10/06/2026
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In case you missed it, we recently published our global sustainable finance taxonomy principles, developed with our global network of Green Building Councils and partners.
With more than 50 sustainable finance taxonomies now in use or in development worldwide, the question is are they helping direct capital to where it can make the biggest difference? Our seven principles offer a shared framework for what effective criteria look like for construction and real estate.
These principles are not abstract. There are examples from taxonomies around the world of how they can be successfully applied:
🟢 Social: Mexico and the EU require taxonomies to meet minimum social safeguards, and Brazil's includes a dedicated economic activity for new affordable housing.
🟢 Verifiable: South Africa's Green Finance Taxonomy requires self-reporting to be verified by a third party, or accepts green building certification as proof of compliance.
🟢 Understandable: Kenya's Green Finance Taxonomy includes an objective that explains the intent of the criteria and shows how to report against it, with reference to green building schemes, making it easier to work with the taxonomy.
These are real examples with real momentum, and there's still room for many more. Whether your country has a taxonomy, or you're still getting underway, your local Green Building Council can help you shape, apply or update your criteria.
Find out more about the principles and get in touch with your local Green Building Council today 👉 https://worldgbc.org/sustainable-finance-taxonomy-principles/
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