Sustainable development

 

COP 21, the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals, shifting consumer behaviours, new policies and regulations: all are changing how we do business. Learn more about the latest trends – and how we can all make a difference.

Taxonomy, Green Bond Standard proposed as Europe moves towards common framework

Taxonomy, Green Bond Standard proposed as Europe moves towards common framework

What's a 'green' financial product? The European Commission's TEG has proposed a classification system for environmentally friendly activities and a standard for...
World Environment Day: tackling air pollution

World Environment Day: tackling air pollution

The 2019 World Environment Day focuses on improving air quality, with #BeatAirPollution as its theme. BNP Paribas is moving forward with clean air technologies,...
The Business Case for Sustainable Finance

The Business Case for Sustainable Finance

Should sustainable finance not just be business as usual? In India, business and development leaders discuss the question of whether sustainable development should...
Sustainable mobility: BNP Paribas an official partner at Movin’On 2019

Sustainable mobility: BNP Paribas an official partner at Movin’On 2019

Movin'On, the World Summit on Sustainable Mobility, focuses on "solutions for multimodal ecosystems" – and BNP Paribas is once again a partner.
ESG Global Survey 2019: investing with Purpose for Performance

ESG Global Survey 2019: investing with Purpose for Performance

Our latest survey reveals a stronger commitment to integrating ESG in investment decisions since 2017. The next few years will be vital for asset owners and managers...
“Smart cities need a collaborative approach”: French Mobility leader

“Smart cities need a collaborative approach”: French Mobility leader

Smart cities and smart mobility are transforming the urban space, triggering the need to rethink public services.
A new model for financing public housing?

A new model for financing public housing?

The lower the unemployment among residents, the lower the loan costs: UK housing association L&Q spearheads a new way to think about financing.
Come with the wind: Taiwan leads Asia’s shift to a low-carbon economy

Come with the wind: Taiwan leads Asia’s shift to a low-carbon economy

Taiwan's first-ever offshore wind farm is garnering great interest in green energy and paves the way for similar projects across Asia Pacific...
South Korea ups its sustainability drive

South Korea ups its sustainability drive

Korea is championing low-carbon development in Asia Pacific, with strong support from the government and regulators. While it is one of the top seven emitters of...
Environmental Finance Awards 2019: four awards for BNP Paribas

Environmental Finance Awards 2019: four awards for BNP Paribas

Bank sustainability bond lead manager of the year, one of four accolades for the bank, underlines BNP Paribas' leadership in sustainable finance.
Doughnut economics: superfood for finance?

Doughnut economics: superfood for finance?

Meeting the needs of all people while living within the means of our planet is the greatest challenge of the 21st century. Kate Raworth looks at the obstacles ahead...
Asia's appetite for meat and climate control: what next?

Asia's appetite for meat and climate control: what next?

Despite profound changes and a shift in attitude towards a meatless future, meat remains the leading hidden culprit of climate change.
Thames Water’s easy-to-swallow PIL earns BNP Paribas Team of the Month

Thames Water’s easy-to-swallow PIL earns BNP Paribas Team of the Month

£1.4bn positive incentive loan marks the first UK corporate to link its interest rate to a sustainable infrastructure score – underlining the power of green finance...
The Middle East is joining the green finance revolution!

The Middle East is joining the green finance revolution!

Get ready, because the Abu Dhabi Declaration of 25 signatories, including BNP Paribas, may change how we think about the region’s economic model.
Going Grön: a new Swedish opportunity to invest

Going Grön: a new Swedish opportunity to invest

BNP Paribas launches inaugural green structured products on Nasdaq Stockholm, paving the way for more retail investors to access to a new asset class.
A new element in the mix

A new element in the mix

BNP Paribas collaborates with chemical company Solvay on €2bn revolving credit facility linked to environmental commitments.
Is supply chain financing the key to sustainable goods trade and CSR?

Is supply chain financing the key to sustainable goods trade and CSR?

Corporates are increasingly focusing on CSR and sustainable growth objectives – and treasurers are discovering how supply chain financing will help.
Facilitating Winds of Change for Climate Finance

Facilitating Winds of Change for Climate Finance

What is the business climate around climate? That was the question debated in New York City as BNP Paribas kicked off its global series of Sustainable Future Forums...
Positive Innovation

Positive Innovation

Entrepreneurs and corporate intrapreneurs presented innovative impactful projects to help scale up actions tackling climate change.
The future is now

The future is now

The next 10 years will be crucial in determining climate change impacts on economies and societies.
Bridging the socially responsible investment funding gap

Bridging the socially responsible investment funding gap

Antoine Sire, Head of Company Engagement at BNP Paribas, on how banks and investors could support in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Reaching the inflection point

Reaching the inflection point

Sustainability is all about long term thinking, but are we reaching an inflection point where policy and finance are aligning?
Steering standards: Leadership Towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Steering standards: Leadership Towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Prominent business leaders discussed the alignment of the private sector with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Dual Digital: Data Analytics as an Enabler for Sustainability

Dual Digital: Data Analytics as an Enabler for Sustainability

The BNP Paribas Sustainable Future Forum's panellists discussed how they rely on new technologies and data to manage their sustainable roadmap.
Baking sustainability into finance

Baking sustainability into finance

Pierre Rousseau, BNP Paribas Senior Strategic Sustainable Business advisor, talks to L'Opinion about how sustainability could become the new normal in finance.
From ambition to action: Finance for a better tomorrow

From ambition to action: Finance for a better tomorrow

At the third BNP Paribas Sustainable Future Forum in Singapore, the emphasis was on putting the UN Sustainable Development Goals into action
Innovation as a driver for positive impact

Innovation as a driver for positive impact

Positive innovation means innovating for responsible projects. As part of its sustainability commitment, BNP Paribas signed a partnership with Sparknews.
Pathways to contain global warming

Pathways to contain global warming

Sébastien Soleille, BNP Paribas' Global Head of Energy Transition and Environment, responds to the key questions arising from the IPCC's latest special report.
Powering ahead on sustainability to achieve sustainable development

Powering ahead on sustainability to achieve sustainable development

Arunma Oteh, Treasurer of the World Bank, speaks about the importance of Sustainability from BNP Paribas' offices.
China eyes role as world’s power supplier

China eyes role as world’s power supplier

Beijing promotes global electricity network to absorb huge power surpluses.
Kickstarting climate finance into financial markets

Kickstarting climate finance into financial markets

Earlier this month BNP Paribas sustainable finance teams' participated in the Climate KIC Mission Innovation summit in Dublin.
Italy’s sustainable grid

Italy’s sustainable grid

How infrastructure players like Terna reap the benefit of a long-term commitment to sustainability through Green Bonds and ESG-linked Loans.
BNP Paribas granted Green Climate Fund accreditation

BNP Paribas granted Green Climate Fund accreditation

Accreditation marks an important milestone for BNP Paribas following its strategic shift in recent years to focus on the energy transition – and will allow the...
Connecting International Investors to China

Connecting International Investors to China

The opening of Chinese capital markets is creating an investment opportunity too big to ignore.
Leaping forward towards a sustainable future

Leaping forward towards a sustainable future

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provided the central roadmap for this year's BNP Paribas Sustainable Future Forum in Paris.
Going Bio: Sustainable Agricultural Practices

Going Bio: Sustainable Agricultural Practices

Agriculture sector is in the middle of a structural transformation aiming at fostering more sustainable and traditional practices.
Impact banking: TLFF – a rubber revolution takes shape in Indonesia

Impact banking: TLFF – a rubber revolution takes shape in Indonesia

Tropical Landscapes Finance Facility aims to transform lives and environments. It all starts with a rubber plantation in Sumatra.
BNP Paribas @ the Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit

BNP Paribas @ the Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit

BNP Paribas was a first-time sponsor of the 4th annual Summit with two speakers at the event.
Atomic Number One

Atomic Number One

How does the rediscovery of nature's lightest element power the green transition?
Bloomberg Sustainable Business & Finance Survey Highlights

Bloomberg Sustainable Business & Finance Survey Highlights

At the 2018 BNP Paribas Sustainable Future Forum in Paris, Bloomberg presented the findings of their Sustainable Business & Finance Survey.
Water infrastructure: time to open the investment tap

Water infrastructure: time to open the investment tap

Meeting the world's need for fresh water is even more challenging as water supply infrastructures are ageing and require investment.
Grand vision for India’s smart cities is slowly taking shape

Grand vision for India’s smart cities is slowly taking shape

The new Amaravati billed as India's most cutting-edge city.
The “Conférence Nationale”: switching business on to renewable energies

The “Conférence Nationale”: switching business on to renewable energies

The National Conference in Bercy underlined the growing opportunity for widespread adoption of renewable energy across the corporate sector.
Profile: Hervé Duteil speaks to Euromoney about global impact banking

Profile: Hervé Duteil speaks to Euromoney about global impact banking

One of 10 global sustainable finance leaders featured in Euromoney, Hervé Duteil talks social impact, mindsets and leadership – and how BNP Paribas is setting...
BNP Paribas named Sustainable Investment House of the Year 2018

BNP Paribas named Sustainable Investment House of the Year 2018

Sustainable finance at the heart of BNP Paribas' business agenda.
Driving electric

Driving electric

The transition to electric vehicles is underway. A critical roadblock on the path to full adoption is cost and capacity of batteries and support grid.
Danone’s Positive Incentive Financing Strategy

Danone’s Positive Incentive Financing Strategy

Thanks to the strong strategic commitment to a long-term sustainability, corporates and banks together are achieving a great outcome.
Sustainable innovation is in the air

Sustainable innovation is in the air

Airbus is taking a bold approach to innovation building on emerging technologies.
Carmakers gear up for the connectivity economy

Carmakers gear up for the connectivity economy

Carmakers are radically restructuring their business models as they seek to harness the lucrative potential of the digital revolution.
BNP Paribas expands lending to UK housing associations

BNP Paribas expands lending to UK housing associations

Sector proves fertile for bank's UK expansion plan and socially responsible lending strategy
Engaging corporates to boost green market growth

Engaging corporates to boost green market growth

Interest in corporate green bonds is growing, but a number of barriers need to be addressed to bring more companies to the market. Stephanie Sfakianos,...
Accommodating sustainability

Accommodating sustainability

AccorHotels Group draws on its position as a sustainable leader to take the lead in Positive Incentive Financing.
Can fintech help shift the trillions?

Can fintech help shift the trillions?

A transition to a sustainable economy will require a concerted global effort and a major reallocation of investor capital. As data, analytics and technology become...
#PositiveBanking

#PositiveBanking

BNP Paribas has been named the "World's Best Bank for Sustainable Finance" by Euromoney
Wood is the new concrete

Wood is the new concrete

The construction industry is adapting its model to become more sustainable with new designs and technologies supporting the use of wood as core material.
How Bank Financing Solutions Can Support a Sustainable Supply Chain

How Bank Financing Solutions Can Support a Sustainable Supply Chain

Corporate Social Responsibility: Supply chain finance programs provide a pathway for buyers to encourage CSR compliance by supplier.
Investors wooed by low-risk solar finance

Investors wooed by low-risk solar finance

Despite rising interest rates and solar import tariffs, investment in renewables in the US may surge, driven by low-risk and attractive margins.
The HLEG. Europe’s Call to Arms for Sustainable Finance

The HLEG. Europe’s Call to Arms for Sustainable Finance

European Authorities are taking sustainable policy seriously.
Partnering to provide buy-side clients with derivatives workstation

Partnering to provide buy-side clients with derivatives workstation

BNP Paribas and Fidessa partner to provide buy-side clients with derivatives workstation.
Awarded Best CSR Banking Group Europe

Awarded Best CSR Banking Group Europe

BNP Paribas has been named 'Best Corporate Social Responsibility Banking Group Europe 2017' by Global Banking & Finance Review
The Power of Innovative Financing

The Power of Innovative Financing

The world's first two initiatives that bring private capital to fund sustainable projects are now launched under the 2017 MoU signed between UNEP and BNP Paribas...
Sustainable is spreading the green

Sustainable is spreading the green

Stan Dupre discusses how new regulations and pressure from investors are key to achieve the UN climate goals.
Finance of the Future

Finance of the Future

How a direct impact project bond could change the future of finance in Asia.
Connected intersections a key factor for smart mobility

Connected intersections a key factor for smart mobility

With self-driving cars soon to be travelling around tomorrow's digitally-managed cities, it's time for a re-think on all urban transport infrastructure.
Are electric vehicles really the future of the car industry?

Are electric vehicles really the future of the car industry?

EVs can certainly have a salutary impact on our planet, but are they really set to dominate road transport? What needs to happen for this to become reality?
Empowering Transformation with Technology

Empowering Transformation with Technology

BNP Paribas discusses its role and responsibilities, and how banks can help drive forward the allocation of resources to purposeful causes.
Green Bonds: A life of Impact

Green Bonds: A life of Impact

The financial industry endeavours to bring standardisation to the Green Bond market that offers investors a way to choose responsible projects to finance.
A landmark bond issue for IDA

A landmark bond issue for IDA

The International Development Association (IDA) successfully issued its inaugural bond, working with arrangers BNP Paribas and other international banks.
Pedal to the metal: accelerating green transport in Asia

Pedal to the metal: accelerating green transport in Asia

Asia's burgeoning transportation needs pose a major threat to the environment. Will government policies be enough to push for low-carbon solutions?
Blue Finance: a Deeper Shade of Green

Blue Finance: a Deeper Shade of Green

Demand for green bonds has risen over the past few years and there is now appetite to widen the scope to include the so-called "blue economy".
In a changing world, sustainability reaps rewards

In a changing world, sustainability reaps rewards

A new generation of sustainability-linked loans is reshaping the market, putting more companies' green goals within reach.
Can blockchain spark a sustainable supply chain revolution?

Can blockchain spark a sustainable supply chain revolution?

Is fintech the key to unlocking value in sustainable supply chains? Four startups and six blue chips join a Cambridge initiative to see how it could work.
Issuing Bonds to Invest in People

Issuing Bonds to Invest in People

Why are investors looking at social bonds? With payoffs indexed to social outcomes, issuers such as Social Finance US look to tap into investor appetite.
Green Bond Lead Manager of the Year for Corporates

Green Bond Lead Manager of the Year for Corporates

Environmental Finance has awarded BNP Paribas Green Bond Lead Manager of the Year for Corporates.
Three letters that have changed the investment landscape: E, S and G

Three letters that have changed the investment landscape: E, S and G

Environmental, Social and corporate Governance - ESG - and Sustainable Investing - SI - is a central topic for policymakers, institutional investors,...
Pioneering access to clean energy through financing

Pioneering access to clean energy through financing

As the cost of solar power tumbles, California-based Mosaic explains how affordable financing has helped more people access clean energy than ever before.
How are banks harnessing the power of fintech for sustainability?

How are banks harnessing the power of fintech for sustainability?

What happens when multinationals, financial institutions and startups start working in partnership to solve a sustainability challenge?
How it's made is as important as the brand

How it's made is as important as the brand

How is an innovative financing initiative aligning incentives, promoting transparency and embedding Puma's shift to supply chain sustainability?
Fighting global warming fosters innovation

Fighting global warming fosters innovation

Fresh water is the 21st century blue gold. UK utility Anglian Water has developed innovative climate solutions that present a strategic opportunity.
Leading the Charge

Leading the Charge

Nowhere are Environmental, Social and corporate Governance (ESG) and Sustainable Investing (SI) concepts being pursued more vigorously than in the Nordics.
Waste is a new resource

Waste is a new resource

Helvetia Environnement, the Swiss leader in waste management, recently accelerated the pace towards a more sustainable and circular economy.
Sharing in the spoils of a greener China

Sharing in the spoils of a greener China

China's huge progress in green finance under President Xi Jinping put to rest arguments that environmental protection must come at the expense of progress.
Collaboration at COP23

Collaboration at COP23

BNP Paribas sustainability specialists participated in COP23 events in partnership with the UNFCCC
Taking action to accelerate the energy transition

Taking action to accelerate the energy transition

A commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals means a commitment to rethinking how we all work. Now is the time to step up the pace. Here is why.
How AI can enhance sustainability

How AI can enhance sustainability

Artificial intelligence and sustainability are not frequent bedfellows, but one of the world's leading technology companies shows us how it could be done.
Why Supply Chain Sustainability Means New Opportunities

Why Supply Chain Sustainability Means New Opportunities

How is being sustainable more cost-effective? LVMH and Firmenich talk about supply chains, data and the opportunity for long-term growth.
The time is now: energy transition and the business opportunity

The time is now: energy transition and the business opportunity

BNP Paribas and BFMTV, a leading French business channel, discuss the energy transition, the opportunity for business, and its impact on banking.
BNP Paribas Global Sustainable Future forum

BNP Paribas Global Sustainable Future forum

BNP Paribas global Sustainable Future Forum series gathered clients to discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by sustainability.
2030 is now: Asia Pacific must act on energy transition

2030 is now: Asia Pacific must act on energy transition

USD 11 trillion in new investments are needed to transform Asia Pacific's energy industry by 2030, opportunities abound for investors who can understand the region's...
2 Degrees of Separation

2 Degrees of Separation

Stan Dupré, Founder and Executive Director of 2° Investing Initiative, discusses technology and how he would redesign the concept of ESG.
From laggard to leader : China embraces green finance

From laggard to leader : China embraces green finance

With the US administration stepping back from the Paris climate agreement, China is emerging as a global leader in environmental policy.
BNP Paribas Sustainable Future Forum hosted in Paris

BNP Paribas Sustainable Future Forum hosted in Paris

BNP Paribas Sustainable Future Forum gathered corporate and institutional clients to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition.
India switches on to solar's potential

India switches on to solar's potential

After years trailing in China's shadow, India's economic elephant has charged into the sun - and harvesting solar power is critical to meeting both surging demand...
Green finance, the driving force for a new sustainable world

Green finance, the driving force for a new sustainable world

The moment for sustainable finance is now. With worldwide opportunities for issuers and investors never greater, we take a look at the latest trends.
BNP Paribas sponsors PRI in person conference 2017

BNP Paribas sponsors PRI in person conference 2017

BNP Paribas has sponsored the PRI - Principles for Responsible Investment - in Person conference.
Great Expectations: ESG

Great Expectations: ESG

Our ESG Global Survey 2017 looks at the relationship between asset owners and asset managers, and how the obstacles to ESG are shifting around the world.
Sustainable Series: Americas

Sustainable Series: Americas

BNP Paribas Americas recently hosted its first Sustainability week, with events held across New York, New Jersey, Montreal and San Paolo.
BNP Paribas celebrates World Environment Day

BNP Paribas celebrates World Environment Day

BNP Paribas celebrated World Environment Day with a host of interesting events including a sustainability fair, and expert climate change talks.
BNP Paribas partners with &quote;Movin'On by Michelin&quote; Conference

BNP Paribas partners with "Movin'On by Michelin" Conference

BNP Paribas reaffirms its commitment to sustainable mobility by partnering with "Movin'On by Michelin" conference, held in Montreal.
A Four Step Process for Modelling Climate Risk

A Four Step Process for Modelling Climate Risk

Climate scenario modelling has now moved beyond simple risk management to become a genuine strategic imperative
The rise and rise of green bonds

The rise and rise of green bonds

How green bonds have harnessed the power of the financial markets to drive change
BNP Paribas commits to become 'carbon neutral' by end-2017

BNP Paribas commits to become 'carbon neutral' by end-2017

BNP Paribas commits to becoming carbon neutral by the end of the year in terms of the CO2 emissions arising from its own operations.
Sustainable series

Sustainable series

BNP Paribas hosted numerous Sustainable Finance events across the EMEA region, engaging with external specialists on the topic of sustainability.
Millennials will change your business - the question is how

Millennials will change your business - the question is how

The largest generational cohort, understanding millennials and their preferences should be a priority. How can financial institutions enhance their appeal?
BNP Paribas' inaugural International Women's Week

BNP Paribas' inaugural International Women's Week

BNP Paribas was proud to host its first International Women's Week (#IWW2017 ) in March of this year.
Stepping into the world of Sovereign Green Bonds

Stepping into the world of Sovereign Green Bonds

The first sovereign green bond from the Republic of France marks a milestone in the growth of the market. Why is it significant?
Connecticut's first Social Impact Bond

Connecticut's first Social Impact Bond

Working with Social Finance, a not-for-profit organisation, this innovative Connecticut bond married capital markets innovation with social objectives.
It's all in the Balance

It's all in the Balance

Why sound investing means incorporating ESG criteria into decision-making
A new value-chain for Sustainable Responsible Investing

A new value-chain for Sustainable Responsible Investing

The World Bank's first equity-linked bond to explicitly support the SDGs is redefining the role of capital markets in promoting sustainable development.
Biodiversity, the fundamental challenge for Yves Rocher

Biodiversity, the fundamental challenge for Yves Rocher

Yves Rocher, the world's largest producer of cork products, has made innovation a top priority in an industry that is centuries-old. Here is how.
ESG, a factor in sustainable investment

ESG, a factor in sustainable investment

Incorporating six environmental, social and corporate governance principles as part of the investor toolkit means a more sustainable financial system.
Asia Asset Management's inaugural ESG roundtable

Asia Asset Management's inaugural ESG roundtable

BNP Paribas Investment Partners sponsors Asia Asset Management's inaugural ESG roundtable.
BNP Paribas successfully launches inaugural green bond

BNP Paribas successfully launches inaugural green bond

BNP Paribas priced its inaugural green bond in November 2016, establishing an industry benchmark. The €500m raised will be used to finance green assets.
Reinforcing client relationships through CSR engagement

Reinforcing client relationships through CSR engagement

Finnish forest industry company UPM and BNP Paribas' shared commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility has benefited both firms.
Asia spurred into action on sustainability

Asia spurred into action on sustainability

More than 400 clients from nearly 20 countries attended BNP Paribas' Sustainable Future Forum in Singapore – with ESG under the spotlight in Asia-Pacific.
Corporate sustainability and supply chains

Corporate sustainability and supply chains

Supply chain, both backbone and Achilles heel of the global economy.
Amorim's faith in cork pays off

Amorim's faith in cork pays off

Corticeira Amorim, the world's largest producer of cork products, has made innovation a top priority in an industry that is centuries-old. Here is how.
BNP Paribas wins top honours for climate change and sustainability

BNP Paribas wins top honours for climate change and sustainability

The Banker magazine has named BNP Paribas "Most Innovative Bank for Climate Change and Sustainability 2016".
Sustainability: the new driver for institutional investors

Sustainability: the new driver for institutional investors

Why investors are increasingly considering ESG issues within their investment decision-making process.
The promises of Industry transformation

The promises of Industry transformation

Sustainability has become everyone's responsibility. It is true in all sectors.
Sustainability : the fundamental challenge

Sustainability : the fundamental challenge

How the agreement of the COP 21 will foster the transition towards new business models.
The Dawn of a new age in responsible issuing

The Dawn of a new age in responsible issuing

Last 2 years, a breakthrough year for corporate Green Bond issuance
A new basic for operational leasing?

A new basic for operational leasing?

Mobility optimisation will be a key factor in the future developments of the industry.
Governance, cost and sustainable investing

Governance, cost and sustainable investing

The world's leading pension funds, superannuation funds and insurance companies are rethinking their strategies.
Sustainability: A question of Incentives

Sustainability: A question of Incentives

A combination of government intervention and private sector engagement to move ESG objectives forward in Asia

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