Of the total amount channeled in 2025, 77 percent corresponds to aspects related to climate change and natural capital, including activities related to efficient water use, agriculture and the circular economy, among others; while 23 percent was allocated to social initiatives, with projects that include social, educational or health infrastructure; support for entrepreneurs and start-ups; and financial inclusion.
“This new record in 2025 consolidates sustainability as a real driver of growth at BBVA, as well as a strategic lever to open new markets and gain new clients. Through the design and offering of specialized products and services, we are generating a positive and tangible social impact, fulfilling our purpose of supporting people and societies in their drive to go further,” said Javier Rodríguez Soler, Global Head of Sustainability and CIB at BBVA.
Sustainable business is growing across all segments
In 2025, the Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) area channeled €68 billion, 34 percent more than the previous year. Of this amount, €49 billion was allocated to financing and transactional banking activities, primarily to sectors such as energy and mobility.
In the green and sustainable project financing area, BBVA channeled approximately €4 billion, with a strong focus on projects related to renewable energy – mainly solar and wind – including landmark transactions in the U.S. and Europe, financed with €3 billion; and cleantech, such as solutions for biofuels, carbon capture and storage, and financing of a battery gigafactory, totaling €500 million. Other projects related to natural capital also stand out, such as water treatment and distribution.
Furthermore, the bank continued to promote solutions such as sustainability-linked confirming, enabling BBVA clients to access better conditions if they meet established criteria. This solution acts as a lever for corporate clients to improve the sustainability of their value chain.
In addition, in key markets, BBVA continued reinforcing its support for European clients in sectors with greater exposure and expanded its offering of solutions in North America.
In terms of capital markets, the bank channeled €9 billion in 2025, including third-party bonds, with BBVA acting as bookrunner, in relation to green bonds, the environmental portion of sustainable bonds, or bonds linked to environmental indicators, as well as the EU emission allowances acquired by BBVA at auction under the Emissions Trading System Directive. Bond issues between European and Mexican clients have been particularly dynamic. The BBVA Group continues to promote the development of social and green bond markets in Latin America, Europe and the U.S.