She stresses that in today’s market, sustainability is no longer just an obligation or an image-building tool, it is an opportunity for growth. “With a complete picture of a company’s operations, financial institutions can offer terms better suited to its needs, whether through lower interest rates, longer repayment periods, or specialised products such as green loans or leasing. Companies that manage their emissions transparently can secure more advantageous financing,” she notes.
Green financing is among the fastest-growing segments of the financial market. Increasingly, banks, leasing companies, and business support institutions are linking their offers to how effectively a company reduces its carbon footprint. For many SMEs, this is not only a way to boost competitiveness but also a powerful incentive to embed long-term sustainability practices into their business models.
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