Green bonds: an opportunity to finance sustainable companies

Green bonds are growing in importance in the last years, being an opportunity both for investors and for issuers to foster the ecological transition of our economic models. However, standardization and certification are needed to further develop the market and counteract greenwashing phenomena.

Session Chair

Francesco, Bicciato, Director, Forum per la Finanza Sostenibile - ItaSIF

Programme

14.30-14.35 Introduction by the Chair

14.35-14.55 Green bonds: state of the art
Isabel, Reuss, Senior Climate and Social Advisor, Forum per la Finanza Sostenibile – ItaSIF

14.55-15.15 ECB and sustainable finance: the role of green bonds
Aldo, Romani, European Investment Bank (TBC) 

15.15-15.35 The European green bond standard​
Christine Mai, Policy Officer DG FISMA

15.35-15.45 1st company (issuer of green bond) (TBD)

15.45-15.55 2nd company (issuer of green bond) (TBD)

15.55-16.30 Discussion and closure by the Chair