EBRD, Green Climate Fund and Canada Extend EUR 70 Million Green Facility to Morocco's Bank of Africa
The EBRD, Green Climate Fund and Canada signed a EUR 70 million facility with Morocco's Bank of Africa on 15 May 2025 to expand green lending to private-sector SMEs under the GEFF+ programme.
Wells Fargo Maintains USD 500 Billion Sustainable Finance Goal Despite Dropping Net-Zero Targets
Wells Fargo has deployed USD 264 billion toward its 2030 sustainable finance goal while abandoning its financed emissions net-zero target set in prior years.
ČSOB Publishes Green Bond Framework 2025, Targeting Four Environmental Categories in Czechia
ČSOB published its Green Bond Framework in May 2025, enabling issuance of green bonds for renewable energy, energy efficiency, green buildings and clean transportation in Czechia.
Pakistan Issues Inaugural Green Sukuk, Raising PKR 30 Billion for Renewable Energy and Climate Infrastructure
Pakistan issued its first sovereign Green Sukuk on 9 May 2025, raising PKR 30 billion (approx. USD 106 million) under a new Sustainable Investment Sukuk Framework.
Handelsbanken Publishes Green Bond Impact Report 2024 Covering Renewable Energy and Energy-Efficient Buildings
Sweden's Handelsbanken has published its Green Bond Impact Report for 2024, covering a green asset portfolio built under a framework rated 'strong contribution' by Morningstar Sustainalytics.
Mizuho Financial Group Reaches JPY 34.2 Trillion in Sustainable Finance by First Half of FY2024
Mizuho Financial Group's cumulative sustainable finance reached JPY 34.2 trillion by 1H FY2024, with JPY 16 trillion in environmental and climate initiatives, toward a JPY 100 trillion target.
Central Bank of Kenya Releases Green Finance Taxonomy and Climate Risk Disclosure Framework
The Central Bank of Kenya has released a Green Finance Taxonomy and Climate Risk Disclosure Framework for banks, amid data showing only 26% of Kenyan lenders published full sustainability reports.
BNP Paribas Updates Green Bond Framework to Integrate Blue Finance for Marine and Water Projects
BNP Paribas has updated its Green Bond Framework in May 2025 to integrate a blue finance dimension, enabling issuance of blue private placements aligned with ICMA guidelines and IFC standards.
Bank of Ireland Delivers EUR 14.7 Billion in Sustainability Finance in 2024, Up 32% Year-on-Year
Bank of Ireland delivered EUR 14.7 billion in sustainability-related finance in 2024, up 32% year-on-year, and cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 47% against its 2020 baseline.
Lloyds Banking Group Deploys GBP 1.654 Billion in Green Bond Proceeds, Avoiding 931,948 Tonnes of CO2 Annually
Lloyds Banking Group deployed GBP 1.654 billion in green bond proceeds in 2024 against a GBP 37.2 billion eligible green asset portfolio, avoiding 931,948 tCO2e per year.
HKMA Publishes 2024 Annual and Sustainability Reports Marking Advances in Green Finance and Climate Resilience
The HKMA released its 2024 Annual and Sustainability Reports on 25 April 2025, detailing progress on green finance, climate resilience and responsible investment in Hong Kong.
Rwanda's Banking Sector Advances ESG Reporting Under National Bank of Rwanda Guidelines
Rwanda is advancing mandatory ESG reporting for its supervised banks under National Bank of Rwanda guidelines, positioning the country as a sustainable finance hub in East Africa.