Sustainable finance services

Sustainable finance is reshaping how capital is allocated, risk is assessed and organisations access funding. Financial institutions and investors are increasingly integrating ESG factors into lending, investment and underwriting decisions.

At Forvis Mazars, we support financial institutions and corporates in navigating sustainable finance requirements, from regulatory compliance to accessing new sources of capital.

Our approach

We combine sustainability expertise, financial insight and regulatory knowledge to deliver practical, market-aligned solutions.

Our approach focuses on:

• Aligning with regulation – including EU Taxonomy, CSRD and evolving supervisory expectations
• Integrating ESG into financial decision-making – embedding climate and sustainability considerations into lending, investment and strategy
• Enhancing transparency and credibility – strengthening ESG disclosures, ratings and reporting
• Unlocking sustainable finance opportunities – supporting access to green, social and transition finance

Our team brings together expertise in risk, governance and quantitative modelling, informed by ongoing engagement with industry developments, including participation in the International Sustainable Finance Centre of Excellence and engagement with the UNDP in Dublin.

We help organisations align financing strategies with sustainability objectives and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring both compliance and long-term value creation.

Why sustainable finance matters for Irish businesses

Sustainability is now a key driver of access to capital and cost of funding.

• Irish banks are under increasing pressure to reduce portfolio emissions and expand green lending
• Climate risk is being embedded into lending, investment and insurance decisions
• Investors and lenders require robust ESG data and credible transition plans

For Irish organisations, this means that sustainability performance directly impacts:

• Cost of capital
• Access to preferred financing and investment
• Commercial attractiveness to stakeholders

Organisations that can demonstrate strong ESG performance are better positioned to secure preferential financing and long-term investment.

Our sustainable finance services

Responding to lender and insurer requirements

Support with sustainability-related information requests, disclosures and data required by banks and insurers as part of credit assessments and underwriting processes.

EU Taxonomy alignment

Assessment of eligibility and alignment of activities, capital expenditure and revenues with the EU Taxonomy to support financing, disclosures and investor engagement.

ESG ratings and market positioning

Support in understanding ESG ratings methodologies and enhancing engagement with ratings agencies and investors.

Regulatory and supervisory support

Support in meeting climate-related expectations from regulators, including the ECB and Central Bank of Ireland, across governance, risk management and disclosures.

Climate risk and stress testing

Assistance with climate scenario analysis, stress testing, portfolio assessment and transition risk modelling.

Financial institution disclosures

Support with sustainability-related disclosures specific to financial institutions, including Pillar 3 and other regulatory requirements.

Sustainable finance frameworks

Development of green, social and sustainable finance frameworks aligned with market standards.

Climate-related financial risks

Identification, assessment and integration of climate-related risks into financial decision-making.

Sustainability bond certification

Independent support and assurance in relation to green, social and sustainability bond frameworks and issuances.

Supply chain considerations (Scope 1, 2 and 3)

Assessment of emissions and risks across the value chain to support financing, disclosures and transition planning.

Transition finance

Support in developing credible transition plans and accessing financing aligned to decarbonisation strategies.

Contact us

Whether you are navigating EU Taxonomy requirements, improving ESG ratings or exploring sustainable finance opportunities, we can support you. Contact our team to discuss your sustainable finance strategy.