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Sustainability
Promoting a sustainable future
We believe finance has a key role to play in building a cleaner, fairer world.
Let’s talk
We don’t have all the answers, but we’re working with our clients on real world solutions.
Driving innovation
Watch our new video series and see how we prioritise innovation in sustainability.
Financing adaptation
The Guide for Adaptation and Resilience Finance is a practical roadmap for investment.
Facilitating the transition
As a leading cross-border bank, we believe we have a unique role to play in facilitating a just transition to net zero carbon emissions and we’re committed to playing our part.
Our net zero roadmap
We plan to reach net zero carbon emissions in our own operations by 2025, and in our financing activity by 2050.
Guided by our framework
Our Environmental and Social Risk Management framework helps guide us to put our values into action.
We meet our clients where they are
Our market expertise helps us partner with clients as they navigate the transition. We offer a suite of more than 40 sustainable and transition finance solutions alongside our range of traditional banking products and services.
Sustainability insights
Tackling complex challenges like climate change requires fresh thinking. Discover our latest expert insights and see how we’re putting ideas into action to support communities.
The case for country platforms
A programmatic approach to blended finance could help bridge the global sustainable development financing gap. But, what are country platforms? And how do they bring the worlds of public and private capital together?
Ivy’s mushroom farm
A revolving loan is helping one Kenyan farmer in her fight against food insecurity.
Mobilising capital
Our report reveals how investment in emerging markets can unlock prosperity.
Kelp is on the way
Investors could make an impact by investing in a surprising place: the ocean floor.