FAQ: Sustainable Finance

Recognised as a leading bank in sustainable finance, BNP Paribas answers questions about its actions and policies regarding CSR, financing the energy transition, inclusion and its role in society.

Our approach to responsible finance

  • Not at all. In fact, BNP Paribas primarily finances low carbon energy production. Furthermore, the Group has set a target to have 90% of its energy production financing dedicated to low carbon energies by 2030, with outstanding loans amounting to at least 40 billion euros.

    At the end of September 2024, low carbon energies already accounted for 76% of the Group’s loan portfolio, totaling 36.8 billion euros. BNP Paribas is also supported by its Low-Carbon Transition Group, whose 250 expert bankers support renewable energy transactions worldwide to help clients in their transition. For example, since 2012, the Bank has financed 46 offshore wind farms with a total capacity of 27 GW, including 22 GW in Europe. This includes ambitious projects such as Baltica 2, which is set to become the largest wind farm in the Baltic Sea.

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  • BNP Paribas supports impact entrepreneurs and impact companies by offering solutions tailored to each stage of their development. This support enables innovative companies with strong potential for growth to scale and expand their business operations. The Group is committed to helping entrepreneurs and businesses maximise their social and environmental impact, thereby contributing to a just and sustainable transition. BNP Paribas offers impact entrepreneurs and companies a variety of solutions to support their businesses, including:

    The “Act For Impact” programme, which celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2024, has 200 specialised BNP Paribas account managers that offer tailor-made solutions and support.

    The Positive Impact and Inclusion Business Accelerator (PIIBA) offers innovative financial solutions (such as impact contracts, in which the Group is a leader), impact measurement tools and social and financial inclusion services.

    BNP Paribas also invests in impact start-ups, via the fund co-managed by PIIBA and BNP Paribas Asset Management, or via the BNP Paribas Solar Impulse Venture Fund, the venture capital activity of BNP Paribas Développement or solidarity savings funds.

    Impact start-ups can also join the Group’s accelerators and be hosted with workspace at the BivwAk! and the WAI (We Are Innovation) by BNP Paribas.

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