Green finance

Support programme

Fit 4 Circularity

Fit4Circularity is a support scheme created in 2015 by LuxInnovation and targeting SMEs, following the Fit4Digital and Fit4Innovation initiatives. Fit4Circularity is dedicated to helping SMEs that are willing to make a more substantial commitment to sustainable development practices and to implement...
Support programme

Climate Leap is a programme to cut greenhouse gas emissions

Climate Leap is a programme for local and regional investments to cut greenhouse gas emissions. It was introduced in 2015. Investments in all sectors, except those included in the EU ETS, and all types of organizations are eligible to apply for grants. Applicants compete based on the estimated...
Support programme

Micro Grants for SMEs from KET4CleanProduction

This programme is an SME financial support instrument managed under the KET4CleanProduction initiative of the European Commission. Micro Grants are offered for transnational cooperation projects between small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and minimum 2 KET technology centres (KET TCs), which...
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The innovation program RE: Source

RE:Source is Sweden’s leading research and innovation investment within the resource and waste area. It is a national innovation arena and supports the development of innovations that can contribute to a more efficient use of resources in both society and business. RE:Source has been appointed by...
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Loan Guarantees

Loan Guarantees facilitate access to finance to assist enterprises in the acquisition of capital assets that will lead to a more effective and efficient production and supply of service/s. The programme is run by MALTA ENTERPRISE CORPORATION. The main objective of this incentive is to support new...
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European Investment Bank funding for Circular Economy projects

In light of the EC Circular Economy Package, the European Investment Bank (EIB), as the EU bank, aims to support the transition to a circular economy (CE), in particular in the EU, but also in other parts of the world. While the EIB has a long track record of lending to projects focusing on...
Support programme

Private Finance for Energy Efficiency

The Private Finance for Energy Efficiency (PF4EE) instrument is a joint agreement between the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Commission, which aims to address the limited access to adequate and affordable commercial financing for energy efficiency investments. The instrument targets...
Support programme

Circular Economy Challenges

Rabobank, KPMG and CSR Netherlands are joining forces to stimulate circular action plans in the business sector. This partnership helps entrepreneurs to make the transition from a linear to a circular business model. The partnership has been launched in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Region with plans...
Support programme

Rabobank Impact Loans

Rabobank in the Netherlands opened up its Impact Loan programme for sustainable business projects. Rabobank wants to help its customers make their core process more sustainable by offering financial services and sharing knowledge and networks. To qualify for a 0.8 % discounted loan, companies need...
Support programme

Seed Capital

Administered by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO.nl) and funded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, the Seed Capital scheme provides capital for investment funds backing innovative entrepreneurs in the technology and creative sectors. The scheme effectively brings the...
Best practices

Financing sustainability through external sources

Initial investment costs can discourage SMEs from choosing to pursue sustainability as a business strategy; the vague long-term benefits and payback on the investment might not seem worth it. And the green sector is vulnerable to changes in government policy, which could adversely affect ongoing...
Best practices

Eco-footprint as a criteria for investment

Investing in everyone's future Tapping into a need for eco-responsible investment, Pictet developed a sustainable bond rating system The system is gaining traction among pension funds Pictet asset management is a Swiss investment firm which has developed strategies in Green finance and socially...