environmental compliance

Banks Integrate ESG and Environmental Compliance into Financing Frameworks

As of 2026, banks across Europe and Southeast Europe are evolving their approach to financing by consolidating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and environmental compliance into a unified framework. This shift is reshaping how industrial, manufacturing, and construction projects secure funding, influencing the cost and conditions attached to financial support. Developers and manufacturers are facing a significant change in how they approach project financing. The traditional method of obtaining permits first and addressing…