https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/cop31/ NEWS BBVA Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:46:44 +0200 en-US hourly 1 https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/javier-rodriguez-soler-climate-finance-will-be-at-the-heart-of-discussions-at-cop31/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:08:16 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?post_type=sustainability&p=1183244 COP31), which will take place from November 9 to 20 in Antalya, Türkiye. According to Javier Rodríguez Soler, BBVA’s Global Head of Sustainability and Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), “climate finance will be at the heart of discussions at COP31.” In this interview, he explains, among other things, the role the financial sector can play in a new phase focused on implementing climate commitments, what BBVA has planned for the summit, and why sustainability continues to represent a major business opportunity in the current international landscape.]]> COP31), which will take place from November 9 to 20 in Antalya, Türkiye. According to Javier Rodríguez Soler, BBVA’s Global Head of Sustainability and Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), “climate finance will be at the heart of discussions at COP31.” In this interview, he explains, among other things, the role the financial sector can play in a new phase focused on implementing climate commitments, what BBVA has planned for the summit, and why sustainability continues to represent a major business opportunity in the current international landscape.]]> https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/six-key-challenges-to-accelerate-the-climate-transition-bbvas-vision-for-cop31/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:30:26 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?post_type=sustainability&p=1178834 cleantech’) financeable; supporting sustainability throughout the value chain; promoting the resilience, conservation and regeneration of natural capital; fostering inclusive sustainability; and contributing to a sustainable financial system.]]> cleantech’) financeable; supporting sustainability throughout the value chain; promoting the resilience, conservation and regeneration of natural capital; fostering inclusive sustainability; and contributing to a sustainable financial system.]]> https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/cop31-negotiating-agenda-and-action-agenda-differences-and-key-points/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:38:42 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?post_type=sustainability&p=1182375 https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-supports-the-wef-climate-leaders-letter-ahead-of-cop31-in-turkiye/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:19:26 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?post_type=sustainability&p=1181327 joint statement from global corporate leaders ahead of COP31 in Türkiye, underscoring that “the low-carbon transition is a strategic opportunity,” and urging regulators to create “predictable policy frameworks that unlock innovation and investment.” The letter also calls for scaling up international climate finance for developing economies. Chairs and CEOs from the World Economic Forum’s Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders,  including BBVA Chair Carlos Torres Vila, have endorsed the letter.]]> joint statement from global corporate leaders ahead of COP31 in Türkiye, underscoring that “the low-carbon transition is a strategic opportunity,” and urging regulators to create “predictable policy frameworks that unlock innovation and investment.” The letter also calls for scaling up international climate finance for developing economies. Chairs and CEOs from the World Economic Forum’s Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders,  including BBVA Chair Carlos Torres Vila, have endorsed the letter.]]> https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-to-co-chair-climate-finance-and-investments-working-group-at-cop31-business-forum/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:25:35 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?post_type=sustainability&p=1179266 Javier Rodríguez Soler, BBVA’s Global Head of Sustainability and Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), will co-chair the Climate Finance and Investments Working Group at the COP31 Business Forum. Convened alongside the Climate Summit taking place in Türkiye in November, the group will tackle barriers to mobilizing climate finance and develop recommendations for the COP31 Presidency.]]> Javier Rodríguez Soler, BBVA’s Global Head of Sustainability and Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), will co-chair the Climate Finance and Investments Working Group at the COP31 Business Forum. Convened alongside the Climate Summit taking place in Türkiye in November, the group will tackle barriers to mobilizing climate finance and develop recommendations for the COP31 Presidency.]]> https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/new-york-climate-week-2026-a-broader-agenda-focused-on-implementation/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:42:28 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?post_type=sustainability&p=1179396 Climate Week NYC 2026, alongside the United Nations General Assembly. Once again, the city became a unique meeting point for governments, companies, financial institutions, investors and civil society to discuss the future of sustainability.]]> Climate Week NYC 2026, alongside the United Nations General Assembly. Once again, the city became a unique meeting point for governments, companies, financial institutions, investors and civil society to discuss the future of sustainability.]]> https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-addresses-the-challenges-of-global-climate-finance-at-new-york-climate-week/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:00:38 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?post_type=sustainability&p=1179185 New York Climate Week, held from September 20-27, BBVA and Garanti BBVA actively participated in various platforms addressing the global climate and sustainability agenda. Garanti BBVA CEO Mahmut Akten, Garanti BBVA Executive Vice President Sinem Edige, BBVA Global Head of Sustainability and Corporate Investment Banking Javier Rodriguez Soler, BBVA Global Head of Sustainability Intelligence & Advocacy Antoni Ballabriga, and bank executives shared their expertise and insights across events, conferences, and high-level roundtable discussions. They evaluated global developments, the sustainable transformation journey of Turkey and its financial ecosystem, and key priorities leading up to COP31 alongside international stakeholders.]]> New York Climate Week, held from September 20-27, BBVA and Garanti BBVA actively participated in various platforms addressing the global climate and sustainability agenda. Garanti BBVA CEO Mahmut Akten, Garanti BBVA Executive Vice President Sinem Edige, BBVA Global Head of Sustainability and Corporate Investment Banking Javier Rodriguez Soler, BBVA Global Head of Sustainability Intelligence & Advocacy Antoni Ballabriga, and bank executives shared their expertise and insights across events, conferences, and high-level roundtable discussions. They evaluated global developments, the sustainable transformation journey of Turkey and its financial ecosystem, and key priorities leading up to COP31 alongside international stakeholders.]]> https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/antalya-to-host-cop31-sustainable-tourism-culture-and-climate-challenges/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:43:05 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?post_type=sustainability&p=1176894 the United Nations Climate Change Conference, from November 9 to 20, 2026. The city is seeking to consolidate a sustainable model for urban development and tourism while tackling challenges such as water stress, rising temperatures and sea-level rise.]]> the United Nations Climate Change Conference, from November 9 to 20, 2026. The city is seeking to consolidate a sustainable model for urban development and tourism while tackling challenges such as water stress, rising temperatures and sea-level rise.]]> https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/climate-week-nyc-and-cop-what-do-they-have-in-common-and-how-do-they-differ/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:13:10 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?post_type=sustainability&p=1177346 Conference of the Parties (COP) brings together heads of state to negotiate binding agreements.]]> Conference of the Parties (COP) brings together heads of state to negotiate binding agreements.]]> https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-measures-and-shares-climate-physical-risk-assessments-with-its-clients/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:25:50 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?post_type=sustainability&p=1171464 BBVA Adapta, an in-house tool that enables it to assess the physical climate risk of its portfolio at a granular level and over different time horizons. The analysis generates metrics and spatial visualizations for the bank’s Risk and Business areas.]]> BBVA Adapta, an in-house tool that enables it to assess the physical climate risk of its portfolio at a granular level and over different time horizons. The analysis generates metrics and spatial visualizations for the bank’s Risk and Business areas.]]>