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Sustainable trade financing
Here for your sustainable trade finance needs
Explore sustainability-linked financing solutions for your business.
Solutions to support your sustainability ambitions
Taking sustainability beyond the physical supply chain to include financing is why we’ve developed our sustainability-linked financing solutions. Our solutions aim to help clients transition to more sustainable business models with products embedding the principals of sustainable finance into our trade and working business.
As the first international bank to endorse the International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC) Principles for Sustainable Trade Finance, we provide both structuring skills and sector knowledge delivering comprehensive sustainable working capital solutions.
We remain committed to offering sustainable banking solutions to support clients with their sustainability ambitions.
Tailored sustainable financing solutions
Our tailored financing solutions for corporates and financial institutions are designed to help you build resilient supply chains while managing environmental and social risk.
Sustainability partnerships
We support clients to connect with other players in the sustainable trade ecosystem in the pursuit of a more sustainable supply chain.
Sustainability expertise
Our dedicated sustainable finance teams seek to address complex challenges and support sustainable , inclusive growth.
Sustainable Trade Loan for FIs
Providing FIs with liquidity to support trade flows associated with projects eligible for financing as outlined in our Green and Sustainable Finance Product Framework.
Read our signature reports
Future of Trade: Resilience
Explore our survey findings of more than 1,200 global corporate leaders on how they will power resilience amidst change.
Transition Investing report
What opportunities do affluent investors see in mobilising capital towards a low-carbon economy?
Towards a sustainable ocean
Discover the range of solutions available to support the transition of the blue economy, with sector deep dives and financing solutions.
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Standard Chartered has an important role to play in supporting our clients, sectors and markets to deliver net zero, but to do so in a manner that supports livelihoods and promotes sustainable economic growth. We currently provide financial services to clients, sectors and markets that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions however we’re committed to net zero in our own operations by 2025 and in our financed emissions by 2050.