SEC launches green equity guidelines

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has marked another milestone in developing the country’s capital market by introducing Southeast Asia’s first green equity guidelines.

- By RICHMOND MERCURY

The commission issued on Sept. 23 SEC Memorandum Circular 13, Series of 2025, outlining the Guidelines on Philippine Green Equity.

The SEC said that green equity is a complement to sustainable debt instruments to expand the range of sustainable investment products in the market.

The commission’s guidelines are intended to set out a framework for green equity offerings, thus providing greater visibility of green activities by companies.

“The issuance of the SEC Green Equity Guidelines is a game-changing initiative that will help develop the capital market not only by boosting liquidity but also by supporting our climate goals,” SEC chairperson Francis Lim said.