BIS Calls for Blockchain-Based Sustainable Finance Solutions: A COP28 Initiative
On 11 de sept. de 2025, the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) announced a groundbreaking initiative calling for innovative sustainable finance solutions leveraging the power of blockchain technology. Indeed, the newly announced COP28 initiative seeks to address critical data verification gaps and promote transparency in ESG reporting, marking a significant step towards a more sustainable financial future.
This urgent call to action, launched in partnership with the Central Bank of UAE and the Emirates Institute of Finance (11 de sept. de 2025), specifically targets technology solutions to address key challenges in the sustainable finance ecosystem. According to BlockBeats news on September 11th (11 de sept. de 2025), the focus is on leveraging technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things to enhance the integrity and efficiency of sustainable financial practices (11 de sept. de 2025).
Addressing Data Verification Gaps with Blockchain
The BIS's initiative calls for technology solutions to address data verification gaps in sustainable finance across three defined problem statements. Among these, AI solutions for sustainable finance are highlighted (11 de sept. de 2025). But blockchain's role is pivotal.
According to the report, blockchain can enable more transparent and efficient ESG reporting, verification, and monitoring. This technology can also facilitate green bond issuance and trading and streamline carbon credit management, ensuring greater accountability and trust in sustainable investments. The BIS Innovation Hub has already explored how to apply these technologies to green finance instruments and climate-related disclosure (11 de sept. de 2025).
Why Blockchain for Sustainable Finance?
The advantages of using blockchain in sustainable finance are numerous. Its inherent transparency, immutability, and security features make it ideally suited for:
- Enhanced ESG Reporting: Providing auditable and tamper-proof records of environmental, social, and governance data.
- Green Bond Transparency: Tracking the use of proceeds from green bonds to ensure they are used for their intended sustainable purposes.
- Carbon Credit Management: Creating a secure and transparent marketplace for carbon credits, promoting carbon offsetting initiatives.
- Improved Data Verification: Offering a decentralized and verifiable platform for validating sustainability claims and preventing greenwashing.
The BIS's initiative represents a crucial step towards integrating blockchain technology into the heart of sustainable finance, paving the way for a more transparent, efficient, and accountable global financial system.