We are here for your sustainable banking needs
Sustainability is important to you and to us. It's why we're bringing you sustainability-linked financing solutions.
Sustainable Trade Financing A challenge we can help you meet
Sustainability is firmly on the business agenda – but to achieve sustainability is easier said than done.
Taking sustainability beyond the physical supply chain to include financing is why we’ve developed our sustainability-linked financing solutions, underpinned by certification ranging from Fairtrade Bonsucro to USDA Organic and validated by Sustainalytics, a global leader in ESG and Corporate Governance. We’ve also built the Loan Market Association’s Green and Sustainability-Linked Loan Principles into our trade financing framework.
We are committed to delivering sustainable and responsible banking, and want to help you to be truly sustainable.
The sustainability commitment paradox
Do you really need to trade off financial returns for a positive impact on sustainability?
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Sustainable Trade Loan for Financial Institutions
Our Sustainable Trade Loan provides financial institutions with liquidity to support trade flows associated with projects eligible for financing as outlined in our Green and Sustainable Product Framework. Help accelerate the sustainability journey today.
Watch nowSustainable Trade Loan for Financial Institutions
Our Sustainable Trade Loan provides financial institutions with liquidity to support trade flows associated with projects eligible for financing as outlined in our Green and Sustainable Product Framework. Help accelerate the sustainability journey today.
Continuing to facilitate trade, with financing solutions tailored to help you do so sustainably
More than ESG
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Powering businesses for a transformative and sustainable future
Whatever business challenges come your way, your need for smooth, successful transactions will be constant. Alongside continuing operational requirements, you’ll need to balance enduring targets with emerging ones – including sustainability and digitialisation aspirations.
By combining international-bank stability with local-market knowledge, we can support your transaction banking needs across the world. From cash management solutions to bolster your treasury to financing solutions to sustainably fund your supply chain, we have the solutions to help you prepare for future opportunities.
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We’re committed to promoting sustainable development in our markets through our banking services