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Being the leading financial institution in the country - Ameriabank acknowledges its responsibility and its integral, key role in advancing Armenia’s transition towards a fully sustainable future. The Bank believes that a sustainable economy and sound business model are attainable only through a dedication to strong communities and empowered individuals. Sustainability is a core commitment: the Bank recognizes that climate change is a major challenge to the global community, posing substantial environmental, economic and social risks, disrupting growth and prosperity. Ameriabank is determined to become the leading green bank in the region: the Bank aims to help society transition to a resource-efficient, low carbon and environmentally sustainable economy.

Ameriabank is taking into account climate change related risks in considering investment and lending decisions, thereby helping drive the country's overall sustainable development. This green and environmentally conscious approach guides Ameriabank’s everyday operations.

Since 2009, Ameriabank has financed more than USD 200 million in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. This investment has been supported by major international financial institutions and impact investors such as the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO), responsAbility Investments AG, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), French Development Financial Institution (PROPARCO), International Finance Corporation (IFC), Development Bank of Austria (OeEB), German Investment Corporation (DEG), Global Climate Partnership Fund (GCPF), etc.

Ameriabank has successfully embedded thorough sustainability, environmental and social risk management policies into its business processes to ensure that the financial services provided do not cause negative environmental and social impacts. Ameriabank actively pursues a balance of social, environmental, and economic factors by adhering to international best practice on environmental and social risk management.

Green bonds

Considerable amounts of capital are required to foster transition to a low carbon, resilient and environmentally sustainable economy. Ameriabank seeks to contribute to the long-term development of sustainable solutions through financing relevant services and innovations. The Green Bonds issued by Ameriabank are to be in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promote the following goals:

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Affordable and Clean Energy

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

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Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

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Sustainable Cities and Communities

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

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Climate Action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

"More information on the green bonds issued by Ameriabank can be found here"