BNP Paribas has been recognised as Sustainable Finance House of the Year by Energy Risk, highlighting the Bank’s exceptional strides in the realm of green bonds, sustainable loans, and environmental products. According to Energy Risk, few financial institutions have embraced sustainability as comprehensively as BNP Paribas.
More and more investors are looking for ways to balance performance with sustainable objectives. This achievement is not only a testament to our commitment to scaling up sustainable finance, as part of our 2025 strategy, but also in addressing the growing demand for environmental products.
Constance Chalchat, Chief Sustainability Officer, BNP Paribas Global Markets & CIB
Addressing environmental risks and meeting investor demand
Each year, the Energy Risk Awards recognise the leading firms in energy risk management. Over the past 12 months, BNP Paribas has helped clients improve their environmental performance while addressing environmental risk. According to Constance Chalchat, Chief Sustainability Officer, BNP Paribas Global Markets & CIB “more and more investors are looking for ways to balance performance with sustainable objectives. This achievement is not only a testament to our commitment to scaling up sustainable finance, as part of our 2025 strategy, but also in addressing the growing demand for environmental products.”
The Bank has focused on supporting its clients through active dialogue, expert services, and innovative sustainable finance offerings. Chalchat affirms “over the past year, we have stood by our clients in the transition towards a low-carbon economy, expanding our presence and delivering innovative products specifically, in biodiversity and water.” By expanding the Bank’s solutions to include hybrids, equities, exchangeable securities, securitisation, export finance, derivatives, and project finance, BNP Paribas has provided clients with a comprehensive and integrated sustainable finance platform.
Making waves in the market
By continuing to innovate and expand our offering, we are not only leading the industry in sustainable finance but also contributing to the development of more transparent and efficient environmental markets.
Agnes Gourc, Head of Sustainable Capital Markets, BNP Paribas Global Markets
The Bank’s global strategy and extensive experience in the market have enabled it to close several unique deals in the market. An example of this is with Italian energy group, Enel, who recently enlisted BNP Paribas as joint bookrunner on its €1.5 billion dual-tranche Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB) transaction incorporating a novel KPI relative to their proportion of CAPEX aligned to EU Taxonomy. The landmark transaction featured three new KPIs in line with Enel’s sustainability strategy. Another transaction involved a A$475 million (US$308 million) sustainability-linked loan for the Port of Melbourne which includes a pivotal reference to reduce Scope 3 emissions.
“By continuing to innovate and expand our offering, we are not only leading the industry in sustainable finance but also contributing to the development of more transparent and efficient environmental markets,” notes Agnes Gourc, Head of Sustainable Capital Markets, BNP Paribas Global Markets. “As institutional investors increasingly seek opportunities to decarbonise their portfolios, BNP Paribas stands out as a trusted partner and industry leader.”