ABSTRACT
This article examines the historical developments, characteristics, and types of green, sustainable, and social capital market instruments, as well as the principles, guidelines, manuals, and other regulations established regarding these instruments in both the world and Türkiye.
I. INTRODUCTION
In a globalized world, financial markets not only support economic growth but also play an increasingly important role in finding solutions to the pressing challenges facing our planet and society. Issues such as climate change, social inequality, and sustainable use of resources are pushing investors and companies to reevaluate their financial decisions and adopt the concept of ‘sustainable finance’. At the center of this transformation are green, social, and sustainable capital market instruments. This article analyses the rise of these instruments and discusses both their historical development and how financial markets are adapting to this new paradigm.
In today’s world, it is observed that green, social, and sustainable capital market instruments pave the way to a sustainable future by combining financial returns with social and environmental benefits. Based on this observation, the following arguments will be addressed in this article: Firstly, the definitions, functions, and differences of green, social, and sustainable bonds will be explained in detail. Then, international standards and principles in this field, especially the guidelines set by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA), will be analyzed. Theexisting legal framework in Türkiye, the Capital Markets Board (CMB) regulations and national legislation such as the Draft Green Taxonomy Regulation will also be analyzed. Finally, the potential of these instruments in generating environmental and social impact and their contribution to sustainable development goals will be assessed.
II. HISTORICAL PROGRESS
In its most basic definition, a market is an environment where buyers and sellers come together and exchange. Markets where goods and services and the resources required for their production are bought and sold are called real markets, while markets where financial resources change hands are called financial markets. Financial markets are divided into two money market and capital market. While the markets where the supply and demand of shortterm funds are realized are defined as money markets, the markets where the supply and demand of medium and longterm funds are realized are defined as capital markets. The capital market has become a market that is frequently preferred by investors today because it provides both direct financing opportunities and various investment instruments1.
The capital market is based on companies issuing securities such as stocks and bonds to meet their financing needs and selling them to investors, with these instruments being traded in secondary markets. Investors, while expecting returns such as dividends or interest income, make their decisions based on the company’s performance and publicly disclosed information. The smooth functioning of the market, transparency, and investor protection is ensured through the interaction of the Capital Markets Board (CMB), stock exchanges, clearing institutions, investment firms, and other market participants.
The Paris Climate Agreement and the 2050 netzero emissions target require trillions of dollars in investment to achieve the goals of transitioning to a lowcarbon economy. This massive financing need is further accentuated by the inability of developed countries to fully meet their financial commitments to developing nations. As a result, in addition to public resources, directing private sector resources toward climatefriendly projects plays a critical role in combating climate change and accelerating the transition to a climateneutral, resilient, and equitable economy2. In summary, it can be clearly stated that the financing needs of the green transition have triggered the development and widespread adoption of sustainable and green financial instruments not only in credit markets but also in financial markets.
It is also necessary to address the concepts of sustainability and green, which constitute the fundamental building blocks of financing for climate and ecological concerns. Sustainability is a multidimensional concept encompassing various issues such as the conservation of natural resources, reduction of environmental pollution, and improvement of waste management processes. The social dimension of sustainability focuses on promoting equitable and fair processes, protecting human rights, and ensuring equal opportunities. The economic dimension of sustainability, on the other hand, deals with the efficient and effective use of resources to achieve longterm success. When these dimensions are considered together under the umbrella concept of sustainability, they can demonstrate more functional and effective roles, especially when paired with green capital market instruments. The concept of “green” is closely linked to sustainability and refers primarily to environmental factors and the protection of the natural balance of ecosystems.
Ultimately, it must be stated that it is impossible to address green, social, and sustainable capital market instruments independently of their historical development and transformation, the adaptation of financial markets to these transformations, their quest to produce new solutions, and the essence of these concepts.
III. GENERAL OVERVIEW OF GREEN, SUSTAINABLE AND SOCIAL CAPITAL MARKET INSTRUMENTS
The green, sustainable, and social capital market instruments, which constitute a significant portion of the global fixedincome markets, offer investors a unique opportunity to align their financial objectives with international sustainability goals. Through these instruments, which aim to provide environmental, social, and economic benefits, investors can achieve financial returns while also fulfilling their environmental and social responsibilities.
Green, social, and sustainable bonds are among the most prevalent instruments in this category. The primary function of green bonds is to provide financing for projects that generate positive environmental impacts, such as combating climate change, conserving natural resources, and promoting environmental sustainability. Socbonds, on the other hand, finance projects that aim to increase access to essential services like education, healthcare, and housing, as well as reduce social inequalities and promote equal opportunities. Sustainable bonds, meanwhile, have a broader scope, combining both environmental and social benefits to finance projects that can have a more comprehensive impact.
These bonds are issued in compliance with international standards and practices set by internationally recognized and reputable in stitutions such as ICMA, as well as regulatory rules issued by national authorities such as the CMB. Since these instruments, which are offered to investors by the principles of transparency, honesty and consistency, also entail potential risks, it is of great importance that investors adopt a conscious and careful approach.
A. Green Capital Market Instruments
Green capital market instruments are financial instruments that have emerged to support the objectives of environmental sustainability and combating climate change and have the potential to provide returns to investors. These instruments are used for partial or full financing or refinancing of new and/or existing green projects by enabling investors to transfer capital to environmentally friendly projects. The funds obtained from the issuance of green capital market instruments are used in projects that are in line with the environmental objectives. These projects include topics directly related to ecology, such as climate change mitigation and adaptation, transition to a circular economy, sustainable use of water and marine resources, conservation of natural resources, protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems, and pollution prevention and control. The common point of these projects is that they are designed to provide environmental benefits and support the implementation of sustainable development goals.
These bonds are issued by the Green Bond Principles set out by ICMA and the proceeds are directed to predetermined environmental projects. In green bonds, which can be issued by governments, multinational banks, or corporations, the issuer undertakes to repay the principal and interest on the bond. The fact that funds are only allocated to projects with positive environmental impact is the most important criterion that distinguishes green bonds from conventional bonds. However, from a legal point of view, they do not have any significant difference from conventional bonds.
Green capital market instruments, which offer investors the opportunity to align their financial goals with environmental values and contribute to positive changes, are one of the popular methods for investors who want to achieve environmental, social, and corporate governance goals. In addition, in some cases, they may become more attractive for investors by offering tax incentives.
Green projects may need to be assessed and certificated by an independent organization to qualify as ‘green’ in the sense mentioned. The use of these instruments is carried out in line with international standards. Demand for green capital market instruments is on the rise in line with investors’ growing interest in sustainable financing solutions. This contributes to the creation of a significant source of funding for projects that promote environmental sustainability and play an important role in achieving environmental goals.
B. Social Capital Market Instruments
The effective use of financial instruments to address social issues has become increasingly important in today’s world. In this context, social impact bonds or social capital market instruments stand out as an innovative and resultsoriented financing model. The functioning and characteristics of social capital market instruments should be examined to explore the potential they offer in creating social impact. Social capital market instruments are essentially a financing mechanism designed to enhance the effectiveness and impact of social services. In this model, the private sector invests by providing upfront financing for projects aimed at addressing or reducing a specific social issue. The projects financed span a wide range, including accessible infrastructure, access to basic services, affordable housing, job creation, food security, and socioeconomic advancement. This structure aims to promote publicprivate sector collaboration, ensuring more efficient use of publicresources while channeling private capital into projects that create social impact.
Social capital market instruments are designed to use the funds raised from their issuance fully or partially to finance or refinance of new and/or existing projects with social impact.
One of the most important advantages of social capital market instruments is that they provide social service providers with the flexibility to develop and implement innovative solutions. At the same time, social instruments are characterized by enabling public institutions to respond effectively to social problems without budget constraints. Since the startup costs are covered by private investors, the pressure on the public budget is reduced, paving the way for more efficient and effective services to those in need.
The social capital market financing model has been applied in various social areas in different countries and offers an innovative approach to find solutions to social problems. However, as with any financial instrument, these instruments have potential risks and practical challenges. At this point, the critical issue is the accurate identification, measurement, and evaluation of performance targets. These are critical for the success of the project and the return of investors. In addition, the effective management of the cooperation between the public and private sectors and the establishment of mechanisms to resolve possible disputes are also important for the establishment of safe markets that can expand the circulation of these instruments In sum, social capital market instruments are considered innovative financing models with high potential to create social impact. However, successful implementation requires careful planning, a transparent process and effective cooperation between all stakeholders. Managing implementation challenges and potential risks is crucial to maximizing the social benefits of these instruments.
C. Sustainable Capital Market Instruments
Sustainable bonds are fixedincome financial instruments whose returns are intended exclusively to finance or refinance environmental and social projects. These bonds support investments in sustainable development goals such as environmental protection, combating climate change, reducing social inequalities and similar goals.
The main difference between sustainable bonds and green bonds and social bonds is that the financing covers more than one category. Green bonds focus only on environmental projects, while social bonds focus on projects that provide social benefits. Howev er, sustainable bonds fund projects that combine these two categories. For example, they expand renewable energy infrastructure and at the same time provide energy access to disadvantaged communities.
One important feature of sustainable bonds is that the financing provided should be allocated to predetermined social and environmental projects. Efficient and transparent management of the funds ensures that these instruments are favored by investors with confidence. A clear plan on how the bond’s returns are utilized is reported as a tangible indicator of a commitment to sustainability, enabling investors to assess the impact of projects.
Sustainable bonds can be issued by companies, public institutions and municipalities and can also be used for specific assets and projects. These bonds, which can be issued with or without collateral, are recognized as an important investment instrument that combines both financial and environmental-social responsibility objectives. They offer a unique flexibility in financing projects that provide both social and environmental benefits.
In conclusion, sustainable bonds offer an effective and innovative financing model for projects that aim to contribute to the solve environmental and social problems. By accelerating the process of achieving sustainable development goals, these bonds aim to contribute to a more livable future.
IV. INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS AND PRINCIPLES
A. ICMA Green Bond Principles
The Green Bond Principles, prepared and published by ICMA in consultation with members, observers, and relevant stakeholders3, are designed to support progress toward environmental and social sustainability. The main objective of the principles set out in the Green Bond Principles is to increase the role of global capital markets in financing projects for environmental and social sustainability. The Green Bond Principles were updated in 2021 in line with the feedback received from members and observers from 2020. These principles aim to guide issuers and investors by providing best practices for financing environmentally sustainable projects and recommendations that promote transparency and information sharing.
The main function of the Green Bond Principles is to emphasize the transparency, accuracy and reliability required to provide investors with information to assess their environmental impact and to maintain market integrity. In this context, four key components have been identified: Utilization of proceeds, project evaluation and selection process, management of proceeds, and reporting. The first of these components, the utilization of proceeds, determines that the proceeds of green bonds should be directed to projects that will provide environmental benefits. The project appraisal and selection process component sets criteria and develops recommendations on how projects should be appraised and selected. The revenue management component defines the processes for managing and monitoring revenues and describes mechanisms to ensure that the principle of transparency is fully realized. Another component, the reporting component, encourages regular reporting on the use of revenues and the impact of projects, facilitating investor confidence by ensuring accountability when necessary.
The Green Bond Principles define four main types of green bonds: The first is the standard green project bond, which is used to finance needed projects and provides a full return to the issuer; the second is the green income bond, which is based on the issuer’s income streams and whose return is not dependent on the issuer; the third is the green project bond, which is directly linked to a specific green project; and the last is the covered green bond, which is used to provide financing for specific green projects.
The Green Bond Principles provide a broad framework for how green projects can be linked to environmental objectives. Eligible projects include renewable energy projects, energy efficiency projects, pollution prevention and control projects, and sustainable water management projects.
In addition, the Green Bond Principles explain the process of linking environmental objectives to investors and issuers. In this context, it describes processes on how to assess and select projects to ensure that they meet specific environmental objectives.
As a result, the Green Bond Principles are a comprehensive guideline that serves as a reference source for market participants to ensure transparency, reliability and sustainability in the financing of environmental projects.
B. ICMA Sustainability Bond Guidelines
The Sustainability Bond Guidelines4 were prepared by ICMA in June 2021. These guidelines, together with the Green Bond Principles and the Social Bond Principles, provide voluntary frameworks that aim to promote the role of global capital markets in addressing environmental and social sustainability.
The Sustainability Bond Guidelines set out best practices for bond issuers when issuing bonds that serve social and/or environmental objectives, taking into account the principles of transparency and public disclosure, thereby supporting the integrity of the market. According to the Sustainability Bond Guidelines, capital market bonds are types of bonds where the bond proceeds are to be used exclusively to finance green and social projects. In this context, issuers are required to categorise these bonds as green bonds, social bonds or sustainable bonds according to the main objectives of their projects.
The four key components of the Green Bond Principles - use of proceeds, project evaluation and selection process, management of proceeds and reporting - also apply to sustainable bonds.
According to the Sustainability Bond Guidelines, sustainable bonds can be used not only to finance environmental and social projects, but also to finance projects aligned with climate transition strategies. In this context, issuers wishing to implement net zero emission strategies in line with the Paris Agreement targets will also be able to obtain guidance from the Climate Transition Finance Handbook5.
The implementation of the Sustainability Bond Guidelines is voluntary and issuers make the decision to issue sustainable bonds independently. Therefore, it should be noted that issuers are not obliged to comply with the regulations introduced in the Sustainability Guidelines in this process. Although not binding, issuers are not exempt from the obligation to clearly indicate to market participants which principles their bonds comply with.
As a result, these Sustainability Bond Guidelines provide an indepth understanding of sustainability bonds and their financial applications, providing an important reference source for promoting sustainable finance and raising awareness among market participants.
C. ICMA Social Bond Principles
The Social Bond Principles6, published by ICMA in June 2023, provide voluntary process guidelines for the issuance of bonds to finance social projects. Feedback provided by ICMA members and observers was taken into account during the preparation of the Principles. The Principles are a set of best practices and recommendations aimed at enhancing the role of global capital markets to achieve international social and environmental sustainability goals.
The Social Bond Principles encourage issuers to identify the characteristics of these bonds and the benefits of social projects for social and environmental purposes, based on the principle of transparency and disclosure. In addition, as in the Green Bond Principles, this guide defines four main components of bonds to be used in financing social projects: Use of proceeds, project evaluation and selection process, management of proceeds and reporting.
In this context, the definition of social bonds specifies that the proceeds will only be used to finance eligible social projects. It also specifically emphasizes that issuers of social bonds should identify the social benefits for the target audiences of the projects and take the necessary measures to manage the potential negative social or environmental impacts of these projects.
The Social Bond Principles also provide examples of what social projects can be. These projects cover a variety of areas such as provision of basic infrastructure, access to basic services, employment creation and socio-economic empowerment. In addition, various disadvantaged groups such as those living below the poverty line, marginalized communities, persons with disabilities and groups affected by climate change are identified as target groups.
As a result, the Social Bond Principles provide comprehensive guidance on social bond issuance processes and encourage them to adopt best practices in terms of transparency, accountability and social impact.
V. GREEN, SUSTAINABLE AND SOCIAL CAPITAL MARKETIN STRUMENTS IN TURKISH LAW
A. Legal Framework of Green, Sustainable and Social Capital Market Instruments
The Green Debt Instrument, Sustainable Debt Instrument, Green Lease Certificate, Sustainable Lease Certificate Guideline7, published by the CMB on 22.09.2022 sets out the principles to be followed in the issuance of green and sustainable debt instruments and lease certificates. The scope of this guideline, which was published to ensure that these instruments are carried out in line with international standards and to increase transparency and consistency in the financing of projects that can contribute to environmental sustainability, consists of green and sustainable debt instruments and lease certificates. This guideline is based on ICMA’s Green Bond Principles and the general approach in the guideline is to realize issuances in compliance with these principles.
Another guideline issued by the CMB in line with the global sustainable financing trend is the Guideline on Green, Sustainable and Social Capital Market Instruments (‘Guideline’) published on 06.09.2024. The Guideline addresses the issue in a broad perspective from issuance stages to general principles and provides the general legal framework.
Another source that should be mentioned in this context is the Draft Regulation on Green Taxonomy of Türkiye published by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change on 25 September 2024, which is in line with the European Union and national plans8. This Draft defines economic activities that aim to contribute to the achievement of environmental objectives. In this context, the concept of ‘harmonized economic activity’ is defined and it is envisaged to support activities that meet certain environmental criteria and comply with social security standards. The Draft also requires technical reviews and sustainability reporting for compatible activities9.
B. Guide to Green, Sustainable and Social Capital Market Instruments
The regulations stipulated by the Guidelines should be closely scrutinized, as it is the source that constitutes the main basis for the basic procedures and principles on the subject. The main purpose of the Guidelines is to enhance the environmental and social impact of capital market instruments and to provide a comprehensive framework for ensuring transparency and compliance in issuance processes.
In general terms, it can be stated that the Guidelines consist of general principles, basic components, types of green projects, types of social projects, project evaluation and selection process, fund management, reporting, external evaluation and regulations on foreign issuances.
The Guideline, prepared on the basis of the Capital Markets Law published in the Official Gazette dated 30.12.2012 and numbered 28513, sets out the principles to be followed in the issuance of green, sustainable and social capital market instruments. The aim is to ensure that these issuances are carried out in line with international standards and to increase transparency and accountability. It is aimed to ensure transparency, honesty and consistency in the financing of green and social projects.
One of the notable points in the context of the definitions made in the Guideline is the distinction between blue and green capital market instruments. While blue capital market instruments are issued to raise funds for projects that have a positive impact on aquatic habitats, green, social and sustainable capital market instruments are used to finance environmental and social projects.
There are various principles regulated for the issuance of capital market instruments mentioned in the Guideline. Accordingly, issuers should explain the compliance of the issuance with the Guideline in a framework document. This document should also specify how the funds to be raised from the issue will be utilized. There is also a restriction on the intended use of the funds. The funds raised may only be used to finance or refinance green and/or social projects (new or existing) as defined in the Guideline.
Another noteworthy principle is the require ment to obtain a seconparty opinion confirming that the framework document is in line with the Guideline. In addition, issuers should determine whether the capital market instrument is green, social or sustainable based on the underlying objective of the project.
The limitation on underlying assets in the Guideline is also noteworthy. Instruments such as green, social and sustainable lease certificates, asset and mortgage backed securities may only be used as underlying assets for green and social projects specified in the Guidelines.
In addition, in to prevent abuse, the Guideline state that expressions such as ‘green’, ‘sustainable’ and ‘social’ cannot be used in issuances that are not within the scope of the Guideline.
According to the Guideline, which emphasize the principles of transparency and public disclosure, issuers are required to submit the framework document, second party opinion and other relevant documents to the CMB at the time of the issue ceiling application. Upon approval, these documents must be published on the issuer’s website and, if applicable, on the Public Disclosure Platform.
The Guideline envisage a separate issuance ceiling for green, sustainable and social capital market instruments. A separate issuance ceiling should be obtained from the CMB for such issuances and this ceiling should only be used for green, sustainable and social capital market instruments.
Some of the regulations introduced by the Guideline on issuances are related to the use of framework documents and second party opinions and the fate of framework documents issued before the Guideline were published. Accordingly, the same framework document and second party opinion may be used in different issuance ceiling applications for projects with the same purpose. However, framework documents issued before the publication of the Guideline and not in compliance with the Guideline are not considered in this scope. The group frame work document prepared for the group to which the issuer belongs may only be used with the approval of the issuer’s board of directors. It is also one of the requirements of the Guideline that the framework document must be subject to a resolution of the current board of directors in each issuance ceiling application. The Guideline include four main components: Utilization of funds from issuance, proj ect evaluation and selection process, fund management, and reporting. The Guideline emphasize that funds should be allocated to identified projects and in particular that the processes should be transparently report ed. In addition, fund utilization reports and impact reports need to be prepared and disclosed to the public.
The Guideline not only include regulations on issuance processes but also clarify the types of projects. According to the Guideline, projects such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, and pollution prevention are among the types of green projects. The distinguishing feature of these projects is that they provide environmental benefits. For a project to qualify as a green project, it must contribute to environmental sustainability goals and provide measurable benefits. Another prominent project type in the Guide is social projects. Projects that affect large segments of society, such as accessible infrastructure and access to basic services, are considered social projects. The distinguishing feature of these projects is that they deliver social benefits. It is also sufficient for social projects to aim to achieve positive social outcomes for a specific group of people rather than the society as a whole.
In terms of the project evaluation and selection process, the Guideline stipulate that issuers should identify the social and environmental objectives, project types and target audiences of projects. In this respect, the assessment of environmental and social risks is also important. In addition, the criteria and processes used in the selection of projects should be explained in detail in the frame - work document.
The Guideline also set out how the funds from the issuance will be managed. According to the regulation, the funds should be allocated to green and/or social projects. Indeed, one of the issues to be explained in the framework document is the management of funds. Monitoring and safe management of the funds are essential for the process to be carried out in line with the fundamental principles.
Within the scope of compliance with the principles of public disclosure, transparency and accountability, issuers are required to prepare and publicly disclose fund utilization reports and impact reports. These reports cover the environmental and social impacts of projects.
The Guideline also have provisions for external evaluation. In this context, issuers are required to ensure that projects comply with the Guidelines by obtaining external evaluation services. This service is provided by independent organizations and evaluates the environmental and social objectives of the issuer. External evaluation is the name given to the mechanism that essentially audits the compliance of issuances with international standards.
VI. CONCLUSION
In light of all these explanations and regulations, it can be said that green, sustainable, and social capital market instruments play an important role in achieving global sustainability goals. In short, these instruments provide financial returns for investors while allowing them to fulfill their environmental and social responsibilities. In technical terms, green bonds finance environmental projects, social bonds finance social projects, and sustainable bonds finance projects that provide both environmental and social benefits.
ICMA is one of the international organizations that plays an important role in the development of green, social, and sustainable bond markets by being a guiding and encouraging actor in the context of international capital markets. ICMA’s Green Bond Principles, Social Bond Principles and Sustainability Bonds Guidelines provide a reference point for market actors by setting out best practices for the issuance and manage ment of these instruments. These principles are based on the fundamental principles of transparency, integrity and credibility and provide a basis for issuers to assess their environmental and social impacts.
The CMB is the organization responsible for supervising and regulating capital markets in Türkiye. The Guidelines set out the rules for the issuance and management of these instruments in Türkiye. The Guideline are aligned with ICMA Principles and aim to encourage issuers to adopt best practices in transparency, accountability, and social impact. The Guideline include detailed regulations on issues such as framework document preparation, fund management, reporting, and external evaluation, and are important for protecting investors and ensuring market integrity.
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4 ICMA, “Sustainability Bond Guidelines 2021 – Turkish Translation,” https://www.icmagroup.org/assets/documents/Regulatory/Green-onds/Translations/2021/Turkish-SBG-2021.pdf?vid=2, Accessed: January 12, 2025.
5 ICMA, “Climate Transition Finance Handbook 2020 – Turkish Translation”, https://www.icmagroup.org/assets/documents/sustainable-inance/translations/turkish-ctfh2020-12-080321.pdf, Accessed on: January 12, 2025.
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