Overview

Sustainable finance is not only about financing activities and investments that are already compatible with a low-carbon, climate resilient future, considered "green," and aligned with the Paris Agreement. It is also about financing activities and investments that are not yet compatible with a low-carbon, climate resilient future but contribute to a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

S&P Global Ratings offers independent, transparent assessments at both entity and financing level, backed by the award- winning Shades of Green approach, which provide additional transparency to investors that seek to understand and act upon potential contribution to a sustainable future.

Use Cases

Alignment to Relevant Market Principles:

Demonstrate to stakeholders that your sustainability objectives are aligned to relevant market principles (such as ICMA, LMA, EU Taxonomy, European Green Bond Regulation).

Financing – Debt:

Navigate access to the public and private sustainable debt markets.

Obtaining a Green Designation on Stock Exchanges:

Companies seeking to obtain a green designation on certain stock exchanges (e.g.: B3 Ações Verdes (BAV), Nasdaq Green Designations, or SIX 1.5°C Climate Equity Flag), either when going public as a green equity offering or as a listed company to help provide transparency on their green business models, status and strategies to investors, business and other stakeholders.

Before an IPO Announcement:

Companies seeking an external opinion, where relevant, on their activities for listing on stock exchanges or a green equity or Initial Public Offering (IPO) announcement.

Investor and Stakeholder Communications:

Demonstrate the credibility of your transition plans in your communications to investors and other stakeholders, particularly for companies in transitioning sectors.

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