Bogoslovec, first private wind farm in North Macedonia, secures loan for construction
The project, owned by BNB Kompani and GGF, has reached a financial close which includes EUR 51 million in financing by Erste Bank and local lenders.
COVID-19 crisis is opportunity for GGF to promote sustainable growth
GGF is encouraging and financing financial institutions which share its vision of building back better, Chairperson Olaf Zymelka said
People and businesses in SEE became aware of climate crisis, benefits of green energy
Green finance helps firms and households protect the environment and cut energy costs, says the GGF's head for Southeast Europe Mejra Juzbašić Bajgorić.
GGF, KEP Trust boost green financing for farmers in Kosovo*
The Green for Growth Fund has invested EUR 3 million into microfinance organization KEP Trust for on-lending to private individuals.
GGF wins UN’s Principles for Responsible Investment award
This year’s winner of the UN-initiated Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) award in the “Real-world impact initiative of the year” is Green for Growth Fund (GGF), one of the first specialized vehicles to invest in renewables and energy efficiency. The Principles for Responsible Investment was founded in 2006 by the UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. Since […]
GGF provides EUR 25 million in green finance to DenizBank in Turkey
A senior loan of EUR 25 million to the new partner in Turkey will increase the uptake of renewable energy, energy efficiency and resource efficiency measures, GGF said. The deal with DenizBank is seen resulting in annual primary energy savings of 58.4 GWh and a CO2 emission reduction of 13,000 tons. The Green for Growth […]
GGF, Yapı Kredi Leasing support renewables in Turkey with loan package of EUR 20 million
The Green for Growth Fund – GGF invested in Turkey’s Yapı Kredi Leasing for the fourth time. The senior loan of EUR 20 million is primarily intended for rooftop solar installations at industrial facilities. The Green for Growth Fund (GGF) said it provided a senior loan of EUR 20 million to Yapı Kredi Leasing, based […]
Beyond Leather wins clim@ 2020 competition with apple-based clothing material
The clim@ 2020 finals were held online today and the top 15 startups held virtual presentations to the judges. They decided Beyond Leather from Denmark was the best project, with its vegan product for the fashion industry. The contest is organized by Finance in Motion on behalf of the Green for Growth Fund (GGF). Renewable […]
