ESG & Sustainability Financing

Advance Your Sustainability Initiatives with Expert Guidance

Transform environmental commitments into commercial opportunities with tailored strategies and comprehensive support

Drawing on extensive experience in sustainable asset lending, we support you to design and implement renewable energy asset finance strategies for flow and larger ticket opportunities, with ongoing support in areas such as credit policy, staff training, deal structuring and managing work-out situations.

The ISO32210 sustainable finance standard provides a framework to deliver a robust, company-wide ESG strategy. Through our partner ecosystem, we offer comprehensive emissions reporting solutions at asset and portfolio levels.

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Leverage Finativ's deep expertise to translate your environmental commitments into tangible commercial opportunities and long-term value.

  • Develop commercially viable renewable energy asset finance strategies aligned with your risk appetite and market position
  • Access specialist financial and commercial due diligence for larger individual asset lends or infrastructure projects
  • Enhance internal capabilities through specialised training and ongoing expert support
  • Implement robust ESG frameworks based on recognised international standards
  • Access comprehensive emissions reporting solutions that satisfy regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations
  • Transform sustainability challenges into competitive advantages with practical, market-tested approaches

Partner with Finativ to Advance Your Sustainability Journey

Informed Expert Guidance for Sustainable Finance Success

Finativ brings deep sector knowledge in sustainable asset lending and renewable energy finance, ensuring your sustainability initiatives are built on solid financial foundations. 

Our practical experience spans the full spectrum of renewable technologies and financing structures, from flow business to complex, larger ticket transactions.

We understand the unique challenges of sustainable finance and provide tailored solutions that align with your organisation's specific objectives, risk appetite, and market position.

Comprehensive Support Across the Sustainable Finance Journey

Our support extends beyond initial strategy development to include critical operational elements such as credit policy development, staff training, deal structuring, and managing work-out situations. 

We can provide specialist financial and commercial due diligence to support larger individual asset lends or infrastructure projects both pre- and post-lend, drawing on our extensive practical experience.

 This comprehensive approach ensures your sustainable finance initiatives are successfully implemented and maintained over time.

Standards-Based Implementation for Robust ESG Strategies

The ISO32210 sustainable finance standard provides an internationally recognised framework for developing and implementing robust, company-wide ESG strategies.  

Our expertise in applying this standard helps you navigate the complexities of sustainable finance implementation while avoiding common pitfalls and greenwashing risks.

This standards-based approach delivers confidence to stakeholders, reduces compliance risks, and provides a solid foundation for your sustainable finance initiatives.

Comprehensive Emissions Reporting Solutions

Measuring and reporting emissions is increasingly critical for financial institutions, particularly those with asset finance portfolios.

Through our partner ecosystem, we offer comprehensive emissions reporting solutions at both asset and portfolio levels. 

These solutions help you understand your financed emissions, meet regulatory requirements, and demonstrate progress toward sustainability goals.

Your Renewable Energy Project Lead

Phil Gerrard Finativ

PHIL GERRARD

Renewables Lead
Phil is an experienced CEO with a focus on restructuring, renewables financing, M&A, and automotive finance. He has successfully restructured businesses at a financial and operational level, including in the asset, agricultural/renewables and retail motor finance sectors.

A key focus over the last 10 years has been on the renewables sector, including leading the UK's largest funder of renewable biogas projects. 

As such, his extensive expertise in renewable energy financing is of great value to companies developing and implementing their ESG, sustainable infrastructure and asset lending strategies.
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Ready to transform your approach to sustainable finance?

Contact our specialist team today

Whether you're taking your first steps in sustainable finance or looking to enhance existing initiatives, Finativ's ESG and Sustainability Financing service provides the specialised expertise you need to succeed.

Contact our team today to discuss how we can help you advance your sustainability initiatives while delivering commercial success in the rapidly evolving world of sustainable finance.

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