The Guernsey Green Fund literature introduces the world’s first regulated green investment product, launched by Guernsey in 2018. Designed to provide clarity, confidence, and credibility to green investments, the fund regime enables managers to verify that their portfolios meet strict environmental criteria aligned with international standards, particularly the Common Principles for Climate Mitigation Finance Tracking.
At the time of publication, sustainable finance was gaining global traction, but concerns around greenwashing and inconsistent ESG definitions were widespread. The Guernsey Green Fund addressed these challenges by offering a transparent framework that ensures capital is genuinely directed toward climate-positive outcomes.
The regime is flexible, allowing funds to be structured under existing Guernsey frameworks while meeting green certification requirements. It reinforces Guernsey’s reputation as an innovative and well-regulated jurisdiction, committed to supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.
