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Sustainability standards & frameworks · Working

Sustainability-Linked Bond Principles

Also called: SLBP

ELI5

Guidance for bonds whose financial terms vary with sustainability targets.

Used in conversation

“Can we separate the target for sustainability-Linked Bond Principles from measured performance?”

Pitch context

You will see “Sustainability-Linked Bond Principles” in sustainability reports, impact decks, climate plans and assurance materials when the discussion reaches sustainability standards & frameworks.

Why it matters: In sustainability standards & frameworks, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

Sources & evidence · 3

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.