Corporates & Institutions
Sustainable Finance
ESG and Sustainable Finance for Corporates

Sustainable finance for Corporates

Helping your company achieve its sustainability and treasury goals through integrated financing, risk management and advisory solutions.

Rates, currencies and certain financing products are provided by NatWest Markets Plc in the UK and by NatWest Markets NV in the EU and its subsidiaries. For more information please visit our ring-fencing page. Finance is subject to status. Security may be required. Product fees may apply.

About us

At NatWest, we help corporate businesses embed sustainability across both their treasury and broader strategy, aligning your financial decisions with your environmental, social, and governance goals. We approach sustainability through the lens of your key financial stakeholders – including investors, lenders, counterparties, and ESG rating agencies – so that your actions support your continued access to capital.

Sustainability considerations now touch nearly every aspect of corporate finance, from major funding decisions to day-to-day cash management. Whether you’re issuing sustainable debt or integrating ESG factors into routine treasury processes, our specialist team is by your side at every step. Your sustainability journey is unique and constantly evolving, and we’re here to help you navigate it. We link sustainability goals with financing, risk management, reporting and stakeholder engagement, so you can stay ahead of changing expectations and market standards.

How we support you

Wherever you are on your journey, we provide an integrated suite of sustainable financing and risk management solutions to help you meet your goals:

Loan and debt capital markets 

Structuring of all forms of sustainability-labelled instruments and engagement with ESG-focused investors and capital providers

Bonds and private placements

Whether you’re exploring green, social or sustainability‑linked debt, we’ll guide you through framework development, Second Party Opinions, and best‑practice alignment, including the EU Green Bond Standard. Our goal is to help ensure your sustainable debt issuance is credible and transparent.

Bank and institutional loans

Access a wide range of sustainability‑labelled lending solutions — including green loans and sustainability‑linked loans — available on a bilateral or syndicated basis. We’ll help you meet evolving market standards and relationship‑bank expectations while developing emerging structures such as transition and adaptation loans.

Project and infrastructure finance

If you’re financing assets or projects with environmental or social outcomes, our team helps you assess your options and structure solutions aligned to your objectives. We partner with you to deliver financing that supports long‑term sustainable impact.

Liquidity and short-term financing

Structuring of all forms of sustainability-labelled instruments

Supply chain finance

Integrate sustainability metrics into your supply chain financing. We help you align programme design with supplier performance and broader sourcing strategies, strengthening resilience while supporting sustainable outcomes.

Commercial paper

Our sustainable commercial paper solutions offer short‑term funding aligned to your sustainability objectives. Proceeds can be directed to green or transition projects, or linked to your sustainability performance indicators.

NatWest Markets ESG deposits

Manage surplus liquidity in alignment with recognised ESG criteria. Our ESG deposits provide transparency on how funds are allocated and ensure your liquidity strategy supports your sustainability values. You can explore the framework here.

Investor & Lender relations

Presenting your sustainability narrative to critical external stakeholders

Investors

Understand what responsible‑investment priorities mean for your transaction marketing and broader engagement. We support targeted roadshows and materials, ensuring your sustainability story resonates with the right audiences.

Banks and Sponsors

Gain clarity on the ESG expectations of your relationship banks and capital providers. We help you prepare for stakeholder discussions and strengthen alignment with lender priorities.

ESG ratings and Transition Plan advisory services

Presenting your sustainability narrative to critical external stakeholders

ESG rating agencies

We help you navigate third‑party ESG ratings by interpreting criteria, identifying areas for improvement, and understanding how ratings influence investor demand. Our support covers both strategic enhancements and engagement with rating agencies.

Transition plans

Assess how your transition plan compares with peers and leading market standards. We guide you through disclosure expectations, help clarify your position, and support the development of credible pathways aligned with investor and regulatory expectations.

Policy & regulation

Navigating mandatory and voluntary ESG standards

Policy and regulation

Stay ahead of emerging ESG regulations with clear, practical guidance. We help you interpret new requirements and understand how policy developments may affect your financing, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

Our work

We’re proud to support corporate clients across a wide range of sustainable finance transactions and advisory projects. You can explore detailed examples 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.

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