Call for Sector Experts: Join the Technical Expert Groups for the Philippines' Sustainable Finance Taxonomy Circular Economy objective
About
The Government of the Philippines, through the Financial Sector Forum and Green Force, is convening multisectoral Technical Expert Groups (TEGs) to support the integration of the Circular Economy (CE) objective into the Philippine Sustainable Finance Taxonomy Guidelines (SFTG). The SFTG serves as the country's principal classification system for defining and assessing sustainable economic activities. Updating the taxonomy to reflect CE objectives will establish a robust framework for identifying eligible projects and investments that promote resource efficiency, waste reduction, recycling, and sustainable production and consumption practices. By aligning financing flows with CE activities, the updated SFTG will help catalyze private and public investments toward a zero-waste and resource-efficient economy.
This phase will focus on defining and classifying economic activities that contribute to the Circular Economy in the Philippines, covering the following priority sectors:
💧 Water Supply; Sewerage, Waste Management and Remediation Activities
⚙️ Manufacturing
💻 Information and Communication
📊 Wholesale and Retail Trade
🟢 Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing
🏗️Construction
Eligibility requirements
Individuals with demonstrated expertise in their respective sectors, a strong grasp of Circular Economy principles, and knowledge of sustainable finance are highly encouraged to apply. Once selected, the Technical Expert Groups members will play a key role in shaping technical criteria, ensuring alignment with national policies, and contributing to the achievement of a credible and actionable green finance framework.
All applications will be assessed using a scoring matrix, with weighted criteria reflecting the qualifications and requirements outlined in the Terms of Reference.
Get involved
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of a national tool that will help unlock capital for climate solutions, sustainability, and inclusive growth.
Below is the indicative timeline of TEG engagements:
•December 20, 2025: Notification of successful candidates by the BSP
•January 2026: TEG Kick-off Meeting
•January to March 2026: Active participation of TEG members through regular engagements, including at least three consultation workshops
For a comprehensive overview of the roles, responsibilities, project details, and methodology, please refer to the Technical Expert Group Terms of Reference.
🗓 Deadline: 10 December 2025 (Wednesday), 11:59 PM PHST
📄 [Apply now!]
📩 Questions? Contact John Anthony Cruz, Circular Economy Officer at the Global Green Growth Institute, through john.cruz@gggi.org, or Renzo Blanco, Sustainability Officer at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, through blancord@bsp.gov.ph.