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Spanish bank BBVA announced a significant increase in its sustainable finance activity in the first quarter of 2026, channeling \u20ac36 billion into sustainable business in the quarter, up by 33% over the same period last year.<\/p>\n
The results indicate continued momentum for the Spanish bank\u2019s sustainable finance business, with BBVA reporting earlier this year that it channeled a record \u20ac134 billion in sustainable business in 2025, marking an increase of more than 40% over 2024.<\/p>\n
BBVA\u2019s strong sustainable finance results follows an announcement last year by the bank of a new goal to channel \u20ac700 billion in sustainable finance between 2025 \u2013 2029, more than twice the bank\u2019s previous goal of \u20ac300 billion from 2018 \u2013 2025, and over a significantly shorter period, after beating the target at the end of 2024, a year ahead of schedule.<\/p>\n
In its update, BBVA said that it has now reached a total of \u20ac170 billion toward its \u20ac700 billion target.<\/p>\n
In its Q1 report, BBVA said that 76% of its sustainable business was allocated to climate change and natural capital, with the remaining 24% to social issues, which could include initiatives such as social, educational and health infrastructure, support for entrepreneurs and fledgling companies, and the financial inclusion of the most underprivileged segments of society.<\/p>\n
By customer segment, retail banking continued to be the fastest growing segment, with BBVA channeling \u20ac5 billion into sustainable business in the quarter, up 68% over the same period last year. The bank said that SME business stood out, increasing nearly 200% to \u20ac2.29 billion in the quarter. Other segments also saw strong growth, with wholesale banking sustainable business increasing 31% to \u20ac18 billion, and Commercial & Institutional Client Solutions up 24% to \u20ac13 billion, with highlighted growth drivers including sustainability advisory and specialist support for agribusiness, the circular economy and infrastructure.<\/p>\n
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