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Sustainability: How Garanti BBVA Employees’ Ideas Turn into Tangible Solutions

Sofia Martínez Corrons — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:44:28 +0000

A custom-designed ATM manufactured from waste and scrap materials and powered entirely by renewable energy has become a symbol of how innovative employee ideas at Garanti BBVA are turned into tangible projects — and of how sustainability has become an organic part of the organization’s culture.

Climate risks for banks: management is improving, but there is still room for progress

Sofia Martínez Corrons — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:36:44 +0000

Many European banks already have practices in place to detect, monitor, and manage climate risks, the second biggest concern for businesses. Frank Elderson, member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, acknowledges the progress made but also admits that there is still a lot to do.

BBVA provides financing to Banco do Brasil to support the country’s SMEs

Pilar Martínez Fariña — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 08:45:21 +0000

The transaction, a $200 million trade loan facility, is 95% backed by the multilateral agency MIGA, part of the World Bank Group. This financing, which supports the transition towards more sustainable and resilient economic models in the country, reflects BBVA CIB’s ability to execute complex cross-border transactions and address client needs in core geographies such as Brazil. At the same time, the deal, executed in a key market such as the United Kingdom, reaffirms the strategic importance of the institutional segment, in close collaboration with the public sector.

BBVA CIB strengthens its leadership in Asia with a focus on sustainability, internationalisation, and tailored solutions

Pilar Martínez Fariña — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 04:55:10 +0000

Asia has become the epicentre of global business dynamism. Today, 44% of the companies listed on the Fortune 500 originate from Asia, a significant increase from 31% in 2010. This shift marks the rise of a new generation of multinationals that are driving the transformation of the global economy. PepFerrís, Head of BBVA CIB in Asia, shares the key pillars behind the bank’s strategic commitment to this region.

Green is back in fashion

david.corral — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 10:19:34 +0000

Clothing is much more than something to keep us warm: it is a powerful expression of our identity, culture and ideas. Brands are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of creating quality clothing that is not only attractive, but also sustainable, and that showcases their commitment to the planet and the future.

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Javier Rodríguez Soler: “BBVA’s sectoral specialization is key to successfully managing decarbonization and supporting our clients”

Patricia Casas — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:31:24 +0000

Javier Rodríguez Soler has been heading up BBVA’s global Sustainability area since 2021 and in July 2023 he was also named global head of Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), the wholesale banking area that serves the biggest clients (corporations, institutions, and the like). Combining growth and sustainability is one of its mantras. According to Javier, it is possible to grow and decarbonize at the same time, and BBVA is living proof of this. More precisely, he believes that “sectoral specialization is key to successfully managing decarbonization while supporting our clients.”

Podcast | Brambles: Circular economy transformation

María Prados — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 11:11:40 +0000

Here is the twelfth episode of BBVA Greenfluencers, in which Juan José Freijo, Chief Sustainability Officer and VP, EMEA Government Affairs, Brambles, one of the World's leading companies in reusable packaging services, reveals the secrets of their successful circular business model and what role sustainability plays in it.

3rd BBVA Sustainability Forum: Private investment in clean technologies will boost the global sustainable agenda

Vanessa Pombo Nartallo — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:47:03 +0000

New clean technologies, or 'cleantech,' will play a key role in the decarbonization of the economy. To make this possible, however, the private sector must make a firm commitment to the sustainable agenda, leading to decisive, long-term investment in firms that develop clean technologies. These were the points emphasized by speakers at the 3rd BBVA Sustainability Forum, which the bank held in the auditorium of Ciudad BBVA, Madrid, Spain, with a livestream feed. 'Opportunity' was a key word in almost every speech.

Garanti BBVA renews its ESG syndicated loan for 2024

david.corral — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 01:46:50 +0000

BBVA’s Turkish unit has just renewed its $415 million syndicated loan based on environmental, sustainability and governance (ESG) criteria.

BBVA and Tiendas Ara now offer reverse factoring in Colombia with a social impact

María Prados — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 12:35:59 +0000

BBVA and Tiendas Ara, a major chain of discount stores, have teamed up to offer a new line of social-impact reverse factoring. The aim is to provide Ara’s suppliers, mainly micro, small and medium-size companies, with access to more affordable finance solutions. In line with the commitment to narrow inequalities and build lasting relationships with local suppliers to boost domestic production and foster job creation, Tiendas Ara is the first company to join this initiative in Colombia.