Sustainable Insight: Gearing up for green bonds; KPMG publication.
Date:
18 March 2015
Summary:
This report highlights the opportunities and challenges in the fast-growing green bonds market, which valued over US$53 billion in 2014. The report provides guidance on issuing a green bond, addressing the following five key questions: (1) should we label our bond ‘green;’ how do we define what makes a bond ‘green;’ what should we report on after issuing the bond; and what type of external assurance should we seek?