Introduction to green bond due diligence

Green Bonds enable capital-raising and investment for new and existing projects with environmental benefits. A simple ‘like for like’ concept, providing more visibility than non-Green bonds. Learn how a Green Bond is structured, how to perform Due Diligence and how to Improve Impact Investing outcomes.

Lecturer: Jonas Englund

Length: 3h

Learning goal: Learn how a Green Bond is structured, how to perform Due Diligence and how to analyse its impact data to your advantage.

PS framework: Instruments & Institutions

CPD accredited: Yes (3 credits)

Language: English

Beneficial for: CIOs, Asset Allocators, Analysts, PMs, Strategists, Board of directors, Sustainability & Stewardship Officers etc.

Sprint structure: 90min input + 90min deliberate practice, reflection and implementation planning

Format: Online (Zoom)

Costs: EUR 298 per participant

Minimum size: 5 participants

PROGRAM

PART ONE

BEST PRACTICES (90min)

  • Green Bonds are structured to adhere to the Green Bond Principles’ four core components.
  • Due Diligence to ensure the bond is in line with the Sustainable Framework.
  • Investors ability to Analyse Impact Data to spot ”Greenwashing” through the following: Understanding how environmental & financial risks along with opportunities are interlinked; how to quantify and maximize Environmental & Social Impact through Sustainable Development Goals

PART TWO

BREAK (10min)

DELIBERATE PRACTICE (60min)

Participants will assess their own Due Diligence, Impact Data Analysis and design their own approach of how to optimize Impact and Return and minimize Risk, while ensuring sources and uses matches the Issuer’s Green Bond Framework.

LESSONS LEARNED (10min)

NEXT STEPS (5min)

FEEDBACK FORM (5min)