Sustainable Finance Market – Players and Regulations

This course will focus on the different Sustainable Finance taxonomies available on the market with a specific emphasis on the role of external reviewer in the Green, Social and Sustainability (GSS) Bond market, through concrete examples. Participants will also learn about the importance of reporting and the developments in this field.

What you will learn
  • Receive in-depth knowledge on the different taxonomies and accounting approaches available on the market

  • Gain a more complete understanding of the role of external reviewers in the GSS Bond market

  • Understand the role of reporting in the Sustainable Finance market 
Content

Module 1 – Green, Social and Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

In this module, participants will dive deeper into elements that make up green, social and sustainable investments according to different standards and taxonomies available on the market. Participants will also study concrete examples in order to appreciate how - on an operational level – market participants can define the level of green, social and sustainable investment in a project.

Module 2 – External Review for Bonds

This module will explain why an external review is now such a crucial element in the world of Sustainable Finance. Participants will also be introduced to the different types of external reviews available on the market, who the major players are and concrete examples of how to use a second opinion.

Module 3 – A Closer Look at Reporting

This module will explain why reporting in Sustainable Finance is necessary both from an issuer and investor perspective by contextualising these reports in the case of Green Bonds. Participants will also be introduced to the minimum reporting requirements and best practices available on the market.

Upcoming courses
Next session: 6 October 2020               
800 € (excl tax) per participant for one day course
Prerequisites

The potential candidate should have a good knowledge of the Sustainable Finance market, its products and standards with a specific focus on the Green Bond market concept, its development and its requirements. A basic knowledge on different products/standards would be a plus. We highly recommend that potential participants complete the "Fundamentals of Sustainable Finance" and "Products and Standards" courses beforehand.

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Chiara Caprioli

Business Development Manager

“Central to the development of LGX’s launch since 2016, Chiara is currently the driving force behind expanding the international recognition and client base of LGX. As an expert in the listing of debt securities, with a focus on green, social and sustainable fixed-income products and ESG disclosure rules, Chiara is actively involved in sustainability committees and working groups throughout the world. She is certified in Primary Markets by ICMA as well as in ESG Investing by UN PRI.”

 

Areas of Expertise

  • Debt Capital Markets 
  • Sustainable Investments
  • EU Sustainable Finance Regulation 
  • Market & Product Research

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