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Sustainable finance for Financial Institutions

Looking to advance your sustainability journey? We’re here to support you every step of the way. Together, we’ll identify your sustainable finance priorities, then co-create tailored solutions that help you reach your goals with confidence and clarity.

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How we could support your business

From global banks and asset managers to insurers and specialty finance firms, our experience spans the diverse spectrum of non-bank financial institutions. You’ll find in us a collaborative partner dedicated to understanding the nuances of your organisation and delivering the sustainable finance strategies you need to move forward.

No matter where you stand in your climate and sustainability journey, our specialist team is ready to help. Headquartered in London with colleagues across Europe and India, we combine international reach with on‑the‑ground insights. We offer support across the full spectrum of financing and risk management solutions – whether you’re integrating purpose-driven sustainability into your business model, seeking ESG ratings guidance, or enhancing investor engagement around your transition strategy. We work alongside you to design and execute tailored sustainable finance frameworks and products, strengthen your balance sheet, and manage climate-related and societal risks with confidence.

As part of NatWest Group, we’re deeply aligned with the bank’s broader sustainability initiatives – drawing on group-wide expertise in areas like climate transition planning, financial inclusion, and data innovation. Through the last five years, we’ve constantly refined our approach as the sustainability landscape evolves, bringing you fresh insights from across sectors and geographies. Our aim is to be your trusted partner from initial strategy development, to execution of sustainable financings, and through ongoing updates – always helping you stay ahead of the curve and aligned with market best practices.

Our holistic proposition enables us to support you across a number of teams within your institution, such as:

Funding: accelerate your impact

  • Receive clear, actionable advice on choosing the right financing instruments, whether “Use of Proceeds” (UOP) or KPI-linked options, and access support throughout structuring and execution.
  • Develop your sustainable finance framework with us. We’ll guide you on selecting SPO providers and identifying eligible projects and assets for UOP financing.
  • Count on our experience to help you select the KPIs most relevant to your sustainability goals and link them to your financing instruments with confidence.
  • We prepare funding holdings and investor analyses, uncovering opportunities for you to seize sustainable financing and tap into demand from impact-driven funds.
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Investor relations: share your sustainability story

  • Benefit from our insights into investor responsible investing strategies and priorities to keep your communications focused and effective.
  • Let us help you optimise climate and sustainability messaging and presentation materials, whether for roadshows or targeted investor meetings.
  • We’ll work with you to prepare Q&A responses for potential investor questions, from ESG ratings to sustainability strategy – helping you communicate with clarity and conviction
  • Benefit from our insights into investor responsible investing strategies and priorities to keep your communications focused and effective.
  • Let us help you optimise climate and sustainability messaging and presentation materials, whether for roadshows or targeted investor meetings.
  • We’ll work with you to prepare Q&A responses for potential investor questions, from ESG ratings to sustainability strategy – helping you communicate with clarity and conviction
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Group sustainability: advance your credible transition plan and decarbonisation strategy

  • We analyse your ESG ratings and disclosures, helping you identify quick wins and additional upgrades to raise your environmental and societal profile.
  • Our in-depth research tracks market innovations, so you can address physical and transition risks with meaningful solutions.
  • We support your decarbonisation journey, offering transition plan and benchmarking insights – plus tailored recommendations based on the latest best practices and guidance.
  • Together, we’ll help you strengthen your sustainability strategy, connect with investors, and unlock value in the new era of responsible business.
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Design, deliver, and advise

We can help with the design, structure and execution of following products and support with additional advisory services.

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.

Champion in the sterling market

We continue to reinforce our leadership in the sterling GSS market, supporting clients in accessing the GBP market and championing high quality sustainable finance across currencies and issuers. 

For example, we supported Swedbank with its first senior deal of the year in both 2025 and 2026 – each marking the bank’s first return to the GBP market since May 2023 – underscoring our ability to consistently deliver in the sterling GSS space.

Pioneering the European Green Bond Standard across Europe

NatWest is proud to have supported a series of market defining European Green Bond Standard (EuGB) transactions, acting as Joint Lead Manager on three landmark issuances:

  • Banco BPM – the first Italian financial institution to issue an EuGB (October 2025)
  • Deutsche Kreditbank – the first German financial institution to issue an EuGB (November 2025)
  • ABN AMRO – the first issuer to bring an EuGB to the sterling market (December 2025)
  • Deustche Bank - the largest and first global systemically important bank (G-Sib) to issue an EuGB (Feburary 2026)

Supporting clients for their structuring and inaugural mandates

Sustainable Finance structuring mandates continue to flow as we combine deep sustainability expertise with a strong understanding of market dynamics. 

We began 2025 by delivering the inaugural €500m Green Bond for Iccrea Banca, acting as GSS Structuring Bank and reinforcing our capabilities in sustainable structuring. This momentum carried forward with additional mandates, including supporting Banca Monte dei Paschi as GSS Structuring Bank on its inaugural Green Bond, following the first Covered Social Bond issued in 2024 (also led by NatWest).

We entered 2026 with continued strength in the Social Bond market, where we have been delighted to support clients in expanding and diversifying their sustainable financing strategies.

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Vice President

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