The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry association for exchanges and clearing houses, has today launched a formal consultation on its draft WFE Transition Equity Principles. This consultation follows the initial publication of the industry-backed WFE Transition Equity Principles on 26 May 2026 and presentation at the WFE’s Sustainability Conference in Luxembourg on 3-4 June 2026.
The WFE Transition Equity Principles, which are supported by WFE Members, spanning exchanges in every jurisdiction and continent, set out a guiding framework for Exchange Designations that create a hallmark for listed companies that are on credible decarbonisation pathways.
The WFE Transition Equity Principles will guide the establishment by exchanges of Transition Equity Designations, which improve access to capital for companies pursuing decarbonisation objectives and provide investors with decision-useful information on issuers’ transition pathways.
The WFE Transition Equity Principles will bring clarity, consistency and rigour to the concept of transition equities and will contribute to international recognition amongst various offerings, thereby supporting cross-border investment activities. The WFE Transition Equity Principles build on the WFE Green Equity Principles, published 2023, and the WFE’s Practical Guide for Issuers on Accessing Transition Finance, published earlier this year.
The consultation published today is an important opportunity for stakeholders to provide feedback on the WFE Transition Equity Principles and how they can support robust and credible markets for transition finance that benefit companies and investors.
Nandini Sukumar, Chief Executive Officer of the WFE, said: “This consultation is an opportunity to gather views from across the industry on how exchanges can support companies to access financing and recognition for their transition efforts. We encourage exchanges, issuers, investors and regulators to share their feedback.”
The draft Principles and accompanying consultation document are available on the WFE website. The WFE invites feedback from exchanges, issuers, investors, regulators, standard setters and other stakeholders.
Read the Consultation on Draft Transition Equity Principles.
Responses should be submitted to consultations@world-exchanges.org by 8 October 2026.
If you would like to register for updates on the WFE Transition Equity Principles and consultation, please sign up here.
