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Your sustainable banking partner
We’re building a sustainable future for our stakeholders by aligning our business to society’s greatest challenges. As we embark on our own sustainability journey, we are committed to supporting our customers through a relationship-led approach to environmental, social and governance (ESG).
As your sustainable banking partner, we provide valuable insights and sustainable financing solutions to support your business transition to a low carbon economy.
In-house Climate & ESG team
Our Climate & ESG team, which underscores our commitment to environmental and social development, are available to support your business; providing a seamless service alongside your relationship management team.
Valuable Insights
We understand the challenges facing our customers as markets and regulators respond to climate change. Our insights are curated to provide you with the updates that matter most to your business.
One Bank Connectivity
We benefit from expertise across NatWest Group through a One Bank approach to ESG. Further specialist services are available, including: investor engagement, reporting and ESG rating management.
Sustainability-Linked Loans
Sometimes referred to as ESG-Linked Loans, Sustainability-Linked Loans are lending facilities which incentivise the achievement of ambitious, predetermined sustainability performance targets (SPTs). Facilities typically include a margin ratchet structure that ties financial benefits to sustainability performance.
We’ve supported a number of customers to successfully structure facilities that align to their ESG ambitions. Read how we supported Nordic Capital with its most recent flagship Fund (Fund X).
Infrastructure & Renewable Energy Funds
With expertise spanning sectors from solar, onshore/offshore wind, health, education and transport. Find out how we are delivering solutions for infrastructure and renewable energy funds and empowering customers to accelerate the transition to a low carbon economy.
‘A Just Transition’ ESG Podcast series
ESG & Sustainability Insights
Join our Climate & ESG team at RBS International as they speak to industry leaders in a series of 20 minute podcasts exploring the opportunities and challenges across the sustainable investment market.
Our ESG Insights
Latest insights on ESG & Sustainability
Take a look at our latest insights on ESG and Sustainability.
Science-based targets hub
Visit our science-based targets hub to read our latest reports and insights.
The industry's strategic commitment to net zero remains unchanged. As our report concludes, alternative investment funds should maintain their focus on science-based targets to ensure their long-term ESG investment goals can be achieved.
Climate & ESG team
Based in our London office you’ll get personal support from our Climate & ESG team; providing a seamless service alongside your relationship management team.
Holly Faulkner, Climate & ESG lead
Holly leads the Bank’s ESG Strategy Team, shaping sustainable outcomes across our jurisdictions and providing insights across our channels and clients.