European Green Bond Standard (EuGB)
A voluntary label for green bonds: at least 85% of the proceeds must be allocated to Taxonomy-aligned activities, with an external review by a reviewer registered with ESMA.
At a glance
- Legal reference
- Regulation (EU) 2023/2631
- Jurisdiction
- European Union
- Area
- Reporting and sustainable finance
- Status
- In force
- Last reviewed
- Official text
- EUR-Lex · Regulation (EU) 2023/2631 ↗
Every date for EU green bonds
- Entry into force
- Application of the EuGB standard
Companies and entities that issue bonds or finance green projects.
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Frequently asked questions on EU green bonds
A voluntary label for green bonds: at least 85% of the proceeds must be allocated to Taxonomy-aligned activities, with an external review by a reviewer registered with ESMA.
Companies and entities that issue bonds or finance green projects.
20 Dec 2023: Entry into force; 21 Dec 2024: Application of the EuGB standard.
All known deadlines have already passed: the rule is fully operational and compliance must be maintained over time.
Consider the EuGB label for financing transition projects.
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