J.-L.B.: BNP Paribas has a long-standing commitment to backing the transition. In the energy sector, low-carbon accounted for more than three quarters of our stock of energy production financing at the end of September 2024, with the objective of reaching 90% by 2030. This approach, along with the alignment of our portfolio with targets to reduce the intensity of financed CO2 emissions in several sectors, is part of the Sustainability roadmap that we continue to roll out. Our desire is truly to help our clients carry out their projects: since 2022, we have mobilised €179 billion to support them in their transition to a low-carbon economy.
“Our desire is truly to help our clients carry out their projects. In addition to financing, we aim to support an economy and a society that are transforming.”
We are a key player in financing this transition: for the second year in a row, Dealogic ranked us as the world leader in sustainable bonds and loans, with US$69.2 billion in 2024(2). We actively support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps through financial backing and consulting to help them make the investments necessary for their transition efforts, while preserving their economic viability. In addition to financing, we aim to support an economy and a society that are transforming.
We also help individuals engage in the ecological transition, notably via financing offers for energy renovation, and via BNP Paribas Mobility, our centre of expertise dedicated to promoting sustainable mobility. At the end of 2024, we signed a memorandum of understanding with La Banque Postale for a distribution partnership under which its customers can access our entire mobility offering with associated financing and insurance solutions.
J.-L.B.: We have a long-term growth project. With the support of our shareholders, we aim for ambitious strategic development with and for our clients, continuing to support their development, technological transformation and ecological transition. We are making this project a reality, together with our teams and external stakeholders, to create value for the economy and society as a whole.
INTERVIEW CONDUCTED ON 7 APRIL 2025.
US$69.2billion
in sustainable bonds and loans in 2024.
