- within Corporate/Commercial Law topic(s)
- in South America
- within Corporate/Commercial Law topic(s)
- with readers working within the Healthcare industries
On September 23, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") issued Memorandum Circular No. 13, Series of 2025, or the Guidelines on Philippine Green Equity (the "Green Equity Guidelines"). The Green Equity Guidelines establish a framework for designating listed shares of companies as "Philippine Green Equity," thereby enhancing visibility of enterprises actively engaged in environmentally sustainable activities
The Green Equity Guidelines draw on existing international frameworks such as the World Federation of Exchanges' Green Equity Principles, Nasdaq Green Equity Designation, and the London Stock Exchange's Green Economy Mark. They also build upon local and regional standards, including the ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance ("ATSF") and the Philippine Sustainable Finance Taxonomy Guidelines ("SFTG") issued by the Financial Sector Forum.
The Green Equity Guidelines took effect immediately after their publication in two newspapers of general circulation.
Continue readinghere or via this link.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.