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
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...
- 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 explains how we support our corporate clients.
- 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 prosperity1
- EU Taxonomy
New sustainability reporting requirements: how prepared is your business?
- ESG – a strategic cornerstone in every aspect
Why should corporates care about ESG?
- Commerzbank’s tailor-made financing concept for carbon reduction
Craemer Group: a pioneer of sustainable transformation and exemplary ESG initiatives2
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 certificates2
- Preh Group's dedication to sustainability
ESG-linked syndicated loan3: A sustainable solution, in which financing costs are linked, among other things, to the receipt of concrete ESG performance indicators.2
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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Our understanding of sustainability can be found in our ESG framework.
The term "green" on this website is equivalent to the term "sustainable".
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Note: The content on this page is intended exclusively for corporate, professional or institutional clients and not for consumers. Sustainability-related statements regarding the companies presented are based on information provided by the respective company.
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With an ESG rating linked loan, the return is linked to ambitious ESG criteria or sustainability criteria/goals. ESG-Rating linked loans are one of Commerzbank's sustainable financing instruments under the ESG framework.
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Note on the target audience: The content on this page is intended exclusively for corporate, professional or institutional clients and not for consumers. Our understanding of sustainability and the key elements of our sustainability strategy are described in our ESG framework, which in particular discloses the underlying objectives, criteria, definitions and methodological foundations.