Sustainable Finance

We partner with financial institutions, borrowers and portfolio companies to provide or benefit from sustainable finance products. Orbis Advisory adds value through strategic deal advisory, robust framework development, reporting and disclosure, risk management and product design. Depending on the nature and aims of your business, our team can help drive capital allocation towards sustainable activities and projects, with services ranging from initial framework creation and impact measurement through to in-depth internal audits. We provide end-to-end support that transforms ESG commitments into measurable business value and regulatory compliance.

Our team supports sustainable finance alignment, whether through developing green/social/sustainability frameworks, structuring sustainability-linked loans, managing EU Taxonomy eligibility, or reporting under SFDR. We also conduct internal ESG audits for fund and portfolio-level assurance, ranging from light touch to full third-line of defence.

“10% higher acquisition value: Investors are willing to pay a 10% premium to acquire companies with strong ESG credentials”

- MBB

Strategic Impact

Enhances reputation in responsible investment markets

Strengthens credibility in green and transition finance

Supports regulatory compliance

Unlocks capital aligned with sustainable criteria

Solutions

Framework development & strategy

Orbis Advisory supports the development of public or internal sustainable and transition financing frameworks, helping our clients direct more capital to sustainable activities while also serving as an important risk management tool. Frameworks provide transparency for stakeholders through clear transaction classification and alignment to sustainable finance targets.

We help establish and enhance eligibility criteria and processes, ensuring capital allocation decisions are made with confidence and consistency across the business. We work with companies to help identify areas to enhance product offerings, improve internal controls and risk management, thereby increasing opportunities to direct capital and support their clients to be more sustainable.

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Insights

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Preparing for GRESB 2025 – What You Need to Know and How to Stay Ahead

With the GRESB Portal opening for the 2025 GRESB Assessments on 1st April, real estate companies should start preparing for the reporting cycle and meeting the new 2025 requirements. Read on for an overview of 2025 changes, implications, and how we can help you prepare for GRESB 2025.

EPBD 2024 – why it is still important

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Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor (CRREM): What it is, why it matters, and how we can help

If your business is looking to understand how global Net-Zero targets may impact the value of standing real estate investments, conducting a CRREM assessment is an excellent place to start.

CDP 2024 Updates: Key changes for your business to know

Orbis Advisory can support your company to understand CDP’s 2024 updates to its questionnaire, portal, scoring, and submission process.