Bureau Veritas Expands Role as Approved Verifier under Climate Bonds Standard, Adding New Offices to Verifier Directory
Bureau Veritas has expanded its geographic reach as an approved verifier under the Climate Bonds Standard and Certification Scheme, with new offices in China, Japan, India, and France officially added to the directory. This expansion enhances the company's ability to support green and sustainable bond issuers in major global markets with high-quality, science-based verification services. The move reinforces the partnership between Bureau Veritas and the Climate Bonds Initiative to accelerate capital flows toward climate-aligned projects.
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Bureau Veritas has expanded its geographic scope as an approved verifier under the Climate Bonds Standard and Certification Scheme, with additional offices in China, Japan, India, and France officially registered in the Climate Bonds Verifier Directory.
This update builds upon the role Bureau Veritas has played as an approved verifier for many years, following its initial accreditation in Brazil in 2020. The addition of these new offices reflects Bureau Veritas' unwavering commitment to supporting issuers in key global markets through high-quality, independent verification services to meet the requirements of the Climate Bonds Standard.
With this expanded geographic coverage, Bureau Veritas is now better positioned to support the issuance of green and sustainable bonds in Asia and Europe, assisting issuers in demonstrating compliance with science-based criteria and contributing to the increased credibility of labeled bonds.
The Verifier Directory provides issuers and investors with an up-to-date list of accredited organizations authorized to perform verifications based on the Climate Bonds Standard, serving as a pillar for trust and consistency in the sustainable finance market.
This expansion further solidifies the shared commitment of the Climate Bonds Initiative and Bureau Veritas to promote best practices in sustainable finance and accelerate the flow of capital into projects and assets aligned with global climate goals.
Marina STROVOLIDOU, Head of Certifications at the Climate Bonds Initiative, stated:
"The addition of Bureau Veritas' regional offices in China, Japan, India, and France to the Verifier Directory reflects the continuous strengthening of verification capabilities supported by local expertise and support systems in key markets. The expansion of a reliable, science-based verification framework is essential to supporting issuers worldwide and maintaining the integrity of the Climate Bonds Certification framework."
Marc ROUSSEL, Executive Vice President of Urbanization and Assurance at Bureau Veritas, stated:
"Bureau Veritas' expanded presence as an approved verifier under the Climate Bonds Standard further strengthens our commitment to promoting reliable sustainable finance. With verification capabilities in key markets, Bureau Veritas provides local expertise while maintaining global quality standards, thereby increasing market trust and supporting funding for projects aligned with climate change mitigation."
■ About the Climate Bonds Initiative
The Climate Bonds Initiative is an international non-governmental organization aimed at mobilizing global capital for climate action. It drives the growth of the green and sustainable bond market through science-based frameworks (taxonomy, standards, certification), data, insights, and policy advice.
■ About the Climate Bonds Standard
The Climate Bonds Standard is a science-based, multi-sector framework for investors and intermediaries to evaluate the climate eligibility and environmental integrity of bonds and other sustainable finance products. Version 4.3 covers Use of Proceeds, Asset, Entity, and Sustainability-Linked Debt Certification.
■ About Bureau Veritas
Bureau Veritas is a world leader in inspection, certification, and testing services, with a mission to ensure responsible progress and build a world of trust. Since its establishment in 1828, the company has employed 82,000 people across 140 countries, providing professional services in quality, health and safety, environmental protection, and sustainability. Bureau Veritas is listed on Euronext Paris and is included in several stock indices, including the CAC 40 ESG.
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