BNP Paribas partners with Underwater Gardens to promote ocean regeneration

The partnership aims to scale up innovation in order to restore oceans and promote adaptation to climate change.

Coffee giant JDE Peet’s in record virtual IPO

JDE Peet's, the world's largest coffee and tea group by revenue, is now trading on Euronext Amsterdam following a virtual IPO that raised a record €2.6bn.

CAF launches first Covid-19 Response Bond in Latin America

In late May, Corporación Andina de Fomento, the Development Bank of Latin America, issued its first Covid-19 Response Bond.

Electric vehicles: the future of mobility in APAC

As electric vehicles help accelerate the automotive market towards a low-carbon future, how will APAC investors and businesses navigate the sector?

Coronavirus: the science, the markets – and the liquidity challenge

With Covid-19 wreaking havoc in the world economy, an epidemiologist and an economist discuss the medical and financial impacts from the evolving crisis.

Green bond will power General Motors’ electric future

General Motors' inaugural green bond and new Sustainable Finance Framework underline how the US auto industry is revving up EV investments.

Brazil: Carnivals, Coffee And Now BRL Algos

As the NDF market has become electronically mature in recent years, BRL algos have become the latest innovation on the market.

African Development Bank launches landmark US$750m sustainable hybrid bond

The first ever hybrid capital transaction from a multilateral development bank is aimed at financing eligible environmental and social projects.

How can finance accelerate the clean tech transition to net zero?

Finance could play a vital role in mobilising clean tech to reach net zero across the economy.

Sustainable loan puts Vietnamese EV start-up on the road to success

Automotive industry newcomer VinFast is looking to drive the global revolution in electric vehicles.

German automotive suppliers: ESG is important but action still slow

While there’s no doubt for German auto suppliers that ESG is a top priority, the question is ‘where do we start?’, study finds.

Regulation unlocks funding towards a clean energy future in the US

The inaugural US Renewables Summit explored how regulation and innovation are sparking a clean energy transition stateside.

Pandemic, climate and biodiversity: a tipping point for finance

Investors' advocacy and governments' net-zero commitments will push Asia's responsible recovery, spurring a boom in sustainable finance in 2021.

IONITY announces €700m investment from its shareholders – five global automakers – and new partner BlackRock to drive EV uptake across Europe

In the race to net-zero, the expansion of Europe’s leading high power charging network will help reduce major hurdles to the adoption of electric vehicles.

BNP Paribas retains leading positions in 2021 Greenwich studies

BNP Paribas retains Top 5 ranking in Asia and consolidates #1 positions in Europe in the 2021 Greenwich Large Corporate Banking and Cash Management studies.

BNP Paribas named Latin America’s Best Bank for Sustainable Finance

LatinFinance recognises the Bank's leadership and product innovation in the region

Genius Auto Finance issues first green asset-backed auto loan security

Genius Auto Finance leads the clean energy vehicle transition in China on the path to a low-carbon future.

El viento patagónico: How wind energy is powering change in Argentina

A powerful new wind project in Argentina highlights the appetite for renewable projects even in the face of challenging economic conditions.

Corporate purpose: accelerating clean mobility in the Netherlands

In the Netherlands' journey towards clean mobility, corporates are putting purpose at the heart of their efforts to drive the electrification of transport.

View from the Americas: a new frontier for the ‘S’ in ESG

Across the Americas, social-themed financing is evolving to meet the demand of ESG investors in the post-pandemic market.