Financial management compliance criteria of the issuer of green bonds
Authors:   Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman, Frolov Аndrii 
Published: November 2024

Introduction. A fundamental principle in the green bond market is the financing of projects that have a positive impact on the environment. Socially responsible investors want to be sure that the proceeds from the issuance of these securities are used as intended, and that the projects being financed contribute to the achievement of environmental goals. For this purpose, the relevant international standards have already been adopted on the green bond market. Problem Statement. In the green bond market, manipulation often occurs when the proceeds from the issuance of these securities are allocated to projects that are not actually environmentally friendly, although they are portrayed as such. Compliance of the financial management of the issuer of green bonds with generally accepted standards is always in the focus of attention of socially responsible investors. An urgent task is to measure the compliance of financial management with generally accepted standards, which will affect the future results of the issuer of green bonds in the distribution of income to achieve environmental goals. Purpose of the article is to identify the criteria for compliance of the green bond issuer's financial management with internationally recognized standards. Methods. The following research methods were used: the generalization method (when studying theoretical sources, scientific works of famous scientists and researchers on selected issues); methods of comparisons and synthesis (during the review of international acts, existing practices and standards), the method of analysis (to identify the criteria of compliance of financial management in the green bond market); logical method (for forming conclusions). Results. The article reveals the concept and features of financial management in the green bond market, examines global practices and standards for managing proceeds from the issuance of these securities. The principles and requirements that issuers of green bonds on the global and European markets should follow are summarized. On the basis of the conducted research, the criteria of compliance of financial management in the market of green bonds are singled out. Conclusions. The principles and methods contained in international standards and recommended acts on the green bond market provide a basis for measuring the compliance of the issuer's financial management with internationally recognized practices. The conducted research made it possible to single out the following criteria: 1) the ability to properly select and evaluate projects; 2) confirmation of the targeted direction of income; 3) availability of separate accounting of receipts; 4) organization of control over revenue management; 5) involvement of an independent third party in the control. Identified financial management compliance criteria make it possible to identify the green bond issuer's strengths and weaknesses for further improvement of its internal practices, increase transparency, and improve management processes and foundations. Checking the issuer of green bonds according to each of the criteria on a point basis allows establishing the general level of compliance of its financial management with the expectations of socially responsible investors.