Sustainability at Commerzbank

In collaboration with you, we promote a sustainable future with green financing solutions and socially responsible investments.

Environmental, social, and governance factors guide all our actions – because we are committed to playing an active role in shaping the transition towards a sustainable economy. We also support companies on their path towards a sustainable future, and have developed a broad range of products and solutions that align ecological, social, and economic considerations. From green financings via carbon offsetting to emissions trading: find out more about what we offer and how to successfully implement our sustainable solutions.

Your sustainable transformation partner
, Working together for a green future

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As you move towards greater sustainability, we are at your side every step of the way. From initial consultation to implementation: together we will drive your sustainable transformation, no matter which phase of the process you are in.

Insights

  • Transition planning: Ensuring long-term economic and environmental success

    Achieving net zero requires the transformation of all industries across the economy. This is no small feat – and for carbon-intensive sectors, the transition process is all the more...

  • Leveraging diversified financing tools to deliver a greener future

    The green transformation across industries will be crucial to facilitate the sustainable transition. But the cost of upgrading or replacing existing production sites and infrastructure...

  • Insights into the Green Transition

    Decarbonisation is pivotal for a sustainable real economy in alignment with the Paris climate target. Wolfgang Vitzthum, Managing Director of the ESG & Transition Finance Advisory team...

  • CBAM: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

    Consistent carbon pricing for EU imports: encouraging non-EU countries to step up their climate action

  • ESG in emerging markets: Africa

    Financing the transition in Africa: pathways to sustainable prosperity

  • EU Taxonomy

    New sustainability reporting requirements: how prepared is your business?

  • ESG – a strategic cornerstone in every aspect

    Why should corporates care about ESG?

  • Recalibrating the energy market

    Powering the future through renewables and new partnerships

Success Stories

  • Dieffenbacher – a hidden champion that values Commerzbank’s trade and export finance expertise

    Dieffenbacher GmbH: 150 years of leading-edge technology

  • Vetter offsets unavoidable CO₂ emissions

    CO₂ neutrality through compensation with the help of certificates

  • Preh Group's dedication to sustainability

    ESG-linked syndicated loan: A sustainable solution, in which financing costs are linked, among other things, to the receipt of concrete ESG performance indicators.

Sustainable finance solutions and services

  • Latin America at a crossroads: Trade opportunities in an era of global fragmentation

    Against the backdrop of rapidly changing global trade routes, Latin American economies are well positioned to leverage an advantageous strategic position.

  • Sustainable loans

    Corporate finance has a key role to play in the transition towards a sustainable economy. Commerzbank is actively shaping this change, and is supporting companies in their individual...

  • Renewable Energies: financing the future

    With decades of experience in financing renewable energy projects, Commerzbank is a popular partner for OEMs, suppliers, project developers and investors.

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