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Sustainable finance for the Public Sector

Supporting public sector organisations on every step of their sustainability journey  

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How we could support you

As a public sector institution, you play a crucial role in driving sustainability forward – meeting the needs of your communities while advancing both national and global goals. Whether you work in housing, higher education, or have a broader remit, your projects have the power to create lasting and positive change.

We’re here to support you at every step of your sustainability journey. Drawing on deep sector knowledge and a team of dedicated Sustainable Finance Advisory specialists, we offer tailored advice and sustainable finance solutions designed specifically for your institution’s goals and challenges.

By partnering with us, you gain access to a team that brings together expertise in Debt Capital Markets, Risk Management, and Sustainable Finance Advisory. Together, we’ll help you mobilise the capital you need, navigate complex decisions, and deliver meaningful impact – enabling you to focus on what matters most, making a difference to the people and places you serve.

Our holistic proposition enables us to support Public Sector entities across a number of functions such as:

Accelerating capital flows (benchmark transactions and private placements)

  • Advising on and supporting access to funding in the public debt markets and loan markets
  • Providing bespoke funding solutions through privately placed debt finance
  • Managing key market risk exposures through derivatives
  • Offering a range of investment products and structures to enhance yield and provide access to sustainable instruments
  • Developing and updating all aspects of sustainable finance frameworks, including those targeting the EU Green Bond Standard
  • Working with national development banks to structure innovate and cost effective sustainable finance solutions
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Communicating sustainability journeys

  • Advising on investors’ responsible investing strategies and providing colour on emerging trends
  • Coordinating roadshows and ESG-targeted investor presentations
  • Developing responses to potential investor questions
  • Hosting impactful events to generate direct and impactful investor feedback
  • Drafting Allocation and Impact reports
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Product innovation and thematic developments

  • Structuring KPI-linked products (e.g. KPI-linked derivatives)
  • Structuring Use of Proceeds or Sustainability-Linked Bonds and advising on key performance indicators / sustainability performance target selection
  • Collaborating with stakeholders on novel sustainable products, such as adaptation and transition finance
  • Developing alternative funding sources through collaboration both within the sector and wider stakeholders
  • Engaging with initiatives to improve product offerings and align to best market practices
  • Structuring innovative land recovery projects that benefit adaptation solution, as well as generating cash flows
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Our customers

We are proud to have celebrated several sustainability milestones with our Public Sector customers. These include:

  • Housing Associations
  • Universities
  • Regional Authorities
  • City Authorities

 You can read in more detail about these transactions on our Client stories page. 

Sustainable finance content and insights

To keep you informed on your journey, our sustainable finance specialists break down the latest regulatory updates, investor trends, and changes in reporting and ESG ratings. You’ll have access to timely insights, in-depth thought leadership, and flagships such as events, webinars, and podcasts – all aimed at helping you make informed and future‑focused decisions.

Contact us

To discuss how NatWest could support your sustainability journey, contact us today:

London School of Economics. LSE London School of Economics

Dominic Brindley

Director, Debt & Financing Solutions

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Jigsaw. Jigsaw

Thomas Gidman

Director, Sustainable Finance Advisory

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People for Places. People for Places

Martyna Moosuddee, CFA

Director, Sustainable Finance Advisory

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Giorgio Carlucci, CFA

Vice President, Sustainable Finance Advisory

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