Sustainable Business
Our products and services reflect our commitment to integrating sustainability into our business strategy, contributing to the sustainable development of our clients and to the transition towards a greener and more inclusive economy.
ABC Brasil ESG Advisory
We have a specialized and dedicated team for the ESG agenda, ready to offer consulting support to our clients. We work side-by-side with you in structuring sustainable financial solutions and developing strategic partnerships that accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Our ESG advisory is guided by our institutional commitments and market best practices. We value close relationships with each client, as we understand that this proximity is essential to support them in building robust sustainable strategies and incorporating ESG criteria into their business models.
ESG Investments
We offer Sustainable (Green or Social) Certificates of Deposit (CDB) and Financial Bills (LF). Funds raised through these products are fully directed towards the financing or refinancing of projects and initiatives that comply with the eligibility criteria detailed in our “Sustainable Finance Framework.” These projects are carefully selected for their contribution to the transition towards a greener economy, the promotion of social inclusion, and the advancement of sustainable development within our credit portfolio.
The allocation of raised funds is reported annually in our Allocation Report, ensuring transparency for our stakeholders.
Click here to access the Sustainable Fundraising Allocation Report (portuguese only)
Sustainable Credit Lines
Through our own credit lines and fund re-lending, we are committed to offering solutions aligned with the sustainable agenda and decarbonization.
Among the credit lines we make available, we highlight:
- FUNDO CLIMA (Climate Fund): Financing for the implementation of projects, acquisition of machinery and equipment and technological development related to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation to climate change and its effects;
- FINAME BAIXO CARBONO (Finame Low Carbon): Aimed at the acquisition and commercialization of solar and wind power generation systems, solar water heaters, electric, hybrid, and exclusively biofuel-powered buses and trucks, as well as machinery and equipment with higher energy efficiency ratings or that contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions;
- FGENERGIA (FGEnergia – BNDES Energy Efficiency Credit Guarantee Program): BNDES’ Credit Guarantee Program for Energy Efficiency. Aimed at micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), it provides resources to implement energy efficiency actions, promoting reduced energy consumption and greenhouse gas emission reduction;
- CDB BAIXO CARBONO (Low Carbon Consumer Credit): Financing for the acquisition of trucks with the neutralization of related Greenhouse Gas emissions.
Capital Markets
At ABC Brasil, we support our clients in structuring sustainable debt issuances in the local market, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
We develop these issuances based on the guidelines of the International Capital Market Association (ICMA), the ANBIMA ESG Bond Offering Guide, and market best practices. This allows for the obtaining of green, social, sustainable, or transition labels, including sustainability-linked bonds (ESG-Linked Bonds). Among our main services in this segment, we offer Framework development and advisory for obtaining Second Party Opinions.
Carbon Markets
With the objective of connecting our clients with innovative solutions that enable the decarbonization of their operations, we have implemented our Carbon Credit Solutions Desk.
Through it, we offer a robust portfolio of solutions, including:
- Preparation of greenhouse gas emissions inventories;
- Technical support and partnership development for the creation of projects that generate Carbon Credits;
- Commercialization and Financing of carbon credits for clients seeking to offset their emissions;
- Development of Project Finance focused on Carbon Neutrality.
All the carbon credits we offer are certified by recognized international entities, ensuring their quality and credibility. Furthermore, they undergo rigorous internal due diligence, guaranteeing trust in every transaction.
ABC Brasil’s Sustainable Finance Framework
- The Sustainable Finance Framework is a set of internal guidelines that determine criteria and standards for future financings labeled as “sustainable,” creating opportunities for new green and social businesses;
- It is aligned with the four core components of the Green Bond Principles, Social Bond Principles, and Sustainability Bond Guidelines published by the International Capital Markets Association (ICMA), as well as corresponding references to the credit market (Green and Social Loan Principles);
- The framework includes a second-party opinion, issued by a specialized independent agency.
Access the Second Part Opinion of the Sustainable Finance Framework.
Click hereAccess the Sustainable Finance Framework.
Click hereAccess the Second Part Opinion of the Social Framework.
Click hereFor more information, please contact the ESG team at esg@abcbrasil.com.br.