Title Leveraging Blockchain Technology in Green Finance

Abstract: To achieve net zero emissions by 2050, a $275 trillion investment is needed, with the private sector playing a significant role. Green corporate bonds are a popular financing method, having grown to 6% of global corporate bonds in 2021. Despite their potential, green bonds face challenges, such as lack of standardization, high costs, and greenwashing risks. Tokenization through Security Token Offerings (STOs) can increase demand and supply for green bonds by enabling fractional ownership, eliminating intermediaries, and improving transparency with blockchain technology and IoT sensors. This drives demand, increases liquidity, and reduces greenwashing risk. STOs also allow smaller investments and finance access for SMEs.This study employs a multi-criteria decision-making model to select a blockchain platform for STOs in green bonds. The process involves identifying platforms, defining features, evaluating suitability, and selecting the platform that best aligns with green bond STO requirements.