Sustainability is Not a Passing Fad for BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas Bank emphasizes that achieving long-term development and sustainable growth requires a strategic approach, integrating environmental and social commitments into its core strategy across all bank divisions.

The value of sustainable assets in Europe surpassed $3 trillion by the end of 2025. Within BNP Paribas, sustainable financing reached PLN 14.6 billion by the end of the first quarter of 2026, marking a 37.4% increase from the previous year. This trend indicates that companies are actively investing in transformation and seeking capital for environmental projects.

The banking sector plays a crucial role as a catalyst in this transformation, financing projects that enhance energy efficiency, promote renewable energy sources, modernize facilities, and support innovative technologies like energy storage and smart energy management systems. Access to capital, effective financing models, and robust risk management are vital for the future of the energy transition.

BNP Paribas views ESG not as an add-on but as integral to its operations. Oversight of the Sustainable Development and Agribusiness Division rests with the bank's CEO, highlighting its strategic importance. ESG issues are embedded in the bank's main strategic documents. For an institution with over 200 years of history, long-term thinking is natural.

The bank's previous strategy, GObeyond, included a goal of 10% sustainable financing, which was achieved ahead of schedule. The new strategy, Accelerate 2030, identifies sustainable transformation as a key development pillar, with a commitment to provide PLN 25 billion in new sustainable loans by the end of 2030 to support client transformations and accelerate positive national changes. Effective economic transformation requires a dual focus on a just transition and climate change adaptation, encompassing financing for energy efficiency, renewables, low-emission transport, and decarbonization, alongside developing expertise in ESG risk management.