Why You Should Join the GIP:

Reputation Enhancement

• By joining the      GIP, prospective signatories can demonstrate their commitment and ambition      in climate action and sustainable development.

Access to Green Investment Opportunities

• The GIP      explores opportunities for its members to finance green projects through      the Green Project Database, which is provided free of charge.

• Members can      also connect with other signatories to explore potential business      opportunities.

Access to Free Tools for Capacity Building

• GIP has      developed a range of casebooks and tools through member-led working groups      for free use by GIP members, including the Climate and Environmental Risk      Assessment Toolbox and a Handbook for TCFD Disclosure.

• GIP regularly      organizes capacity-building activities on various topics, such as      environmental risk analysis, information disclosure, and transition      finance.

How to Apply

1. How to apply to      become a signatory institution?

For institutions that meet the GIP adoption requirements, including lenders, investors, and project owners or developers operating in or having projects in the Belt & Road region:

Step 1: Send a letter of application to sec_gip@gipbr.net. The letter should include a written introduction of the institution, including its governance structure, financial position, and progress related to green finance. Supplemental documents such as the ESG annual report, ESG policy, and climate-related corporate strategy are welcome.

Step 2: Your application will be reviewed by the GIP Steering Committee (both Co-chairs and other members). Once approved, your institution will be eligible to become a signatory of the GIP.

Step 3: Your institution will sign the Institutional Signatory Declaration provided by the Secretariat. Once signed by senior management, your institution will officially become a supporter of the GIP.

1. How      to apply to become a supporting institution?

For institutions that do not meet the GIP adoption requirements (e.g., third-party service providers) but wish to support the GIP, they may join as supporting institutions.

Step 1: Send a letter of application to sec_gip@gipbr.net. The letter should include an introduction to your institution and the reasons why your institution wants to join the GIP.

Step 2: Your application will be reviewed by the GIP Steering Committee Co-chairs. Once approved, your institution will be eligible to become a supporter of the GIP.

Step 3: Your institution will sign the Letter of Support provided by the Secretariat. Once signed by senior management, your institution will officially become a supporter of the GIP.

1. How      to apply to become an observer institution?

For institutions interested in learning more about GIP operations and considering joining the GIP, they can apply for observer status. The observer status is valid for 24 months and can be extended for another 24 months.

Step 1: Send a letter of application to sec_gip@gipbr.net. The letter should include a written introduction of the institution, including governance structure, financial position, and progress related to green finance. Supplemental documents such as the ESG annual report, ESG policy, and climate-related corporate strategy are welcome.

Step 2: Your application will be reviewed by the GIP Steering Committee Co-chairs. Once approved, your institution will be eligible to become an observer of the GIP.

Step 3: Your institution will sign the letter provided by the Secretariat. Once signed by senior management, your institution will officially become an observer of the GIP.