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The Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV) had the opportunity to join the #climatehub at the UN Bonn Climate Change Conference with We Don't Have Time, the world's largest media platform for #climateaction. Our Executive Director, Martin Rohner, shared how values-based banks have ambitious climate goals. Most GABV members exclude financing of any fossil fuel-related activities, and many have committed to ambitious net zero targets as early as 2035. 21 GABV members are the first banks worldwide to sign up to the call for an international Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative to stem the further expansion of fossil fuel exploration and production. Finance plays a pivotal role in achieving the climate goals agreed by the international community. More information about why banks should join the call for a Fossil Fuel Treaty: https://lnkd.in/dMwSx3b5 #BankingonValues #MovetheMoney #FossilFuelTreaty #UNCCC Triodos Bank Triodos Bank España Charity Bank Vancity Banco Popular HN BancoSol Sunrise Banks Banca Etica Fiare Banca Etica Unity Trust Bank vdk bank NMB Bank Ltd. Centenary Bank Amalgamated Bank Beneficial State Bank Clearwater Credit Union Climate First Bank Cultura Bank Ekobanken Merkur Andelskasse Summit Credit Union Freie Gemeinschaftsbank Genossenschaft FINCA DRC

🎤 #STOAOnTheAir We're proud to have been represented at the @PEI Infrastructure Investor Summit in Berlin by Catherine Edet, Head of ESG at STOA! 🌍 She spoke on two pivotal panels: “How to define and finance nature-based solutions” at the ESG and Sustainability Forum and “Sustainability in emerging markets: driving positive change and economic growth” at the Emerging Market Forum. "This event was a great opportunity to share experiences and lessons learnt from key players, to present challenges and opportunities related to nature-based solutions (and the link with ecosystem services), and to discuss projects with climate co-benefits in emerging countries." 🌱 These discussions align with STOA's commitment to financing projects that not only foster climate resilience but also ensure sustainable economic growth, particularly in Africa. In 2024, 73% of our financed projects have climate co-benefit and we ensure at least 50% of our financed projects are in Africa, as part of our STOA Impact Strategy. 🌐 #Climate #ESG #Impact #InfrastructureProjectFinance

#TDBGroup had the pleasure to contribute to a session focused on fostering #greeninvestment and #partnerships in #Africa organised during #COP29 in #Baku, by CDP Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, and Ministero dell'Ambiente e della Sicurezza Energetica alongside other leading voices in climate finance. “While demand for climate-themed capital is very high in Africa, its supply has been slow, aggravated by often challenging conditions for the use of proceeds and high cost of funding. We need more effective win-win partnerships to unlock the deployment of more climate finance. TDB Group’s interventions are aligned with the spirit of #Italy's Mattei Plan, and the Italian Climate Fund managed by #CDP. In particular, the Group’s Trade and Development Fund #TDF can play a pivotal role in intermediating soft capital where it is needed the most, and provide technical assistance to enhance the bankability of relevant projects.”   -Mary Kamari, Executive Director, Trade and Development Fund, and Group Executive, Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations, TDB Group #infrastructure #sustainabledevelopment #foodsecurity #energytransition #PGII #climatefinance #greengrowth

Intesa Sanpaolo Banka, part of the International Banks Division, and UNDP signed a cooperation protocol called “Green Transition”, a joint project that will support SMEs in Bosnia-Herzegovina to invest in changing their businesses in terms of carbon emission reduction. A special financial line from the Bosnian bank part of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group, and advisory services from UNDP will encourage local companies in adopting circular and digital business models, in reducing their environmental footprint and greenhouse gas emissions, as well as in educating their employees by innovating and improving their competitiveness. Find out more at https://ow.ly/AV2030sJ8ra #IntesaSanpaoloBanka #IntesaSanpaolo #InternationalBanksDivision #UNDP #BosniaHerzegovina #SMEs #sustainability #green

Intesa Sanpaolo Banka, part of the International Banks Division, and UNDP signed a cooperation protocol called “Green Transition”, a joint project that will support SMEs in Bosnia-Herzegovina to invest in changing their businesses in terms of carbon emission reduction. A special financial line from the Bosnian bank part of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group, and advisory services from UNDP will encourage local companies in adopting circular and digital business models, in reducing their environmental footprint and greenhouse gas emissions, as well as in educating their employees by innovating and improving their competitiveness. Find out more at https://ow.ly/gnxo30sJcXC #IntesaSanpaoloBanka #IntesaSanpaolo #InternationalBanksDivision #UNDP #BosniaHerzegovina #SMEs #sustainability #green

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Intesa Sanpaolo Banka, part of the International Banks Division, and UNDP signed a cooperation protocol called “Green Transition”, a joint project that will support SMEs in Bosnia-Herzegovina to invest in changing their businesses in terms of carbon emission reduction. A special financial line from the Bosnian bank part of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group, and advisory services from UNDP will encourage local companies in adopting circular and digital business models, in reducing their environmental footprint and greenhouse gas emissions, as well as in educating their employees by innovating and improving their competitiveness. Find out more at https://ow.ly/LAKf30sJ7WZ #IntesaSanpaoloBanka #IntesaSanpaolo #InternationalBanksDivision #UNDP #BosniaHerzegovina #SMEs #sustainability #green

The 5th panel discussion of the day, "Sustainable Financing," was held just before my panel. This session provided valuable insights into financial products designed to facilitate the green transition. It focused on the bankability of renewable energy projects and corporate decarbonization programs, lenders' expectations, and successful strategies for securing financing for sustainable assets and projects. **Panelists:** - Piotr Matczuk | Country Head Poland | IFC - International Finance Corporation - Radu Moldovan, CFA | Executive Director, Industry Lead Energy & Infrastructure | Erste Group Bank - Jan Jašek | Head of Key Corporates Prague & Central Bohemia and ESG Ambassador (Czech Republic and Slovakia) | UniCredit Bank - Jelena Arsic | Partner | Schoenherr Serbia - Ondřej Havlíček | Partner | Schoenherr Czech Republic - Matei Florea | Partner | Schoenherr Romania (Moderator) The discussion was incredibly informative and set the stage perfectly for our ongoing conversations about sustainable development. #SustainableFinancing #GreenTransition #RenewableEnergy #Decarbonization #FinancialProducts #Bankability #CorporateSustainability #Schoenherr #GreenFinance #ESG #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction

Intesa Sanpaolo Banka, part of the International Banks Division, and UNDP signed a cooperation protocol called “Green Transition”, a joint project that will support SMEs in Bosnia-Herzegovina to invest in changing their businesses in terms of carbon emission reduction. A special financial line from the Bosnian bank part of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group, and advisory services from UNDP will encourage local companies in adopting circular and digital business models, in reducing their environmental footprint and greenhouse gas emissions, as well as in educating their employees by innovating and improving their competitiveness. Find out more at https://ow.ly/N6cs30sJguz #IntesaSanpaoloBanka #IntesaSanpaolo #InternationalBanksDivision #UNDP #BosniaHerzegovina #SMEs #sustainability #green

Banca Intesa Beograd, part of Intesa Sanpaolo’s International Banks Division and KfW, the German Development Bank, have signed a €40mln credit line agreement to support green investments by SMEs, public enterprises, and local institutions in Serbia. The amount will be earmarked for long-term funding of investments in energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources, as well as the efficient use of natural resources, specifically their recycling and reduction of harmful emissions with the goal to reduce environmental pollution. In addition to the favorable loans from this credit line, upon successful completion of the investments, clients will also be eligible for grants amounting to 10% of the loan. Read more: https://ow.ly/gmVS30sJaih #BancaIntesaBeograd #IntesaSanpaolo #InternationalBanksDivision #KfW #Serbia #energy #sustainability #green