Low-Carbon Transition

Dissecting developments in sustainable capital markets and looking ahead to transition trends in 2021.

During this pivotal year of COP26, industry collaboration on climate action and biodiversity are key, and banking has a crucial role to play.

A new University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership report examines how banks can help transform the economy to a low-carbon one by 2030.

The opening of Universal Studios Beijing in September 2021 lifted the curtain on a mega-project that had been in development with much anticipation.

Innovations are required to drive a truly net-zero electric mobility, with new technologies in infrastructure that can make EVs more convenient for users.

At Hello Tomorrow, the tech industry explained the role that technology can play to fast forward decarbonisation.

In an interview with Future Banking TV, BNP Paribas experts explain why CIB is locating a third of its Grid Computing Datacenters capacity in Iceland.

Technology is more and more confirming as an important enabler to drive clean and safe urban mobility and accelerate the journey to net-zero.

Our UK Country head shares her thoughts on the year ahead, and how COP26 is shaping the agenda for UK sustainable finance in 2022.

The investor and private funding community will play a crucial role to accelerate the world’s transition to net-zero.

The surge in global demand for gold since the onset of Covid-19 has underlined the importance of trading links with China, the world’s biggest producer.

Baring Private Equity Asia (BPEA)’s landmark US$3.2bn sustainability-linked loan is the largest and first of its kind in Asia.

BNP Paribas and Deutsche Bank completed the transfer of Global Prime Finance & Electronic Equities to BNP Paribas.

As the US economy shifts back towards sustainability, it will need to accelerate its switch to renewable energy, electric mobility and circular economy.

Sustainability and Social Bond issuances mark the country’s foray into sustainable finance.

Asia’s ability to curb carbon emissions will be critical in the global battle to tackle climate change, but there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

Three BNP Paribas business lines collaborated to introduce an innovative carbon offsetting mechanism for the Group’s insurance arm.

The UK retailer finalised a £850mn SLL to support decarbonisation, tackle deforestation and address plastic waste in its supply chain.

Natural capital is our life support system, both for our society and the economy. We must address biodiversity loss urgently for our economies to survive.

A calibrated, progressive approach of implementing virtual accounts can be highly beneficial to corporates, even in a diverse region like APAC.

Collaborative partnerships and coalitions are key to address zero deforestation in Brazil and to tackle the climate crisis.

Entrepreneurial independence will help Daimler Truck focus on improving profitability in order to lead the industry on the road to CO2-neutral transport.

For Finland’s power grid operator, a new €300m sustainability-linked loan will accelerate the country’s pathway to net-zero.