Financial Regulation
ESMA Launches Register for EU Green Bond Reviewers
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its official register of external reviewers for European Green Bonds (EuGB). This marks a key step in implementing the EuGB Regulation, which aims to create a gold standard for sustainable bonds. Only reviewers on this public register are authorised to assess if a bond complies with the strict EU criteria, ensuring credibility for investors. The move is designed to combat greenwashing and build trust, helping to channel more private capital towards projects aligned with the EU's climate goals.
Investing in green bonds just got more transparent with a new EU-vetted list of official reviewers.