Carbon Markets · Climate Finance
Green finance that holds up to investor scrutiny.
Independent assurance for green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, and impact investment frameworks — the credibility layer institutional climate capital now demands.
Climate capital requires climate credibility.
The green and sustainable finance market has grown significantly, and so has investor scrutiny. Green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, and impact investment funds increasingly require independent third-party assurance of their frameworks, use-of-proceeds reporting, and KPI performance — not just internal sign-off.
EDAT provides pre-issuance framework assurance and post-issuance reporting verification for green bonds (aligned with ICMA Green Bond Principles), sustainability-linked instruments (ICMA SLL/SLB Principles), and impact investment funds. Our assurance opinions give underwriters, institutional investors, and regulators the independent evidence they need to commit capital.
Standards & Frameworks Applied
Why this matters
Pre-Issuance Framework Assurance
Independent review of your green bond or sustainability-linked instrument framework before issuance — confirming alignment with applicable principles.
Post-Issuance Reporting Verification
Annual verification of use-of-proceeds allocation, project eligibility, and KPI performance reporting over the instrument lifecycle.
Investor Confidence
Third-party assurance that satisfies institutional investor ESG due diligence requirements and qualifies for ESG-labelled investment mandates.
Emerging Market Expertise
Deep understanding of African taxonomy development, local regulatory frameworks, and the specific requirements of development finance institutions.
How the engagement works
Framework Review
Assessment of the green bond, SLL, or impact fund framework against applicable principles — ICMA, CBI, EU Taxonomy, or applicable African framework.
Issuance Assurance
Pre-issuance assurance opinion confirming framework alignment — delivered in the format required by your underwriter and target investor base.
Ongoing Verification
Annual post-issuance reporting verification covering allocation, project eligibility, impact reporting, and KPI performance.
Ready to assure your climate finance instrument?
Tell us about your instrument type, target standard, and issuance timeline. We will scope a pre-issuance or post-issuance assurance engagement.