The workshop was attended by Ms. Anna Gibson, Counselor on Climate Change, British Embassy in Hanoi ; Mr. Vu Chi Dung, Head of the Foreign Legal Affairs Department (State Securities Commission), domestic and foreign experts in the field of green finance, and domestic organizations and enterprises.
Following the Handbook on Issuance of Green Bonds, Social Bonds and Sustainable Bonds issued by the State Securities Commission in 2021, the State Securities Commission has continued to cooperate closely with the British Embassy in Vietnam, and experts from the UK PACT Program to develop the Handbook on Disclosure of Green Bonds.
This handbook provides detailed, practical guidance for issuers on how to disclose information before and after the issuance of green bonds in a complete, consistent manner, in accordance with international standards, while complying with current Vietnamese laws.
Speaking at the opening of the workshop, Mr. Vu Chi Dung, Head of the Foreign Legal Affairs Department, said: Vietnam is one of the countries in the world most affected by climate change. Serious damage caused by natural disasters, such as typhoon Yagi or recent typhoons Bualoi and Matmo, has had a major impact on people's lives and the economy .
Faced with that challenge, green and sustainable economic development has become an important and consistent orientation in the Government 's direction, specified in many national strategies and action programs.
To realize this goal, green financial resources play a key role, in which green bonds are an important tool, helping to mobilize capital for environmentally friendly projects, aiming for sustainable growth.
Therefore, in order to develop an effective green bond market, transparent, complete and consistent information disclosure is an indispensable factor. Information disclosure not only helps investors understand the environmental and social impacts of funded projects, but also contributes to strengthening market confidence, ensuring the transparency and reputation of the issuing enterprise, thereby attracting domestic and international investors.
On behalf of the State Securities Commission, Mr. Vu Chi Dung respectfully thanked the British Embassy in Hanoi, the UK PACT Program, experts from Carbon Trust and experts from Vietnam for accompanying, contributing expertise and enthusiasm in the process of building this Handbook.
On behalf of the British Embassy in Hanoi, Ms. Anna Gibson, Counselor on Climate Change, said that this conference marks an important milestone in the common journey towards a greener and more sustainable financial future.
Ms. Anna Gibson shared about the urgency of action on climate change and the important role of finance in supporting the transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy.
According to Ms. Anna Gibson, Vietnam has made strong commitments on the international stage, including a commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. To achieve this goal, green bonds are a powerful tool to mobilize private capital for projects that bring real environmental benefits. The success of green bonds depends on trust that the capital raised will be used transparently and efficiently.
By enhancing transparency and standardizing disclosure information, this handbook will help build investor confidence, minimize the risk of “greenwashing” and support the development of a reliable and robust green financial market in Vietnam.
“The UK Government is committed to strengthening its support for Vietnam’s green finance journey and looks forward to expanding cooperation with the Ministry of Finance, the State Securities Commission and other agencies and organizations in Vietnam through a more comprehensive strategic relationship, aiming to mobilize green finance on a large scale, strengthen capital markets and make Vietnam a regional leader in sustainable finance,” Ms. Anna added.
On this occasion, the British Embassy would like to express our sincere thanks to the State Securities Commission, the team of experts from Carbon Trust and the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Agriculture and Environment, and all partners for their dedication and cooperation in making this Handbook a reality.
Representatives of the State Securities Commission and the British Embassy also expressed their thanks to the financial institutions, businesses and experts present at the workshop, which contributed to ensuring that this Handbook was not only launched but also effectively implemented.
With guidance from this document and sharing from experts at the workshop, businesses will be equipped with more knowledge about green bonds, especially green bond information disclosure activities, to act together for economic development, contributing to the implementation of national commitments on green growth and sustainable development.
The workshop focused on introducing the Green Bond Disclosure Handbook – a practical guide to help issuers and stakeholders understand the characteristics of green bonds, the importance of transparent disclosure, as well as pre- and post-issuance disclosure requirements in accordance with international best practices and Vietnamese regulations.
The handbook includes the following main sections:
(1) The Introduction states the purpose, scope, target audience and usage of the Handbook.
(2) The second part explains the concept of green bonds, the legal context, good reporting practices and the importance of pre- and post-issuance disclosure.
(3) The third part details the pre-issuance disclosure requirements, including international practices with four core components (use of capital, project selection, capital management, reporting) and Vietnamese legal regulations on corporate and environmental bonds.
(4) The fourth part focuses on post-issuance disclosure, according to both international standards and domestic law.
(5) In addition, the Handbook includes appendices that provide case studies and comparisons of disclosure requirements according to international and regional standards.
Following the success of the Conference in Hanoi, the State Securities Commission will continue to organize the introduction of the Green Bond Information Disclosure Handbook in Ho Chi Minh City on October 15, 2025.
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