Sustainable Financing – Green Loans for SMEs

Good for business, good for the world

Why you will love this

Financing to help SMEs implement sustainability projects

Straightforward framework helps SMEs reduces time, complexity and costs of sustainability projects

Allows SMEs to build greener brand values

Who can apply

SMEs who wish to finance sustainability projects

SMEs who operate in the sustainability sector

Sustainability projects may be in Hong Kong or other countries in which the company operates

Let us help your company do well while doing good

About the OCBC SME Sustainable Financing Framework

Here to help your sustainable ambitions take root

Did you know that SMEs make up 98% of Hong Kong enterprises? SMEs are the driving force behind sustainable development. Let us empower your growth with the OCBC SME Sustainable Financing Framework, which offers the tools and support you need to build a greener tomorrow.

Reviewed by Moody’s ESG in alignment with the four-core components of the international Green Loan Principles, our Framework helps SMEs uncover opportunities in renewable energy, green buildings, sustainable mobility and other sectors that contribute to sustainable development.

Benefits to your company
Enhance competitiveness

Enhance competitiveness

Boost your brand image by being transparent about the positive impact of your business operations.

Boost your brand image by being transparent about the positive impact of your business operations.

Meet sustainability goals

Meet sustainability goals

Get financing for projects that are linked to your sustainability goals.

Get financing for projects that are linked to your sustainability goals.

Create lasting business success

Create lasting business success

By making sustainability a core value, your teams can confidently respond to the challenges of sustainable development.

By making sustainability a core value, your teams can confidently respond to the challenges of sustainable development.

Positive impact on all stakeholders

Talent

A commitment to sustainability helps attract and retain talent, improve employee satisfaction and drive business results.

Consumers

Entice consumers and partners that are actively seeking businesses that contribute positively to society.

Partners

Create stronger partnerships with companies and institutions who share the same values.

Regulators

Engage in more constructive dialogues with regulators to shape the future of your industry.

Investors

Attract more investors as they recognise the benefits of focusing on sustainable development.

Areas of funding

Renewable Energy

Production, transmission, appliances and products.

Built Environment

Green Buildings, green building materials and smart building environment monitoring systems.

Energy Efficiency

New and refurbished buildings, energy storage, district heating, smart grids, appliances and products.

Clean Transportation

Electric/hybrid/public/rail/non-motorised/multi-modal transportation, infrastructure for clean energy vehicles, and reduction of harmful emissions.

Pollution Prevention and Control

Reduction of air emissions, greenhouse gas control, soil remediation, waste prevention, waste reduction, waste recycling and energy/emission-efficient waste to energy.

Eco-Efficient and/or Circular Economy

Development and introduction of environmentally sustainable products, with an eco-label or environmental certification, resource-efficient packaging and distribution.

Sustainable Water and Wastewater Management

Sustainable infrastructure for clean and/or drinking water, wastewater treatment, sustainable urban drainage systems and river training and other forms of flooding mitigation.

Environmentally Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources and Land Use

Environmentally sustainable agriculture, animal husbandry; climate smart farm inputs; environmentally sustainable fishery and aquaculture, environmentally sustainable forestry.

Climate Adaptation

Nature-based solutions and engineering services that enhance adaptive capacity and reduce vulnerability to climate change.

TESTIMONIAL

Eric Cheung
Director, Union Packaging and Technology Co.

“We are delighted that the Framework has streamlined our access to green financing, which will in turn facilitate our ongoing research and development efforts to further enhance our green products, including our 100% biodegradable bag.”

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