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Javier Rodr\u00edguez Soler, Global Head of Sustainability and CIB at BBVA<\/p>\n\u20ac134 billion mobilized in 2025, up 44 percent year over year, with 77 percent directed to climate and natural capital solutions<\/p>\n
Corporate and investment banking led activity, while retail financing for electric vehicles, efficient housing and microenterprise nearly doubled<\/p>\n
Progress supports BBVA\u2019s \u20ac700 billion sustainable finance target for 2025 to 2029 and expands green and social bond markets across Europe, the Americas and T\u00fcrkiye<\/p>\n
BBVA mobilized \u20ac134 billion ($145 Billion) in sustainable business in 2025, a 44 percent increase from the prior year and the highest annual figure in the bank\u2019s history. The acceleration positions the lender at the start of a new \u20ac700 billion sustainable finance target for 2025 to 2029, more than doubling its previous goal.<\/p>\n
The funding surge reflects a strategic shift among global banks as climate transition financing, natural capital investments and social infrastructure increasingly shape credit demand and regulatory priorities.<\/p>\n
Of the total capital mobilized, 77 percent supported climate and natural capital initiatives, including renewable energy, efficient water use, agriculture and circular economy solutions. The remaining 23 percent funded social priorities such as education and health infrastructure, financial inclusion and support for entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis 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,\u201d said Javier Rodr\u00edguez Soler, Global Head of Sustainability and CIB at BBVA.<\/p>\n
Javier Rodr\u00edguez Soler, Global Head of Sustainability and CIB at BBVA<\/p>\n
Corporate and investment banking anchors climate financing<\/p>\n
BBVA\u2019s Corporate and Investment Banking division channeled \u20ac68 billion in sustainable finance<\/a>, up 34 percent from 2024. Financing and transactional banking accounted for \u20ac49 billion, with strong flows into energy and mobility.<\/p>\n Green and sustainable project finance totaled roughly \u20ac4 billion, largely directed to solar and wind projects in the United States and Europe. Cleantech investments included biofuels, carbon capture and storage and financing for a battery gigafactory, together representing \u20ac500 million. Water treatment and distribution projects also featured prominently.<\/p>\n The bank expanded sustainability linked confirming programs, enabling suppliers to access improved financing terms when they meet sustainability criteria. The tool is increasingly used by multinational clients seeking to decarbonize value chains.<\/p>\n Capital markets activity reached \u20ac9 billion, including green and sustainability linked bonds and EU Emissions Trading System allowance auctions. Bond issuance involving European and Mexican clients was particularly active, while BBVA continued to promote green and social bond market development across Latin America, Europe and the United States.<\/p>\n