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In 2020, Crédit Agricole CIB joined the Hydrogen Council. Régis Leenhardt, Senior Banker, explains what the challenges around hydrogen are as part of the energy transition.

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The role of hydrogen in the energy transition

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<body>In 2020, Crédit Agricole CIB joined the Hydrogen Council. Régis Leenhardt, Senior Banker, explains what the challenges around hydrogen are as part of the energy transition.</body>

<body>The role of hydrogen in the energy transition</body>

Green finance

<body><figure @class="image"><img @height="300" @src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/Untitled design (20)_47133_CDN_images.jpg" @style="aspect-ratio:744/300;" @width="744"></img></figure><subtitle-block>Best Covered Bond Research</subtitle-block>We are especially proud of our Covered Bond & SSA Research team Florian Eichert and Victor Tanguy, who have been voted Best Covered Bond Research for an unprecedented twelfth year!<a @href="Quote1">Quote1</a><subtitle-block>Best Bank for ESG Issuers</subtitle-block>Our Bank was voted Best Bank for ESG Issuers.<a @href="Quote2">Quote2</a><figure @class="image"><img @height="300" @src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/Untitled design (22)_47135_CDN_images.jpg" @style="aspect-ratio:744/300;" @width="744"></img></figure></body>

<body>The GlobalCapital Covered Bond Awards celebrate the leading deals, banks and issuers for their achievements. They are based on a survey of market participants, and as such represent a true recognition of our expertise in the covered bond market and sustainable finance.</body>

GlobalCapital Covered Bond Awards 2025: our Bank recognised with two major accolades!

Awards & Rankings

<body><figure class="image"><img height="300" src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/Untitled design (20)_47133_CDN_images.jpg" style="aspect-ratio:744/300;" width="744"></img></figure><subtitle-block>Best Covered Bond Research</subtitle-block>We are especially proud of our Covered Bond & SSA Research team Florian Eichert and Victor Tanguy, who have been voted Best Covered Bond Research for an unprecedented twelfth year!<a href="Quote1">Quote1</a><subtitle-block>Best Bank for ESG Issuers</subtitle-block>Our Bank was voted Best Bank for ESG Issuers.<a href="Quote2">Quote2</a><figure class="image"><img height="300" src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/Untitled design (22)_47135_CDN_images.jpg" style="aspect-ratio:744/300;" width="744"></img></figure></body>

<body>Proceeds from the issuance will be used exclusively to refinance Eligible Nuclear Power Generation Projects in line with FAB’s Sustainable Finance Framework.FAB is the largest bank in the United Arab Emirates and the second largest bank in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) by total assets. It is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange with a market capitalization of USD41.57bn as of March 31st, 2025.Crédit Agricole CIB acted as Joint Bookrunner and Sole Sustainability Structuring Advisor on this transaction.<a @href="Quote1">Quote1</a><a @href="Quote2">Quote2</a></body>

<body>On Tuesday 2nd September 2025, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) priced a USD750m 5-year Reg S only Low Carbon Energy Bond off its USD20bn Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) Programme – globally the first nuclear use of proceeds bond issued by a financial institution.</body>

First Abu Dhabi Bank issued the 1st bond earmarked for nuclear power generation project

<body>Proceeds from the issuance will be used exclusively to refinance Eligible Nuclear Power Generation Projects in line with FAB’s Sustainable Finance Framework.FAB is the largest bank in the United Arab Emirates and the second largest bank in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) by total assets. It is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange with a market capitalization of USD41.57bn as of March 31st, 2025.Crédit Agricole CIB acted as Joint Bookrunner and Sole Sustainability Structuring Advisor on this transaction.<a href="Quote1">Quote1</a><a href="Quote2">Quote2</a></body>

<body><figure @class="image"><img @height="3456" @src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/Photos articles_47080_CDN_images.jpg" @style="aspect-ratio:6912/3456;" @width="6912"></img></figure>For the first time, the Bank hosted a dedicated renewable energy event in Korea for its clients, bringing together over 60 industry leaders, experts, investors and innovators on 3 September in Seoul. They explored topics ranging from macroeconomic conditions to renewable trends and Korea’s liquidity and financing landscape, through keynotes featuring Crédit Agricole CIB’s global and regional experts, and professionals from the Crédit Agricole Group’s local asset management joint-venture NH Amundi and a local Export Credit Agency (ECA). The world is experiencing a record expansion of renewable capacity, with 585 gigawatts (GW) installed in 2024 – 15% increase in the stock of renewable power. While the growth of renewable energy is accelerating, even greater efforts are needed to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The Republic of Korea is exactly demonstrating the growth, with the government setting ambitious national targets to expand the share of renewables in its energy mix from 23 to 72 GW over the 2022-30 period. In particular, the country has established one of Asia’s most aggressive offshore wind goals, aiming for a 14.3GW-capacity by 2030 – significantly higher than previous targets and a major driver of Korea’s clean energy transition. To attract investments, the government has implemented supportive policies backed by robust legal framework, strong AA- sovereign rating, deep local supply chain, multiple financing channels and ample liquidity, creating an attractive and de-risked environment for international lenders and sponsors. With its experience in 830 power and utility projects across 56 countries, as well as its local presence for more than half a century, Crédit Agricole CIB is well-positioned to support Korea’s low-carbon transition goals. The Bank participated in the country’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm with a non-recourse project financing structure, serving as co-financial advisor and mandated lead arranger. It is also actively engaged in other offshore wind projects in Korea as financial advisor or mandated lead arranger, further expanding its leadership in the Asia region.</body>

<body>To accelerate the green transition, Crédit Agricole CIB is helping clients stay ahead of emerging trends while seizing business opportunities.</body>

Crédit Agricole CIB hosts first-ever renewable energy seminar in Korea

<body><figure class="image"><img height="3456" src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/Photos articles_47080_CDN_images.jpg" style="aspect-ratio:6912/3456;" width="6912"></img></figure>For the first time, the Bank hosted a dedicated renewable energy event in Korea for its clients, bringing together over 60 industry leaders, experts, investors and innovators on 3 September in Seoul. They explored topics ranging from macroeconomic conditions to renewable trends and Korea’s liquidity and financing landscape, through keynotes featuring Crédit Agricole CIB’s global and regional experts, and professionals from the Crédit Agricole Group’s local asset management joint-venture NH Amundi and a local Export Credit Agency (ECA). The world is experiencing a record expansion of renewable capacity, with 585 gigawatts (GW) installed in 2024 – 15% increase in the stock of renewable power. While the growth of renewable energy is accelerating, even greater efforts are needed to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The Republic of Korea is exactly demonstrating the growth, with the government setting ambitious national targets to expand the share of renewables in its energy mix from 23 to 72 GW over the 2022-30 period. In particular, the country has established one of Asia’s most aggressive offshore wind goals, aiming for a 14.3GW-capacity by 2030 – significantly higher than previous targets and a major driver of Korea’s clean energy transition. To attract investments, the government has implemented supportive policies backed by robust legal framework, strong AA- sovereign rating, deep local supply chain, multiple financing channels and ample liquidity, creating an attractive and de-risked environment for international lenders and sponsors. With its experience in 830 power and utility projects across 56 countries, as well as its local presence for more than half a century, Crédit Agricole CIB is well-positioned to support Korea’s low-carbon transition goals. The Bank participated in the country’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm with a non-recourse project financing structure, serving as co-financial advisor and mandated lead arranger. It is also actively engaged in other offshore wind projects in Korea as financial advisor or mandated lead arranger, further expanding its leadership in the Asia region.</body>

The role of hydrogen in the energy transition

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