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Institutional Banking

Shaping a sustainable future

Your sustainable banking partner

We’re building a sustainable future for our stakeholders by aligning our business to society’s greatest challenges. As we embark on our own sustainability journey, we are committed to supporting our customers through a relationship-led approach to environmental, social and governance (ESG). 

As your sustainable banking partner, we provide valuable insights and sustainable financing solutions to support your business transition to a low carbon economy.

In-house Climate & ESG team

Our Climate & ESG team, which underscores our commitment to environmental and social development, are available to support your business; providing a seamless service alongside your relationship management team. 

Valuable Insights

We understand the challenges facing our customers as markets and regulators respond to climate change. Our insights are curated to provide you with the updates that matter most to your business.  

One Bank Connectivity

We benefit from expertise across NatWest Group through a One Bank approach to ESG. Further specialist services are available, including: investor engagement, reporting and ESG rating management. 

Sustainable financing solutions

Get access to products and services that enable you to make sustainable choices and fulfil your company's obligations and aspirations on key socio-economic issues such as climate change. 

Security may be required. Product fees may be required. Subject to status. Eligibility criteria apply.

Sustainability-Linked Loans

Sometimes referred to as ESG-Linked Loans, Sustainability-Linked Loans are lending facilities which incentivise the achievement of ambitious, predetermined sustainability performance targets (SPTs). Facilities typically include a margin ratchet structure that ties financial benefits to sustainability performance. 

We’ve supported a number of customers to successfully structure facilities that align to their ESG ambitions. Read how we supported Nordic Capital with its most recent flagship Fund (Fund X).

Infrastructure & Renewable Energy Funds

With expertise spanning sectors from solar, onshore/offshore wind, health, education and transport. Find out how we are delivering solutions for infrastructure and renewable energy funds and empowering customers to accelerate the transition to a low carbon economy. 

Insights and News

Read our expert analysis, insights and reports, latest news and more. Our knowledgeable team will keep you up to date with the latest industry developments.

‘A Just Transition’ ESG Podcast series

ESG & Sustainability Insights

Join our Climate & ESG team at RBS International as they speak to industry leaders in a series of 20 minute podcasts exploring the opportunities and challenges across the sustainable investment market. 

Our ESG Insights

Latest insights on ESG & Sustainability

Take a look at our latest insights on ESG and Sustainability.

Science-based targets hub

Visit our science-based targets hub to read our latest reports and insights.

The industry's strategic commitment to net zero remains unchanged. As our report explores, alternative investment funds should maintain their focus on science-based targets to ensure their long-term ESG investment goals can be achieved. 

Get in touch to find out more

To speak to one of the team, please email:

Climate & ESG team

Based in our London office you’ll get personal support from our Climate & ESG team; providing a seamless service alongside your relationship management team.