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ESG and Sustainable Finance for SSAs

Sustainable finance for Sovereigns, Supranationals & Agencies (SSAs)

Supporting sovereign, supranational and agency issuers at every step of your sustainability journey.

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Sustainable finance

At NatWest, we understand the vital role you play in driving sustainable finance forward at a national and international level. As a trusted partner to SSA issuers, we offer tailored support drawing on deep expertise to help you channel capital toward the social and environmental priorities that matter most.

Whether you operate in the public or quasi-governmental sector, our sustainable finance advisory and risk management capabilities are designed to help you overcome complex challenges and realise your sustainability ambitions. From bespoke financing solutions to comprehensive advisory support, we stand ready to help you make a meaningful difference for your communities, regions and beyond.

Our holistic proposition enables us to support you across a number of functions such as:

Accelerating Capital Flows (Benchmark transactions and private placements)

Advising on financing instruments across structuring and execution
Developing and updating all aspects of sustainable finance frameworks
Structuring UoP bonds and/or SLBs and advising on Use of Proceeds and KPI/SPT selection, respectively
Supporting the evolution of the EU Green Bond Standard bonds, as well as adaptation and transition finance products

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Communicating Sustainability Journeys (IR and Group Sustainability)

Advising on investors’ sustainability strategies and providing colour on emerging trends
Coordinating roadshows and ESG-targeted investor presentations
Developing responses to potential and actual investor questions
Hosting impactful events to generate direct investor feedback
Drafting Allocation and Impact reports

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Product Innovation and Thematic Developments

Providing insight into key sustainable themes for institutional investors
Developing and executing thematic ideas and trades
Collaborating with stakeholders on novel sustainable products
Structuring KPI-linked products e.g., KPI-linked derivatives

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Policy, Regulation and ESG Ratings Support

Advising on the most important policy or regulatory developments relevant to a given issuer
Analysing issuers’ ESG ratings, performing peer analyses and providing insights on how they can be managed and potentially improved
Facilitating engagement with ESG ratings’ providers
Supporting the articulation of credible climate transition plans

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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.

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Recognition through awards

We have been commended for our capabilities and below are just some of the awards we have received recently:

UK Debt Management

NatWest has been named Lead Manager of the Year for sustainability bonds (SSA) at the Environmental Finance Sustainable Debt Awards 2026, recognising its market leadership, innovative approach and strong transaction activity supporting clients to raise capital for environmental and social initiatives through structured, transparent and impactful sustainable finance solutions.

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