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Sustainable finance

We share our knowledge on sustainability and secure capital flow for sustainable development.

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  • Norway’s leading facilitator of sustainable bonds

  • Dedicated advisory team for sustainable financing products

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Transaction summary: Renewable energy, Transition and sustainable finance

In the newsletter written by our sustainability team, we promote the transactions that DNB has been involved in. The transactions supports the sustainable transition. The newsletter includes green bonds, sustainability-linked bonds and financing of renewable energy investments, as well as equity capital market, merger and acquisition advice in the area of renewable energy and clean technology.

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We have gathered our latest newsletters and reports on sustainable finance, ESG, and market trends on one page.

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Advisory services that contribute to a sustainable transition

The financial industry has a central role in ensuring the achievement of the Paris agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). If we are to reach our goals, huge amounts must be invested more sustainably.

Sustainable financial products, such as green, social and sustainability-linked bonds and loans, are important for directing capital towards investments that contribute to realising different sustainability goals.

Would you like to know more? Get in touch with our sustainability team.

Green bonds

The first “green bond” was issued in 2007 and since then a variety of sustainable financial instruments have been developed. Today, green, social and sustainability-linked bonds and loans follow global standards set by the International Capital Markets Association (ICMA) and the Loan Market Association (LMA).

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ESG stamps have become increasingly relevant

Investors and banks are now setting targets for reaching zero emissions across their portfolios by 2050. This, as well as growing regulatory requirements for transparency and reporting on sustainability goals, means there is an increased need for information about the companies’ sustainability efforts. Sustainability stamps help investors with their ESG analyses and help companies secure the capital they need to transition.

At DNB, we want to contribute to the sustainable transition by financing investments that contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions, which improve climate adaptation and provide fairer social conditions.

A separate, dedicated team that understands ESG

Our experts offer advisory services to clients across geographical locations and sectors. Amongst other things, we offer sustainable bonds and loan products, as well as research and advisory services in ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance).

What we offer:

Green bonds

Bonds where the funds are earmarked for investments that have a beneficial impact on the environment, such as renewable energy or zero-emission transport, in line with the ICMA Green Bond Principles.

Sustainable bonds

Bonds where the funds are earmarked for investments with both an environmental and a social impact, in line with the ICMA Sustainability Bond Guidelines.

Green loans

Green loans are earmarked for investments that have a beneficial impact on the environment, such as renewable energy or zero-emission transport, in line with the LMA Green Loan Principles.

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Social bonds

The funds from social bonds are earmarked for investments with a beneficial impact on a social area, such as health, education or financial inclusion, in line with the ICMA Green Bond Principles.

Sustainability-linked bonds

Bonds where the funds can be allocated to general purposes, but where the bonds’ financial conditions depend on the issuer’s ongoing sustainability performance.

Sustainability-linked bonds are issued in line with the ICMA Sustainability-Linked Bond Principles.

Sustainability-linked loans

Sustainability-linked loans can be made available for general purposes. The loan’s margin can be increased or decreased depending on the borrower’s sustainability performance, in line with the LMA Sustainability-Linked Loan Principles.

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  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

    We are leaders in the Nordic region, with extensive transaction experience.

  • Sector team

    We have a deep understanding and investment ability in all sectors.

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