The Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) and CERTIVEA have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing sustainable finance and green building certification across Europe. This collaboration seeks to accelerate the transition towards a low-carbon, resilient, and equitable built environment by aligning their respective expertise in sustainable certification and finance.
In response to pressing global challenges such as climate change, energy crises, and the increasing importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting, the partnership underscores the necessity for credible, science-based sustainability standards. CERTIVEA, renowned for its certification of non-residential buildings, infrastructures, and neighbourhoods through standards like Haute Qualité Environnementale (HQE), brings extensive experience in environmental assessment. The Climate Bonds Initiative, a globally recognised organisation dedicated to mobilising capital for climate action, ensures that investments align with the Paris Agreement and net-zero pathways.
The collaboration aims to:
- Promote decarbonised, circular, healthy, and equitable buildings and infrastructure.
- Strengthen green finance mechanisms supporting sustainable project development.
- Combat greenwashing by establishing clear, verifiable sustainability standards.
- Support the integration of ESG strategies and alignment with the EU Taxonomy in the real estate sector.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing to drive best practices in green building and sustainable finance.
Formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding, the partnership commits to joint research, industry engagement, and policy support. These efforts aim to ensure that sustainable development within the built environment is both finance-backed and impactful. The collaboration reflects a shared dedication to making green finance and sustainable buildings standard practice, contributing significantly to Europe’s environmental objectives.
