BNP Paribas S.A.

BNP_Paribas

BNP Paribas S.A.

BNP_Paribas

  • Type International
  • Date of accreditation 20 Oct 2018

BNP Paribas S.A. (BNP Paribas) is an international entity based in France that operates globally, and that provides and carries out investment services and banking transactions globally through various financial instruments. It has committed to take steps to support the transition to a low-carbon economy and has funded sustainable development and climate projects with a focus on renewable energy. In 2015, it has committed to double its financing in the renewable energy sector; stop direct and indirect financing for thermal coal mining and coal-fired power generation projects, as well as include an energy diversification requirement for coal mining and coal-fired power generation companies; strengthen carbon risk management policies; and support companies and countries in making a safe transition to more sustainable energy use. In 2017, BNP Paribas' position was further strengthened with commitments to stop financing coal mines and coal-fired power plant projects, companies significantly involved in unconventional oil and gas (including shale gas and tar sands), as well as tobacco companies.

Accreditation timeline

Accreditation term 1

18 Aug 2021 - 17 Aug 2026

Accreditation date

20 Oct 2018
AMA execution date

28 Jun 2021
AMA effectiveness

18 Aug 2021
Term end date

17 Aug 2026

Entity details

  • Size
    • Micro
    • Small
    • Medium
    • Large
  • Environmental and social risk category
    • Category C
    • Category B
    • Category A
    • Intermediation 3
    • Intermediation 2
    • Intermediation 1
  • Fiduciary standards
    • Basic
    • Project management
    • Grant award
    • On-lending/blending:
    • Loan
    • Equity
    • Guarantee
    • Blending

Documents

Title Type Date
Accreditation Master Agreement between GCF and BNP BNP_Paribas
Accreditation Master Agreement 28 Jun 2021
1 - 1 of 1
Filter by type
Filter by year

News + Stories

GCF signs partnership agreement with BNP Paribas to accelerate climate action

28 Jun 2021 / The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is unlocking new climate investment opportunities by signing a partnership agreement with BNP Paribas, the largest European bank and key player in international banking that has become a leader in sustainable finance.  The Accreditation Master Agreement (AMA), a requirement for all GCF Accredited Entities, enables BNP Paribas to propose climate projects for GCF funding.  
Related

Contacts

Mr. Sylvain Taboni
Primary

Impact investing - Director
Phone +33 1 55 77 39 86
sylvain.taboni@bnpparibas.com
Address
16, boulevard des Italiens, Paris, 75009, France