sustainable finance

Photovoltaics in Montenegro to be supported with grants, loans

08 July 2021 - Firms and farmers in Montenegro will be able to apply for subsidies for renewable energy projects and get loans for photovoltaic systems

Green for Growth Fund EUR 1 1 billion green finance

Region/EU

Green for Growth Fund attracts EUR 135 million in green finance in 2020

28 June 2021 - The Green for Growth Fund's Impact Report for 2020 revealed that it attracted EUR 135 million in investments and technical assistance commitments

Knjaz Milos save EUR 17 000 per year energy-efficient equipment

Serbia

New equipment helps Knjaz Miloš achieve energy savings

18 June 2021 - Serbian beverage producer Knjaz Miloš invested in energy-efficient equipment with the help of UniCredit Leasing Serbia and GEFF Serbia Leasing

Region/EU

COVID-19 crisis is opportunity for GGF to promote sustainable growth

17 June 2021 - GGF is encouraging and financing financial institutions which share its vision of building back better, Chairperson Olaf Zymelka said

Serbia

Serbia preparing framework to issue sovereign green bonds

16 June 2021 - Serbia is getting ready to raise funds through green bonds. CBI head Sean Kidney said they are more attractive to investors than ordinary debt securities.

EBRD auctions number one tool renewable energy interview Matteo Colangeli

Region/EU

EBRD promotes auctions as number one tool for renewable energy growth

09 June 2021 - EBRD's Director for Western Balkans Matteo Colangeli says it is helping roll out renewable energy auctions and that it would fund decarbonization and bilateral power purchase agreements

Region/EU

Germany plans to set 2045 target for climate neutrality

06 May 2021 - Germany plans to bring forward its net zero emissions deadline to 2045, or five years ahead of the European Union’s declared target.

Greece