Singapore Management University (SMU), in collaboration with a global consortium of universities and finance leaders, has unveiled the Sustainable Finance Taxonomy Mapper. This pioneering platform, launched on 17 November 2025, is designed to compare and connect sustainable finance taxonomies across different countries, facilitating a shared understanding of taxonomy design and enhancing global interoperability in sustainable finance standards.
The initiative, developed with partners including Dublin City University, the University of Edinburgh, and the Climate Bonds Initiative, seeks to support policymakers and improve the design of sustainable finance policies. Dr Theodor Cojoianu of SMU, who co-leads the research team, highlighted the platform’s role in providing data and tools for effective policy design, stating, “Our sustainable finance mapper tool and academic network will support policymakers, financial services actors, and civil society.”
The project is co-funded by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. It invites global academic institutions to contribute to expanding the platform, aiming to bridge the divide in green finance policies worldwide. Sean Kidney, CEO of the Climate Bonds Initiative, remarked, “The next step is a tool to navigate seamlessly across them, quickly finding the extensive common ground.”
SMU’s involvement underscores its commitment to transformative education and impactful research, aligning with its 2030 Strategic Plan. The university’s active participation in global discussions on climate change and sustainable finance further exemplifies its role in shaping international standards. Prof Elvin Lim, Dean of SMU’s College of Integrative Studies, expressed excitement about the college’s role in fostering international research partnerships on green finance policies.
