Sustainable Finance Taxonomy Guidelines
The Philippine Sustainable Finance Taxonomy Guidelines was issued in February 2024 under the auspices of the Financial Sector Forum (FSF) composed of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Insurance Commission (IC), and the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Launch of CE Taxonomy update to SFTG
The SFTG update for Circular economy objective is completed and will have a credible usable list of economic activities contributing to circular economy in Philippines.
Defining Sustainability for the Philippines
The SFTG serves as a tool to classify whether an economic activity is environmentally and socially sustainable and guides different stakeholders in making informed investment or financing decisions.
The SFTG aimed to direct and increase capital flows to economic activities that further sustainability objectives, including GHG emission reduction and building climate resilience. This likewise promotes transparency and credibility by minimizing the risk of greenwashing and supports a just transition to a sustainable economy.
Climate change mitigation (EO1)
Activities contributing to the substantial reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Transition to a Circular Economy (EO2)
Promoting sustainable consumption and resource efficiency across all industrial value chains.
Climate change adaptation (EO3)
Enhancing resilience against the impacts of climate change and environmental volatility.
Protection of healthy ecosystems and biodiversity (EO4)
Protecting and restoring natural habitats, ecosystems and biological diversity.
Navigating the Process
Select Sector
Identify the specific economic sector relevant to your project or investment portfolio.
Identify Activity
Evaluate the specific economic activity against technical screening guidelines.
Choose SFTG Objective
Select the environmental objective most relevant to your activity.
View SFTG Criteria
Access detailed compliance metrics and DNSH (Do No Significant Harm) requirements.