Standard Chartered Bank

Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) is an international commercial bank and the principal operating entity of the Standard Chartered banking group. Based in the United Kingdom, SCB operates across Africa, Asia and the Middle East and seeks to bridge the climate financing gap in emerging markets. SCB provides loans, guarantees, bonds, trade finance and advisory services through a global network, in-country teams and sector specialists.

SCB's net-zero roadmap and transition plan set out the organization’s climate ambitions across financing and operations, supported by the organization’s Green and Sustainable Product Framework. The bank finances renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, transport, infrastructure and other eligible activities and has developed guidance for adaptation and resilience finance. 

By partnering with GCF, SCB aims to use its banking footprint and transaction-structuring expertise to mobilize private finance for climate action in emerging markets. SCB’s experience with blended finance, lending and guarantees supports efforts to address investment risks and finance mitigation, adaptation and cross-cutting projects. SCB’s presence in emerging markets also provides a platform for directing capital towards low-carbon infrastructure, climate-resilience development and underserved countries and communities.