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Sustainability
Sustainable finance
Moving capital where it matters
Our footprint in Asia, Africa and the Middle East covers some of the world’s most environmentally vulnerable regions – but many also have great opportunities to grow.
We provide financial products and services that help drive sustainable development, economic growth and job creation to people and businesses – unlocking growth by doing good.
10%
of the financing needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa is being met.
USD300bn
The amount we plan to mobilise in sustainable and transition finance by 2030.
USD17.6bn
Sustainable finance assets in our sustainable finance portfolio. This is a 31% growth year-on-year.
Discover our frameworks
Our approach to sustainable finance, and our products, are guided by our frameworks.
Transition Finance
Emerging markets need investment to decarbonise, but are often locked out of financing. Our framework helps us build momentum to support their transition.
Green and Sustainable products
Our in-depth framework, developed with a leading ESG research firm, helps us define our ‘sustainable’ and ‘green’ financial products.
Sustainability Bonds
Our Sustainability Bond Framework maps our eligible projects to specific SDGs and provides the basis for issuance of Green, Social and Sustainability bonds.
Our environmental and social risk framework
Learn how we aim to manage environmental and social risk while supporting sustainable growth.
Sustainability reports
Our sustainability library hosts our key documentation, results and other resources.
Bank with us
Learn more about our banking products and services for individuals and companies.