Step-by-Step Guide to Developing a Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

Step-by-Step Guide to Developing a Sustainable Finance Taxonomy
February 21, 2025
The purpose of this step-by-step guide is to provide a process-oriented detailed knowledge base with information about key steps in the development and implementation of a finance taxonomy, including objectives, design, and adoption. All major steps in the development process of a finance taxonomy, including alignment criteria, quantified metrics, and other technical details are described in detail. In addition, this document provides insights, experiences and lessons learned from finance taxonomy developments across the globe and highlights ways to tailor the process to the national context and country needs, without being prescriptive.