Archives 2022

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

BNP Paribas and Deutsche Bank announce that the transfer of clients, technology and key staff from Deutsche Bank’s Global Prime Finance and Electronic Equities businesses to BNP Paribas has been successfully completed by the end of 2021, in line with the targeted timeline.

CES 2022: mobility, smart home & e- health get even more sustainable

For its 55th edition, the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) once again brings in person to Las Vegas thousands of exhibitors, buyers, journalists and electronics and technology professionals. The show highlights green and smart technologies that allow people to live better.

BNP Paribas receives the 2022 ‘Top Employer Europe’ certification

For the ninth year in a row, BNP Paribas has been awarded the 2022 ‘Top Employers Institute’ label. This certification is made possible by BNP Paribas' certification in eight countries of the Group: Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland, Turkey, Ukraine, and Spain, certified Top Employer for the first year. BNP Paribas is also ranked as the sole bank in the Top 10 employers in France, which it joins for the first time.

BNP Paribas, 1st French bank for Corporate Knights and 1st European bank for the V.E. agency

Specialized third parties assess BNP Paribas’ extra-financial performance on a regular basis. Several recent ratings and rankings have confirmed the Group's leading position on sustainability issues, both nationally and internationally. Take a look at the latest notable distinctions received by BNP Paribas.

BNP Paribas completes the acquisiton of FLOA

BNP Paribas announces that it has obtained all the necessary approvals and finalised the 100% acquisition of FLOA, a subsidiary of Casino group and Banque Fédérative du Crédit Mutuel, and amongst the leaders in innovative payments solutions in France.

The energy transition will only be successful if it is carried out fairly and inclusively

At the start of this year, Laurence Pessez, Global Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at BNP Paribas, gives a quick overview of 2021 and presents the major challenges of the coming months in terms of the energy and ecological transition.

BNP Paribas strengthens its position as European leader in film and audiovisual financing by becoming the sole shareholder of Cofiloisirs

Notification by the ECB of the 2021 Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP)

BNP Paribas has received the notification by the European Central Bank of the outcome of the 2021 Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP), which states the capital requirements on a consolidated basis for the Group.

Jaguar Land Rover and BNP Paribas announce an exclusive strategic partnership in mobility financing in Europe

This new partnership will provide financial services covering all aspects of mobility to Jaguar Land Rover retailers and customers It will cover nine strategic markets across Europe: Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Belgium, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Austria and Portugal Jaguar Land Rover will benefit from BNP Paribas’ complementary mobility expertise as an integrated group, including BNP Paribas Personal Finance, Arval and BNP Paribas Cardif The implementation of the partnership will commence from January 2023 Innovation for unique customer experiences is at the heart of both partners ambitions

Support for SMEs in Europe: the "European Guarantee Fund" now accessible to BNP Paribas clients

After State-Guaranteed Loans (SGL) and Stimulus Equity Loans (SEL), find out how this guarantee complements existing schemes for SMEs. Initiated by the European Investment Fund, it is deployed by BNP Paribas commercial networks in France and Luxembourg, while a specific setup is being introduced in Italy.

BNP Paribas Group: Results as at 31 December 2021

The Board of Directors of BNP Paribas met on 7 February 2022, chaired by Jean Lemierre. The Board examined the Group’s results for the fourth quarter 2021 and endorsed the 2021 financial statements.

The banking jobs: Shilpa’s journey, today at the heart of sustainable finance

Mobility, across functions or geographies, is a major part of our professional development at BNP Paribas. Through exposure to different cultures, melting pots, mindsets, ways of working, in internationally recognised centers of excellence, individuals can open their minds, see where their strengths and passions lie and plan their next career steps. Shilpa Gulrajani, Head of Corporate Development & Sustainability APAC, is testament to just that.

Fighting deforestation: Forest 500 Report ranks BNP Paribas as the leader among global financial institutions

Since 2014, the Forest 500 report from data-driven non-profit Global Canopy seeks to assess the world’s major companies on the strength of their commitments to fighting deforestation and preserving human rights. Following BNP Paribas’ renewed commitment to preserving biodiversity in 2021, the Forest 500 ranked the Group as the leader among the 150 major financial institutions studied.

Philanthropy & scientific research: new “Climate & Biodiversity Initiative” call for projects

Resulting from the fifth edition of the Climate & Biodiversity Initiative programme dedicated to climate change and biodiversity erosion, six to nine research projects will be selected and funded by the BNP Paribas Foundation over a period of three years (2023-2025), for a total budget of €6 million. Applications are open until 20 April 2022.

Accelerating development of clean-tech startups – the Solar Impulse Foundation and BNP Paribas in Stockholm

The commercial launch of The BNP Paribas Solar Impulse Venture Fund attracted high profile Swedish investors in Stockholm, Sweden, on February 16th. Both Bertrand Piccard, Founder and Initiator of the Solar Impulse Foundation, and Christophe Lenouvel, Head of BNP Paribas Principal Investments and Chairman of the asset management company BNP Paribas Agility Capital, attended meetings with environmentally conscious investors looking for both financial returns and positive impacts on climate change.

BNP Paribas and its employees mobilise to support the people of Ukraine

The aggression against Ukraine calls for solidarity among all Europeans and within the international community. In partnership with EBRD, BNP Paribas operates in this country through Ukrsibbank, which includes close to 5,000 employees and banking locations across the Ukrainian territory.

Bringing women closer to Tech: our challenge for equality and performance

The BNP Paribas Group has set itself an ambitious target: to have 37% of women in our IT sector by the end of 2024 (compared to 32% today), through both internal and external recruitment.

BNP Paribas - Update regarding the agenda of the Investor Day

Given the gravity of the current situation and the humanitarian impacts of the aggression against Ukraine, BNP Paribas Group has decided to postpone the presentations that were scheduled for 14 March 2022 for the purpose of detailing its business lines’ projects and initiatives in the context of its 2025 strategic plan. These presentations will be rescheduled by the summer in a more appropriate context.

Biodiversity & open innovation: the TNFD releases beta framework for risk management and disclosure

On 15 March 2022, the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) released the first beta version of its nature-related risk management and disclosures framework. As a member of the taskforce and an active supporter of the TNFD initiative since July 2020, BNP Paribas has made strong contributions to the creation of the taskforce and this draft framework, which uses an open innovation approach to move towards the preservation of biodiversity and shifting the global economy in the direction of more nature-positive impacts.

BNP Paribas listens to women entrepreneurs

Women entrepreneurs contribute more than a third of global GDP. But there are still barriers to them reaching their full potential. For these reasons, BNP Paribas is committed to serving women entrepreneurs by offering appropriate services in the geographies where the Group operates. Overview of the schemes dedicated to them.

BNP Paribas annonces the closing of the framework agreement with Stellantis designating the Bank as exclusive partner of its captive in Germany, Austria and the UK

Following exclusive negotiations which began December 17, 2021 with its partners, Stellantis announces the signing of framework agreements aimed at reorganising its financing activities in Europe.

The banking jobs: developing the means of payments of tomorrow with IT Payment Services

Paying is something each of us does on a daily basis, whether as individuals, entrepreneurs, small businesses, or multinational groups. Shifts in consumer habits has enacted long-term changes to means of payment with, for example, contactless payment, which is now in widespread use. This transformation, which is affecting both individuals and companies, is based on new technologies, such as the cloud or AI, and requires a wide pallet of skills.

The Group signs a European Charter on Teleworking

For several years now, and even more so with the health crisis, the BNP Paribas Group has been developing new ways of working by deploying remote working widely, across all activities where it can be implemented. This is being achieved through adapting working spaces and environments, the increasing the use of digital tools and implementing more modern work and organisationl methods

BNP Paribas and its employees fully committed to help Ukraine

Since the start of the conflict in Ukraine, BNP Paribas, through the commitment of its employees and the actions of its Foundation, has been mobilised to help the people of Ukraine. Overview of the several initiatives which have been set up in Ukraine, in neighbouring countries and elsewhere in Europe.

“Perspectives” on social inclusion: what do the experts say?

For BNP Paribas, social and financial inclusion is a long-standing concern, intrinsically linked to sustainable finance. In order to help better understand the reality of this very broad concept, BNP Paribas dedicated the second issue of its “Perspectives” publication to social inclusion, drawing on the views of numerous experts from both within and outside the Group.

BNP Paribas Group: Results as at 31st March 2022

The Board of Directors of BNP Paribas met on 2 May 2022. The meeting was chaired by Jean Lemierre, and the Board examined the Group’s results for the first quarter 2022.

BNP Paribas unveils its first 'climate analytics and alignment report' and carbon intensity reduction targets by 2025

As part of BNP Paribas’ 2025 strategic plan, the Group unveils its first ‘Climate Analytics and Alignment Report’ which will steer the alignment of its portfolio with its net-zero commitment. The Report includes a series of financed carbon emissions intensity reduction targets for three key sectors (from 2020 baseline): power generation (a reduction of at least 30% by 2025), upstream oil and gas and refining (a reduction of at least 10% by 2025), and automotive (a reduction of at least 25% by 2025). In order to achieve its objective of reducing carbon emissions related to oil and gas, the Group will reduce by 12% its credit exposure to the upstream oil and gas industry by 2025 (from 2020 baseline). It will also reduce by 25% its credit exposure to the upstream oil industry by 2025. Thanks to the implementation of its previous commitments on unconventional oil and gas, upstream oil and gas and refining represent only 1.3% of BNP Paribas’ total credit exposure as of end of 2021. BNP Paribas has pledged to dedicate at least 200 billion euros to supporting large corporate clients’ transition to a low carbon economy by 2025. The Group has an intention of mobilizing by 2025 more than 350 billion euros through loans and bond issues covering environmental and social topics for corporate clients.

Net-zero: “Announcing intentions is not enough. Actual commitments are needed, with figures and milestones”

After presenting its 2025 Strategic plan in February, BNP Paribas today releases its first “Climate Analytics and Alignment Report”. Documented, quantified, and based on climate data from the International Energy Agency (IEA), this report will serve as a compass for aligning our portfolio towards a net-zero economy. What are BNP Paribas’ objectives? To reduce carbon emissions in three key sectors: power generation, oil & gas, and automotive. More details with Yannick Jung, Head of Corporate & Institutional Banking and Global Banking EMEA, and Laurence Pessez, Global Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at BNP Paribas.

Microfinance: The first social performance report highlights BNP Paribas' commitments

With the release of its first Microfinance Social Performance Report, BNP Paribas takes stock of the actions carried out by the Group in 2021 in the field of microfinance, while also highlighting more than 30 years of commitment to microfinance institutions (MFIs) across four continents.

French Open 2022: BNP Paribas strengthens its commitment to the younger generation

As a long-standing partner of tennis and actively involved in inclusion through sport, BNP Paribas will be reaffirming its commitments during the French Open tennis tournament. Among the highlights of this 2022 edition are the 17,000 €10 tickets for under-25s, the invitation to more than 500 supporters of the We Are Tennis Fan Academy and the presence on the courts of the BNP Paribas Young Talent Teams. Overview.

Change Now 2022, as if you were there

The 2022 edition of Change Now, a major event dedicated to sustainable development and the planet, was held in Paris on 19, 20 and 21 May. For Santiago Lefebvre, who launched Change Now five years ago, “Each and every little bit of progress counts. We can all have an impact. The question is how.” Companies, investors, associations, startups, scientists, leaders and various actors for change make up the more than 400 speakers and stakeholders who offered responses to this question over three days, six stages, and lively debates over solutions. Find more in this day-by-day overview.

Geopolitics and the climate emergency: a special edition of "Perspectives"

As an actor with longstanding commitments to accelerating toward a decarbonised economy, BNP Paribas has dedicated a Special Edition of its "Perspectives" publication to the urgency of the low-carbon agenda in light of the current geopolitical situation.

Tennis: BNP Paribas takes its Young Talents Teams international, supporting 150 young people across 7 teams in 6 countries

BNP Paribas at #VivaTech 2022 - what’s on the programme?

The 6th edition of VivaTechnology takes place from 15 to 18 June 2022 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. For four days, mobility and inclusion will be the main themes of the event, which will return to a large-scale physical format and a digital platform.

Discover our 2021 Integrated Report

2021 was especially marked by the persistence of the global health crisis, still affecting our lifestyles and work, but also by a notable economic rebound. In this context, the Group has been fully mobilized to support the recovery of the economy and has been particularly resilient. It also continued to accelerate its digitalisation, confirmed its leadership in sustainable finance, and strengthened its support to its clients’ transition to more sustainable models. Detailed insights in the 2021 edition of the BNP Paribas Integrated Report.

BNP Paribas Wealth Management - AGRIFRANCE publishes its annual publication on the French rural land market.

The 2022 report by AGRIFRANCE – a specialised department of BNP Paribas Wealth Management- provides an overview of the rural land market in France in a context of post-pandemic economic recovery and inflationary pressures in the markets.

Young people striving to change the world

The “changeNOW” summit for sustainable development and the planet, gave pride of place to youth’s commitment to the climate. This was an opportunity for us to sound out young people on their aspirations and their vision for the future. We have taken what we learnt from them and incorporated it into our company purpose and hiring practices.

The BNP Paribas Foundation strengthens its commitment to the integration of refugees

On World Refugee Day, the BNP Paribas Foundation has strengthened its actions in favour of the professional integration of refugees, by joining forces with the international organisation SINGA Global for a three-year partnership.

Diversity in digital professions: a priority for BNP Paribas

Since the creation of its “Diversity” department in 2004, BNP Paribas has made a very concrete commitment, year after year, to diversity and equal opportunities. This is a global issue, but it takes on a particular dimension in certain professions: this is especially the case for the digital sector. During the 2022 edition of VivaTech, the Group announced new commitments alongside associations and reinforced gender parity targets in its IT sector, as part of our drive to actively promote diversity.

Payments: innovating to put the customer at the heart of the purchasing journey

As the bank for a changing world, BNP Paribas must anticipate the changes that affect our customers and society. Neil Pein, Head of Payments Transformation at BNP Paribas, talks about the benefits of innovation that serves our customers and society.

The banking jobs: “The world is big and IT can make it small!”

Two enthusiastic and committed women help us discover the IT professions, which are often viewed as being male-dominated. They open the doors of their department within BNP Paribas to tell us how they work and their role within the Group. Alice works in Global Markets IT in London, whereas Edna works within IT Group, based in Paris. While being quite different they share the same passion for IT and you can see this reflected in their faces. They share their views, their career paths and their experience in IT.Together we take a look at the IT department at BNP Paribas, its opportunities, its strengths and its singularities.

VivaTech 2022: BNP Paribas presents its innovative, 100% customer-oriented payment solutions

It has always been obvious that payment methods would be a key feature of the digital revolution. All economic players, from consumers to large corporates, and including merchants are concerned. This has become a strategic issue for BNP Paribas. Start-ups are part of the solution, enabling better integrate digital uses in the payment process. This is what was showcased at ViVaTech 2022, where BNP Paribas and its partners demonstrated the power of 100% customer-oriented innovation.

Promoting inclusion and equal opportunities: interview with Forest Whitaker

Empowering everyone to find their place in society, regardless of their vulnerability, is essential to living together. Meeting with Forest Whitaker, artist and social activist, UNESCO Special Envoy and founder and CEO of the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative, who explains the importance of involving economic actors such as BNP Paribas at his side.

BNP Paribas Wealth Management further expands its digital services offering and launches a new solution dedicated to investing in private assets – Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure

In 2017, BNP Paribas Wealth Management launched its Client Experience programme, which brought together 400 private bankers, experts, clients and fintechs to co-create new digital solutions.  With clients rapidly adopting digital tools, their expectations regarding digital experience have become even more demanding. BNP Paribas Wealth Management is expanding its digital offering, including a new platform dedicated to private assets, to meet these new needs, in line with the Group's 2025 GTS strategic plan (Growth, Technology, Sustainability). This offering is being rolled out as of July 2022 in all countries where BNP Paribas Wealth Management operates.

Innovation: offering ever more sustainable investments to our customers

As the bank for a changing world, BNP Paribas must anticipate the changes that affect our customers and society. Jane Ambachtsheer, Global Head of Sustainability at BNP Paribas Asset Management, talks about the benefits of innovation that serves our customers and society.

BNP Paribas: Appointments

Elise HERMANT joins BNP Paribas and is appointed Head of Group Communications following Bertrand CIZEAU who is appointed Head of Hello bank! France. Caroline LEHERICEY takes on new responsibilities at Arval BNP Paribas.

Impact bonds or how to promote inclusion and equal opportunities

Empowering everyone to find their place in society, regardless of their vulnerability, is essential to living together. Explanations with Maha Keramane, Head of the Positive Impact Business Accelerator at BNP Paribas.

The Low-Carbon Transition Group: supporting our customers in their transition

Leader in sustainable finance, BNP Paribas is making the transition to a more environmentally-friendly economy a global commitment. Meeting with Séverine Mateo, Head of the Low-Carbon Transition Group at BNP Paribas, who tells us more about the role of this entity in helping our clients in their transformation towards more sustainable models.

#OnTheMove: What sustainable mobility challenges do companies face today?

BNP Paribas launches "On The Move", its first podcast series on sustainable mobility. In this first episode, Yaël Bennathan, Head of Arval Mobility Observatory, looks back at the results of the 2022 Fleet and Mobility Barometer and highlights expectations that companies address in terms of sustainable mobility.

Supporting the transition, as close as possible to our customers

By making the expertise of its different business lines available to support the numerous transitions currently underway, the Group is taking action for finance that is more just and sustainable. Meeting with Aymeric Olibet, Sustainable Business Advisor at BNP Paribas Fortis, who discusses BNP Paribas Fortis’ commitment alongside companies to support them through their transition to more sustainable models.

BNP Paribas and EDF ENR partner on first renewable project bond as a digital asset

On 7 July 2022, BNP Paribas structured, tokenised and distributed a bond, the proceeds of which aim at refinancing a solar energy project sponsored by EDF through its subsidiary EDF ENR. This native digital asset, issued on the public blockchain, represents the first renewable energy bond tokenisation on the project financing market. This innovation will be instrumental in broadening the scope and increasing the efficiency of project financing, including better transparency of ESG data along the value chain.

BNP Paribas client offering and longstanding net-zero transition support recognised internationally

Group BNP Paribas’ support to its clients and to a more sustainable economy is recognised by leading financial sector publication Euromoney with global, regional and country awards for “Best Bank” in several financial and extra-financial categories.

Supporting responsible farmers: An example of impact investing with "Le Printemps des Terres"

Impact investing - which combines measurable social or environmental impacts along with financial returns - is a growing market. BNP Paribas has committed to the future development of this market starting with its own direct investments. The Group has pledged €200 million between now and 2025 of its own capital to innovative companies making an impact in three areas: local development and climate, social and solidarity initiatives, and natural capital. In this context, BNP Paribas has just invested in Le Printemps des Terres, a company with a mission that supports responsible French farmers while restoring biodiversity.

“Perspectives” on biodiversity and natural capital: what do the experts say?

BNP Paribas has long-standing commitments to the preservation of natural capital and the world’s oceans, and with the latest edition of its publication “Perspectives,” it is giving the floor to experts from around the world to discuss the issue. Discover their analysis of current threats to nature and the economic solutions that are developing to respond to them.

BNP Paribas Group: Results as at 30 June 2022

The Board of Directors of BNP Paribas met on 28 July 2022. The meeting was chaired by Jean Lemierre, and the Board examined the Group’s results for the second quarter 2022.

A look back at notable deals and partnerships so far in 2022

The 2025 GTS strategic plan has put 3 pillars at the heart of the Group’s strategy, and throughout the first months of 2022, the Group has already made major strides in achieving sustainable, tech-powered growth, specifically through strategic partnerships. We take a look back at some of the major milestones of the year so far as the Group reaches new markets and expands the support it offers to all clients.

ESG: the essential reports from BNP Paribas

As the number of regulations, initiatives, coalitions, and commitments dedicated to sustainable finance grows, it is becoming more and more important to have meticulous methodologies and reporting on ESG criteria (environmental, social, governance). To that end, 2022 has already seen the release of major reports detailing the Group’s actions to accelerate toward a more sustainable and inclusive world. We take a look back at these important documents.

BNP Paribas and technology: a look back at the latest innovations

As the second of three pillars in the 2025 GTS Strategic plan, technology is at the heart of BNP Paribas’ efforts to support its clients and accelerate their transition. We take a look back at some of the notable milestones in technology so far in 2022, from digital services to initiatives that make tech more accessible.

Read – or reread – our experts’ “Perspectives” on sustainable finance

With sustainability being a priority for BNP Paribas, one might ask: what does the word actually mean? From climate to energy transition or biodiversity and from social inclusion to geopolitical context, sustainable finance is not of a piece: instead, it is a whole array of varied and complex subjects, all in need of numerous types of specific expertise. To help navigate these themes, BNP Paribas created “Perspectives”, a publication that brings together numerous experts from within and outside the Group. Here is a look back at the first issues.

Sustainability and BNP Paribas: revisit the milestones so far in 2022

The experts and businesses of the BNP Paribas Group, along with their stakeholders, are continuously innovating to support the transition to a more just and inclusive world. 2022 has already seen several major milestones in terms of commitments and innovations in sustainable finance: we look back at some of the highlights so far.

Devastating floods in Pakistan: show your support through the Rescue & Recover Fund

Drinking water, hygiene kits, medical treatment – Victims have wide-ranging needs following severe flooding in recent weeks, creating a major humanitarian crisis in Pakistan. This is why the BNP Paribas Rescue & Recover Fund is launching a new campaign to support Doctors without Borders and the Red-Cross, both present in the country. BNP Paribas will double the amount of each donation you make to the Fund.

Sir Ronald Cohen, leading figure of social investments: “Impact measurement is the way"

As part of the Group’s efforts to be a leader for the growing domain of impact investing, BNP Paribas has partnered with the UK NGO Global Steering Group for Impact Investing (GSG), chaired by Sir Ronald Cohen, recognized as the father of the European venture capital industry and a pioneer of investments with positive impacts. Following an event on September 14th, alongside Antoine Sire, Head of Company Engagement BNP Paribas, and Maha Keramane, Head of the Positive Impact Business Accelerator, BNP Paribas, Sir Cohen answered a few of our questions to help us better understand what impact investment can do and why it is important to properly measure its positive effects.

“Net Zero progression of the year – EMEA” award: Imene Ben Rejeb-Mzah explains our data-centric approach

On 20 September, Environmental Finance magazine awarded BNP Paribas “Net zero progression of the year – EMEA” for the efforts of our businesses in supporting our clients in their transition to carbon neutrality.

Tech at the service of sustainable mobility

In reaction to climate emergency, a new trend in behaviours and uses has emerged in mobility, one that affects all economic actors – from automakers to tech giants, energy suppliers and the financial sector. These challenges will be on prominent display at the Paris Motor Show, which opens 17 October 2022. With its ability to provide advice and solutions throughout the value chain, BNP Paribas has made mobility a pillar of its strategy.  For the first time, the Group will present its solutions for accelerating the revolution in our modes of transport.

How do demographic and societal changes influence investment and asset allocation strategies?

In May 2022, Coalition Greenwich conducted a survey on behalf of BNP Paribas Asset Management. It canvassed the opinions of 135 institutional investors and distributors of financial products in Europe, Asia and the US regarding the impact of demographic and societal changes on their investment decision-making and asset allocation.

#OntheMove: What outlook for the industrial vehicle and road freight markets?

On the Move, is the BNP Paribas podcast series on sustainable mobility. In this second episode, Jean-Michel Mercier, Director of the Industrial Vehicle Observatory, reviews 2021 results and gives an overview of the 2022 IVO study of the industrial vehicle and road freight transport markets.

Paris Retail Week 2022: retailers adapt to make online and offline payments smoother

80% of French consumers connected to the Internet make purchases online (Médiamétrie 2021 figures quoted by Paris Retail Week). Retailers are lining up to offer in-store experiences. As a result, customers no longer hesitate to use both online and offline channels. In this context, payment becomes a key element in accelerating sales, and not blocking them. These issues were discussed at the 8th edition of Paris Retail Week, a trade fair for retail professionals, on 20, 21 and 22 September. This was an opportunity for BNP Paribas to present its solutions based on the concept of “unified commerce”.

BNP Paribas signed an agreement for the acquisition of Kantox

Kantox, a leading fintech for automation of currency risk management, will accelerate its growth with the support of BNP Paribas and the strengths of its integrated business model. This acquisition builds on the initial strategic partnership between BNP Paribas and Kantox initiated in September 2019.

BNP Paribas places mobility at the centre of its development projects

BNP Paribas supports Phenix, the French start-up fighting food waste

88 million tons of food end up in the trash bin every year in Europe, including 10 million in France alone - a loss of €16 billion in consumables, while a third would be enough to feed all those in need. (according to ADEME).  French start up Phenix, created in 2014, wants to put an end to this environmental, social and economic nonsense. Supported since its inception by Act For Impact by BNP Paribas, its leader Jean Moreau has just announced 15 million euros raised in order to accelerate Phenix’s development and consolidate its presence in Europe. BNP Paribas is participating in this round thanks to the 10 million euro investment of the BNP Paribas Solar Impulse Venture Fund and the BNP Paribas Social Business Impact Fund: A new impact investment to make zero food waste the new market standard.

"Perspectives" on the circular economy: what do the experts say?

For several years, BNP Paribas has used the circular economy to promote usages that are more environmentally responsible and conducive to financial inclusion, as it is often more accessible for many clients. In this edition of" Perspectives", the Group turns to specialists in the circular economy, from leasing to recycling or fashion and health, for a new edition that provides a 360° view of the circular economy.

Accelerating corporate sustainability practices through shareholder engagement

They are ESG experts and senior investment fund managers at BNP Paribas Asset Management. They work on a daily basis to assess, challenge and improve the environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices of the companies in which they have chosen to invest the savings of the Group’s clients. Their power to influence? An ongoing dialogue with the management of these companies and an active vote at their annual general meetings. Focus on BNP Paribas Asset Management’s voting and shareholder engagement policy, implemented by the Stewardship team.

BNP Paribas: appointments at BNP Paribas Fortis

“We are working with teams around the world to move towards zero plastic in our work environments”

Is eliminating single-use plastic from our work environments, or even our environment altogether, actually possible? For Perrine Tiret, Head of the BNP Paribas cross-functional and participative programme “Green Company for Employees” (GC4E), the answer is a resounding YES!

BNP Paribas Group: Results as at 30 September 2022

The Board of Directors of BNP Paribas met on 2 November 2022. The meeting was chaired by Jean Lemierre, and the Board examined the Group’s results for the third quarter 2022.

Paris Motor Show 2022: BNP Paribas in pole position among new mobility players

After a four-year absence, the Paris Motor Show, held at the Porte de Versailles exhibition halls from 17 to 23 October, was reunited with its followers. While the latest electric and hydrogen vehicles were obviously on show, other players, less expected for this event, also made their appearance: banks, insurers, infrastructure specialists and energy suppliers. Their presence indicates a paradigm shift. The challenges raised by the mobility of tomorrow are colossal. Cooperation between the players in this sector is also extended to all those who will contribute to its future construction, and is essential.

The JuST Institute: a key new player in protecting vulnerable populations

Officially launched a few days ago at COP27, the Just Sustainability Transitions Institute ("JuST Institute") has one major objective: to coordinate the actions of transition financiers and provide them with dedicated tools in order to increase the amount and quality of sustainable financing specifically benefiting the populations most vulnerable to climate change and biodiversity degradation (small rural farmers and rural communities, etc.). To achieve this, it intends to bring together, throughout the world, public and private financial institutions and major companies, such as BNP Paribas and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), which joined it right from its creation. Alexandre Nayme, BNP Paribas Investment Officer within the Financial Inclusion team at the Group's Company Engagement Department, and Davide Forcella, Director of the JuST Institute, explain the JuST Institute's scope and ambition in just two minutes.

Energy efficiency: BNP Paribas' 3 levers to reduce the energy consumption of our buildings

The French government has set the course for its energy efficiency plan: reducing energy consumption by 10% by 2024. BNP Paribas, a signatory of the RTE (Réseau de Transport d'Electricité) EcoWatt charter, intends to achieve this goal implementing an energy savings plan for its building stock. The plan is divided into 3 levers, involving Business Lines, employees and “IMEX”, the Group's “Property Management” function. Overview.

METRON, DALKIA, BNP PARIBAS and Amazon Web Services launch “Decarb Fast Track”, a unique European programme to help decarbonise the industrial sector thanks to energy efficiency savings

Paris, November 23, 2022 - The companies METRON, DALKIA, BNP PARIBAS and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have joined forces to launch the “Decarb Fast Track” programme. The programme has been jointly designed to subsidise easy access for selected corporates to an energy management and optimisation toolbox for industrial facilities, and aims to save up to 100,000 tons of CO2 by equipping 100 industrial companies with an energy management and optimisation solution.

BNP Paribas Wealth Management presents its five most relevant investment themes for 2023

The five investment themes for 2023 focus on new income sources, strategies to embrace market volatility, responses to the energy crisis, long-term opportunities going beyond the inflation and rates peak, and the energy transition.

“The Rescue & Recover Fund gives your generosity extra impact”: BNP Paribas triples your donations for Giving Tuesday

2022 has seen multiple upheavals but it is also the year that marked the tenth anniversary of the BNP Paribas Rescue & Recover Fund (RRF). To mark “Giving Tuesday”, which sees donations from BNP Paribas customers and staff made between UTC+1 noon on Monday 28 November and midnight on Tuesday 29 November tripled by the Group, we met Sébastien Baijard, Head of the RRF. He told us about the first decade of this innovative tool and the challenges ahead.

How BNP Paribas supports clients’ energy efficiency plans

Fighting climate change and its dramatic consequences for the environment concerns all: governments, institutions, businesses and individuals. The effort involves an in-depth transformation both of production methods to greatly reduce the use of natural resources, and of consumption patterns to significantly limit our reliance on energy.

COP 15: Coalitions call for collective action to preserve biodiversity

As the COP 27 on climate is over, governments, NGOs and major financial institutions are turning to Montreal, where the COP15 on biodiversity is taking place, from 7 to 19 December 2022. Its ambition? Achieve the equivalent of a Paris Agreement for Biodiversity and adopt a global framework that will address the main causes behind the loss of natural capital. We look at the coalitions of economic actors, with which the Group has collaborated, and which aim to generate positive collective changes for nature.

BNP Paribas CIB and BNP Paribas Cardif finalise inaugural structured social index-linked bond

BNP Paribas strengthens private assets capability

Banks still need to amplify actions for climate and biodiversity according to new ShareAction report

With an overall rating of 63%, it is BNP Paribas that is the best rated bank by ShareAction. BNP Paribas also comes out first on each of the two criteria, climate and biodiversity.

BNP Paribas co-signs the white paper: Risk control of artificial intelligence systems

BNP Paribas has participated in the drafting of a white paper on "Controlling the risks of Artificial Intelligence systems", led by the Hub France IA association with the support of La Banque Postale and Société Générale.

Stéphanie Maarek has been appointed Head of Compliance of BNP Paribas

Stéphanie Maarek has been appointed Head of Compliance and will succeed Nathalie Hartmann. 

BNP Paribas: appointments at BNP Paribas UK

Notification by the ECB of the 2022 Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP)

BNP Paribas has received the notification by the European Central Bank of the outcome of the 2022 Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP), which states capital requirements on a consolidated basis in force for the Group.

COP15: "If all objectives are achieved, we will be on a good path towards protecting natural capital"

The fifteenth United Nations Conference of the Parties on Biodiversity (COP15) took place in Canada, from December 7 to 19, 2022. The conference was expected to convene governments around the world to agree on a new plan to preserve and protect nature over the next decade. What exactly were the challenges going into COP15 and were they overcome? What are the objectives of the new agreement and their impact on financial institutions such as BNP Paribas? Laurence Pessez, Global Head of CSR, is here to explain.