Kenya is the world’s largest exporter of black tea, supporting 600,000 rural smallholders. Yet the sector faces biodiversity loss, climate stress, and unsustainable farming practices that threaten its future. Moreover, the small/micro producers are typically underserved by traditional banks, but Family Bank has developed a solution to cater for this profile of producers.
Peru is an investment-grade country which has seen some of the first thematic (green) bond issuances in the region over the years. However, more recently, the market dynamic has reduced to a dependency on sovereign and public issuances. With support from our LAGreen Fund, Banco Interamericano de Finanzas (BanBif) has issued its inaugural subordinated green bond, a groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind transaction that signals a new era for Peru’s sustainable finance landscape.
Recognising the need for affordable and secure energy, the Western Balkans are prioritizing renewables projects that deliver on the energy transition. In North Macedonia, the disused Oslomej coal mine has been transformed into a 50MW solar power plant—one of 17 flagship projects under the EU-backed Western Balkans Investment Framework.
Green sectors provide major opportunities in emerging markets: powering green financial markets, scaling renewable energy and advancing sustainable agriculture. Only businesses built on strong foundations will benefit. We finance these companies, supporting their efforts to transition to sustainable business models. Our 2024 results prove once again that commercial viability and long-term impact go hand in hand.
