Some of the key components of the necessary framework to support sustainability and attract additional investment for companies are transparency, monitoring and reporting, says Ilinka Kajgana, Executive Vice President Risk, Member of the Executive Committee at BCR.
Enel launches a dual-tranche 1.5 billion euro “Sustainability-Linked Bond” in the Eurobond market, the world's first public issuance coupling EU taxonomy with United Nations sustainable development goals, also including full decarbonization targets.
BRD announced that the value of new sustainable financing transactions made in 2022 reached €215 million.
EIB and Czech fund Inven Capital have doubled up on their strategic partnership, with the EIB committing a further €50 million to fund innovative clean-tech and decarbonisation startups. The EIB invested the initial €50 million alongside Inven over the period 2017-2022.
Pehart Group, one of the largest tissue paper producers in Southeast Europe and the largest producer and processor of household paper products in Romania, is extending the syndicated loan obtained two years ago to €78 million.
European companies are facing widespread challenges as they attempt to comply with the EU's new sustainability reporting standards, according to recent findings from the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG).
Improving energy efficiency in buildings plays a key role in building a sustainable future. It leads to lower costs, a healthier indoor environment, and a smaller environmental footprint. According to România Eficientă, efficient energy use is not about sacrificing comfort but about eliminating waste.
The European Ombudsman has formally questioned the European Commission's handling of recent proposals aimed at scaling back corporate sustainability requirements, raising concerns over transparency and procedural compliance.
Hidroelectrica has selected Waldevar Energy to implement the Nufărul Project, a pioneering renewable energy initiative set to become the largest floating photovoltaic (FPV) system installed on a hydroelectric dam in Europe.
Met Group has inaugurated Hungary's largest standalone battery energy storage system (BESS), a 40 MW / 80 MWh facility located at the Dunamenti Power Station in Százhalombatta.
