Sustainability Handbook 2025

Delivering measurable, long-term impact across the trade finance ecosystem

In 2025, Allianz Trade focused on employee engagement to accelerate its own transition and embed a stronger sustainability culture across the financial ecosystem. Several initiatives were led in this regard, from Sustainability Days in Paris, London, Hamburg, Brussels, and 's-Hertogenbosch, alongside thematic webinars on carbon capture, battery storage, and green hydrogen. More than 1,000 colleagues attended these events, with measurable results: over 80% of participants now feel empowered to contribute to sustainability in their daily work.

"The idea behind this plan is to turn our colleagues into sustainability ambassadors so that we can spread a more sustainable mindset across the entire trade finance ecosystem," says Piril Kadibesegil Yasar, Head of Sustainability at Allianz Trade. "We train and empower our people to integrate sustainable thinking into all business areas, creating a ripple effect that reaches our clients, brokers, and partners. We are convinced that this is the best way to drive meaningful change within the industry."

Sustainable solutions demonstrate greater contribution in supporting the sustainable transition

To support companies in their sustainable transition and fuel sustainability progress on a wider scale, Allianz Trade recently launched two products called Green2Green Specialty Credit & Surety. These sustainable solutions enable corporates to engage in low-carbon and renewable technology projects, with related premiums held as investments in certified green bonds. In 2025, these solutions demonstrated greater impact through accelerated distribution, broader scope covered, and increased global presence.

"Since the launch of our Green2Green offering, 98 policies have been issued across 16 countries and 3 continents," says Piril Kadibesegil Yasar. "From biogas plants and solar parks to energy highways and decarbonization projects, we cover a wide range of sectors and initiatives at global scale. And with the recent launch of Social2Social Specialty Credit, we are now going beyond climate goals to include social responsibility in our sustainability commitments."

Allianz Trade leads by example with measurable operational progress

In 2025, Allianz Trade made significant progress on its own sustainable transition roadmap. Compared to the 2019 baseline:

• GHG emissions per employee: reduced by 65%
• Business-travel-related GHG emissions per employee: reduced by 19%
• Energy use in offices per employee: reduced by 76%
• Green fleet share: nearly doubled compared to 2024
• Renewable electricity procurement: maintained at 100%

Beyond operations, Allianz Trade also launched new business and client-oriented initiatives to strengthen sustainability integration.

"In 2025, we strengthened the design of our sustainability-related insights and tools," says Florence Lecoutre, Group Board Member in charge of Sustainability, Data Analytics & AI, Human Resources, Compliance, and Communications at Allianz Trade. "For instance, we equipped our analysts with enhanced sector outlooks and practical tools for more forward-looking, regulation-aware assessment of transition and physical risks. This helps us provide clearer perspectives to clients and better integrate sustainability considerations into our commercial and risk activities. We are accelerating the integration of sustainability into every dimension of our business. Our ambition is clear: to lead with responsibility, empower our clients through change, and contribute to a more resilient and equitable global economy."