EBRD will extend a regional loan of up to €120 million to AFI Europe (AFI) to support the company's ongoing development projects in Serbia, Poland, Romania, and Czechia.
EBRD advances the broader use of innovative financial instruments in Romania by signing a synthetic securitisation deal with UniCredit Bank S.A. (UniCredit Bank)
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing an additional loan of up to €72 million to BIG CEE as part of a €100 million envelope of loans to support its expansion in Serbia and the Western Balkans.
Romania has set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 78% by 2030 and achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
The EU has emerged as a global leader in green finance, having issued over €65 billion in NextGenerationEU (NGEU) Green Bonds since 2020.
EBRD will support the development of high-quality, energy-efficient residential housing in Poland through a €100 million loan to the Polish subsidiaries of Vantage Development.
EIB will lend €300 million to the Czech Republic's national railway operator, České dráhy, to buy new train carriages and locomotives as well as upgrade existing ones.
Achieving climate neutrality will unlock significant opportunities for development, economic growth, and technological innovation.
The World Bank Group's Board of Executive Directors has approved a Development Policy Loan (DPL) for Romania, amounting to €599.1 million.
Patria Bank secured a €25 million financing agreement with EIB, one of the world's largest multilateral financing institutions and a major provider of climate finance.
This loan aims to enhance these firms' access to leasing finance and strengthen their resilience.
UniCredit Bank has been declared by the British magazine as the Best Bank in Romania for Companies and ESG.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has priced its largest ever green bond transaction, issuing a €1 billion 7-year benchmark.
For the year 2024, Raiffeisen Bank Romania will continue to finance eligible projects that support the sustainable development of key sectors of the economy,
Raiffeisen Bank Romania publishes its Sustainability Report, presenting information about the company's non-financial performance and its economic, social, and environmental impact.
The project is located in Buzău County and the first phase, which will last until 2025, will see the installation of 30 Vestas wind turbines.
Regarding environmental impact, the funded projects have resulted in annual savings of over 42,000 tons of CO2.
Over 15,000 residences in Romania have been certified as "Green Homes" or have obtained precertification (still in the construction phase) between 2014 and 2024.
The real estate, renewable energy, and transportation sectors are frontrunners for sustainable practices, alongside the public sector which should play an important role.
EBRD is providing a €7 million loan to UniCredit Bank dd Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina through the multi-donor Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF) for the Western Balkans.
The energy transition is a central priority for ENGIE, both worldwide and in Romania.
Energa expands its installed renewable energy capacity by 43% in 2024, marking a pivotal shift in its energy portfolio.
AQUILA, a leading distributor in Romania's fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector with over 30 years of experience, announced significant progress in 2024 under its 2022–2026 Sustainability Strategy.
The European Commission has approved a €400 million Spanish State aid scheme to support the production of renewable hydrogen through the European Hydrogen Bank's "Auctions-as-a-Service" tool for the auction closing in 2025.
The European Commission has adopted the 2025-2030 work plan for the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and the Energy Labelling Regulation.
