Boosting financing for the wind energy sector
In February 2025, BNP Paribas signed an agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to mobilise up to €8 billion of investments for wind energy projects. By providing bank guarantees to stimulate financing for the wind energy sector within the European Union (EU), this initiative supports the EU’s aim of generating at least 45% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030. It also contributes to the net zero transition and boosts innovation among European manufacturers of renewable energy equipment. The agreement forms part of the EIB’s contribution to the European Wind Power Package and, as such, benefits from InvestEU(1) support. The investments will help launch new wind farm projects, increase supply chain efficiency and improve grid interconnections.
Accelerating social innovation and financial inclusion
The Positive Impact & Inclusion Business Accelerator (PIIBA) explores financial innovation, from investment to impact bonds, while promoting social inclusion. In 2025, BNP Paribas signed the first ISLF+(2) in the Netherlands with Qredits, the country’s leading microfinance institution. Valued at €10 million, it aims to finance women entrepreneurs or start-ups and support the energy transition of small Dutch businesses. In partnership with the Province of Malaga, PIIBA also co-structured and financed the first Spanish impact bond, which will support the professional integration of 2,000 beneficiaries of the Food Bank.
