Crédit Agricole CIB scoops the Best Sustainable Finance Product of the Year global award from The Digital Banker

The Digital Banker names the ESG-linked account Will open in a new tab launched by Crédit Agricole CIB last year the ‘Best Sustainable Finance Product of the Year – Overall’ and ‘Best Responsible Investment Solution’ in its Global Sustainable Finance Awards 2024 programme. The Digital Banker Awards is a reputable benchmarking programme that accolades excellence and distinction in the financial industry.

The judges noted, “Crédit Agricole CIB's launch of an ESG-linked corporate savings account in 2023 is a truly innovative cash management solution that rewards clients with higher yields on their account balances as their ESG performance improves, as validated by an independent ESG rating agency. Notably, the solution has been well received by clients across different sectors and is already deployed in six Asia-Pacific markets.”

With its scalable, flexible and sustainable features, the ESG-linked account exemplifies Crédit Agricole CIB’s commitment to work in the best interest of its clients and society, and turn innovative ideas into action. To date, Crédit Agricole CIB has deployed the ESG-linked account in Hong Kong SAR (pilot market), Mainland China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan.

In celebration of the product’s one-year launch anniversary and success, Etienne Bernard, Global Head of Cash Management, and Antoine Rose, Head of Sustainable Investment Banking for Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, share their thoughts on the emerging cash management and sustainable finance trends.

Crédit Agricole CIB cash management and sustainable investment banking heads share their thoughts on the emerging sustainable cash management product and market trends: