New GSS Bond Framework Launched to Boost Sustainable Finance

PHNOM PENH, May 31, 2026 (KPT) — Authorities on Sunday unveiled a new framework for issuing Green, Social, and Sustainability (GSS) Bonds, aiming to expand the country’s sustainable finance market and attract more environmentally and socially responsible investment.

The guidance was jointly introduced by the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Cambodia at an event in Phnom Penh on May 29.

Building on green bond guidelines rolled out in 2022 with support from the Asian Development Bank, the new framework adds standards for social and sustainability bonds to support broader investment activities.

Sou Socheat, Director-General of SERC, said sustainable finance is becoming essential for building a resilient economy, underscoring Cambodia’s commitment to strengthening capital markets and encouraging investments with positive environmental and social impacts.

Enrico Gaveglia, UNDP’s Resident Representative in Cambodia, highlighted the need to diversify financing sources beyond traditional development assistance while reinforcing domestic capital markets for long-term growth.

Officials said the framework is expected to foster a high-integrity sustainable finance ecosystem, mobilize private sector investment, and contribute to Cambodia’s Sustainable Development Goals.

The launch event drew around 100 participants, including representatives from government institutions, regulators, development partners, financial institutions, listed companies, industry associations, and sustainable finance experts.