The banking sector in Romania has made notable progress in aligning its practices to evolving ESG standards and regulations aimed to support the EU's ambitious decarbonization targets, says Gyula Fatér, CEO of OTP Bank Romania. He talked to Green Forum about the role that ESG currently plays in the decision-making process at OTP Bank Romania.
BRD – Groupe Société Générale granted sustainable financing of RON1.1 billion (€220 million) last year. BRD launched 2022 its first green lending products for individuals. Also, the BRD Group reduced its energy consumption by 12.5% compared to the previous year and the greenhouse gas emissions resulting from operations.
BRD announced that the value of new sustainable financing transactions made in 2022 reached €215 million.
Lidl Romania aims to contribute to the development of sustainable local agriculture by promoting organic farming and regenerative farming practices, which contribute to soil health and biodiversity conservation.
Defic Globe, a subsidiary of YEO Technology — a global brand in renewable energy and energy technologies — has expanded its presence in the Romanian market through strategic investments.
The financing is for a logistics center in Bydgoszcz developed for a leading e-commerce firm.
The European Commission has given the green light to a €790 million state aid package for Romania.
PPC Group has announced a bold investment plan of €10.1 billion over the next three years.
