Sustainable corporate finance
Investing in sustainability is investing in better operations. We want to assist companies in identifying sustainability risk and contributing to the transformation towards more sustainable operations.
Why invest in Sustainability?
Better operation
- Investing in sustainability is investing in better operations, as sustainability and financial benefits can go hand in hand.
Positive impact
- To have a positive impact on the environment and society while simultaneously creating value for shareholders.
Reducing Risk
- To reduce the risk of being directly or indirectly exposed to negative external impacts due to sustainability related factors.
Examples of sustainable projects
- Energy transition in transportation, sea and electrification of ports.
- Eco friendly products, technologies and processes related to the circular economy.
- Eco- friendly certified buildings, improved energy efficiency in building renovations. Building of schools, kindergartens or social housing.
- Small-scale hydropower stations (<100MW), geothermal power stations, wind and solar power, sewage and treatment plants.
- Loans that promote job creation for women and minorities.
Sustainable funding framework
Íslandsbanki has defined and published a specific financing framework for loans and investments in its portfolio that can be classified as sustainable.
Assessing sustainability risk
Íslandsbanki conducts ESG risk assessments to gain a good overview of where the main sustainability related risks lie within the bank’s loan portfolio.
Managing Sustainability Risk
Sector Guidelines are a collection of guidelines and recommendations that the bank recommends that customers work towards. They apply to companies at all levels of the value chain.
Sustainability word bank
Here you can find explanations of various terms regarding sustainability that you can use to enhance your understanding.