329-153 Practical Guidance to Issue a Blue Bond

Summary

This document identifies opportunities for blue bonds to secure funding for ocean-related projects and companies that contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The guidance outlines a number of pillars of best practices, as well as benchmarks and frameworks for companies interested in issuing a blue bond aligned with a sustainability strategy to advance a healthy, productive ocean

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Issuer

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

Year

2020

Region

International

Issuer (type)

United Nations Global Compact Office (International)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

International

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Main industries targeted

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Finance & Insurance
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Manufacturing

Restrictiveness

Very High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land