The National Bank of Georgia has adopted a regulation that sets out how capital market participants can obtain, retain, or lose the right to market publicly issued securities as “Green Bonds”, “Social Bonds”, “Sustainability Bonds”, or “Sustainability-Linked Bonds” in Georgia. The framework was developed with input from international financial institutions and local market participants and establishes specific requirements for granting, maintaining, and revoking the relevant bond status designations. The National Bank of Georgia expects the rules to support issuers’ environmental and social objectives and related projects, encourage private capital investment in sustainable initiatives, and improve transparency for sustainability-focused financial products. The regulation enters into force on January 1, 2026.
National Bank of Georgia 2025-08-25
National Bank of Georgia approves regulation governing green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked bond labels
The National Bank of Georgia has adopted a regulation detailing criteria for marketing securities as Green, Social, Sustainability, or Sustainability-Linked Bonds. Developed with international and local input, the framework supports environmental and social goals, boosts private investment in sustainable projects, and enhances transparency for sustainability-focused financial products. The regulation takes effect on January 1, 2026.