What they do
Climate Bonds Initiative certifies green bonds and provides market intelligence on sustainable finance. They develop the Climate Bonds Standard (the gold standard for green bond certification), publish the annual State of the Market report, and maintain the Green Bond Database. The cumulative green bond market has exceeded $5.7 trillion.
Why they matter
Green bonds are the financial infrastructure of the energy transition: they fund solar farms, wind installations, electric transit, and green buildings. Climate Bonds Initiative's certification ensures that bonds labeled 'green' actually fund genuinely green projects, preventing greenwashing in financial markets. Their market intelligence tracks where capital is flowing and where gaps remain, guiding both issuers and investors.
How to support
Access their free market reports and Green Bond Database. For issuers: get your green bonds certified under the Climate Bonds Standard. For investors: use their certification as a screening tool. For researchers: their data is freely available.
Key project to explore
The Climate Bonds Standard provides the most rigorous certification framework for green bonds, with sector-specific criteria (energy, transport, water, buildings) ensuring that certified bonds fund genuine climate solutions.