Guidelines on the Sustainable Bond Grant Scheme
1. Purpose
To encourage issuers to issue sustainable bonds and to enhance their willingness to participate in issuing sustainable bonds.
2. Activity Period
From August 1, 2024, to December 31, 2026.
3. Eligibility Criteria
Issuers who have obtained Taipei Exchange sustainable bond accreditation and completed the issuance and listing of sustainable government bonds or sustainable convertible (exchangeable) bonds on the Taipei Exchange during the activity period. Each issuer is eligible for the subsidy only once.
4. Subsidy Method
Subsidies will be provided for the external review costs of the sustainable bond framework, subject to the following conditions:
i. The issuer has completed the issuance of sustainable government bonds or sustainable convertible (exchangeable) bonds during the activity period and has listed them on the Taipei Exchange.
ii. The issuer shall submit proof of payment for the external review costs. The Taipei Exchange will verify and reimburse the actual costs, up to a maximum of NTD 350,000.
iii. The issuer must apply for the subsidy within 2 months after listing on the Taipei Exchange by submitting the following documents: (1) proof of payment for the external review costs; (2) receipts or invoices issued by the issuer; (3) remittance account details.
5. Supplementary Provisions
i. The Taipei Exchange reserves the right to amend these guidelines. Any matters not covered in these guidelines may be revised by the Taipei Exchange as necessary.
ii. The English version is provided for reference only.
iii. The Chinese version shall prevail in case of any discrepancies between the English and Chinese versions.