Category: CSR/ECO/ESG

Support to boost climate adaptation and women-led businesses through Mongolia’s largest lender The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is arranging a financing package of up to US$145 million (€140 million) for Khan Bank, Mongolia’s largest commercial lender. This marks the EBRD’s largest bilateral transaction with a Mongolian financial institution to date. The financing aims to […]

16 May 2025 – In a significant boost for Bulgaria’s energy sector and green transition, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has invested €50 million in the €500 million senior secured bond issuance by the Eastern European Electric Company B.V. (EEEC). The transaction marks the first publicly listed, euro-denominated, benchmark-sized bond issued by […]

In a major initiative to support Morocco’s green transition, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), alongside the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the European Union (EU), and Canada, has launched a €70 million financing package for Bank of Africa (BOA) under the Green Economy Financing Facility Plus (GEFF+). Boosting Green Investments in Morocco’s Private […]

China recorded a year-on-year decline in carbon emissions during the first quarter of 2025, marking a notable step toward its climate targets, even as national electricity demand rose by 2.5%. According to recent data, carbon emissions fell by 1.6% compared to the same period in 2024. The reduction is primarily attributed to a surge in […]

London, May 14, 2025 – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has entered into a landmark partnership with Evocabank to expand financial support for Armenian enterprises and advance the country’s transition to a green economy. Announced during the EBRD’s 2025 Annual Meeting and Business Forum in London, the new partnership marks the EBRD’s […]

In our ‘Field Diaries’ series, The Applied Ecologist is sharing stories from a range of different fieldwork experiences. In this post, Cassandra Dummett shares her story researching options to protect the peatlands of the central Congo Basin. Tell us about yourself Cassandra Dummett © I am Cassandra Dummett, and I work at University College London […]

Coal India Ltd., traditionally known for its coal mining operations, is making a significant shift towards renewable energy. The company has announced plans to invest approximately ₹25,000 crore (about $3 billion) to develop 4.5 gigawatts (GW) of solar and wind energy capacity. This initiative aims to support the production of green ammonia, a key component […]