New partnership between the Climate Bonds Initiative and EMF-ECBC aligns EU covered bonds with sustainable finance goals

Key impact points:

• Accelerating green finance: The collaboration certifies bonds that adhere to the EU Taxonomy, boosting transparency in sustainable investments.
• Supporting climate goals: Aligning covered bonds with sustainability standards helps drive investment towards the low-carbon economy.
• Improve market confidence: Joint efforts between Climate Bonds and EMF-ECBC promote trust by reducing greenwashing and increasing transparency.
The European Mortgage Federation – European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC) and the Climate Bonds Initiative have joined forces to certify bonds aligned with the European Union (EU) Taxonomy for Sustainable Economic Activities. This partnership, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding, aims to foster transparency and investment in energy-efficient finance in all key sectors and EU markets such as Germany, France, Ireland and Hungary.

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