-diligence. Assurance/Integrity/ Transparency Climate Bonds Initiative Forestry Criteria Document Definitions Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI): An investor-focused not-for-profit organisation, promoting large
currencies. The BOT views that corporate governance practices are fundamental to the efficiency, transparency and trustworthiness of commercial banks, and conducive to stronger competitiveness, added value
currencies. The BOT views that corporate governance practices are fundamental to the efficiency, transparency and trustworthiness of commercial banks, and conducive to stronger competitiveness, added value
projects that contribute to environmental sustainability. The Green Bond Principles (GBP) promote integrity in the Green Bond market through guidelines that recommend transparency, disclosure and reporting
/or seek to achieve positive social outcomes. The Social Bond Principles (SBP) promote integrity in the Social Bond market through guidelines that recommend transparency, disclosure and reporting. They
on exercising voting rights and disclosure of voting results to reaffirm transparency and strict duty performance for the clients? best interest; Principle 6: Institutional investors should act
management of both financial and non-financial risks and opportunities provides investors greater transparency as to the implications for the value of their investments. In turn, this sets the scene for
bonds serving social and/or environmental purposes through global guidelines and recommendations that promote transparency and disclosure, thereby underpinning the integrity of the market. The Principles
to operate according to the Code. The guidance recommends how the principle might be applied. 3. Those signatories that choose not to comply with one of the principles, or not to follow the guidance
. Standards, assurance and certification will be essential to improved confidence and transparency, which in turn will enable further strong growth in the market. The Climate Bonds Standard and Certification