the green and sustainable debt market through science-aligned frameworks including our taxonomies and standards, our Certification, our data and insights, and our provision of expert policy and technical advice. More information on our website here. 

About Climate Bonds Standard: The Climate Bonds Standard is a multi-sector, science-based framework that allows investors and intermediaries to assess the climate credentials and environmental integrity of bonds and other sustainable finance products. Version 4.3 covers Use of Proceeds, Asset, Entity, and Sustainability-Linked Debt Certification products. More information here. 

About CCXGF: China Chengxin Green Finance Technology (Beijing) Ltd. (CCXGF) is the sustainable finance and ESG subsidiary of China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd. (CCXI). CCXGF provides external reviews for green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked financing instruments, as well as ESG ratings, transition finance advisory, ESG data and research services. Through independent assessments, robust methodologies and market-based expertise, CCXGF supports financial institutions, corporates and public sector clients in advancing sustainable finance and facilitating the low-carbon transition in China and internationally. 

About CCXGFI: CCX Green Finance International Ltd. (CCXGFI) is the Hong Kong-based sustainable finance platform of the CCX Group. The company provides external reviews for sustainable finance instruments, ESG advisory and cross-border sustainable finance services to issuers, investors and financial institutions. Leveraging the Group's expertise in sustainable finance and credit analysis, CCXGFI supports clients in aligning with international market standards and advancing sustainable finance across global markets.