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Comparing sustainable debt products and standards

Whilst standards like the Equator Principles and the Responsible Ship Recycling Standards have been applied to specific sectors or asset classes for some time, standards with wider application to the bond and loan markets are now gaining traction. These often have different purposes and consequences for non-compliance. With regulatory frameworks and market practice still developing, further innovation in sustainable debt standards and the refinement of existing standards is expected.

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