Sustainable finance promotes more responsible investments
We were the first Finnish credit institution to introduce sustainable finance products to the market, namely our green and social finance. Our goal is to continue promoting the adoption of best practices in the Finnish market.
Sustainability shortcuts
4.8
billion €
Amount of green finance (Dec 31,2023)
2.2
billion €
Amount of social finance (Dec 31, 2023)
81,366
tCO₂
Annual CO2 reductions from green finance projects
Our impact on society
We report annually on the impacts of our work and the risks associated with our operations in our green and social impact reports, our annual report and our Pillar III disclosure report on capital adequacy and risk management.
Environmental impacts of MuniFin's own operations
We comply with environmental laws and regulations in all our operations. We have received WWF’s Green Office certification, which requires comprehensive consideration of environmental aspects in the management of premises, decision-making and daily operations. Green Office workplaces are committed to continually improving their environmental responsibility.
MuniFin’s premises are powered by renewable wind power. Moreover, we annually offset the emissions generated by our employees’ air travel and the CO2 emissions caused by large customer events we organise.
Our latest reports
Latest in sustainability
Read our most recent news about sustainability and sustainable investments.
MuniFin publishes its first Financed Emissions Report
MuniFin has released its first financed emissions report, disclosing the greenhouse gas emissions associated with its lending and investment portfolios.
Children and youth of Kokkola innovate environmental actions in a competition sponsored by the Green Pioneer of the Year prize money
The City of Kokkola won our Green Pioneer of the Year competition last year. The prize money was used to organize a competition in which local children and younth could propose ideas for sustainable development initiatives.
Welfare society needs social glue that fosters a sense of community
In 2023, the number of our social finance projects increased by over 40% from the year before. A growing awareness of sustainability matters coupled with increasing stakeholder expectations are pushing up the demand for our sustainable finance.
Finnish affordable social housing organisations forerunners in sustainable construction – majority of loans are green or social finance
The Finnish affordable social housing sector plays a significant role in the development of a sustainable welfare state. In 2023, a vast majority of MuniFin's housing loans were granted to either green or social finance projects.
MuniFin’s role as a trusted financing partner has grown even more important – 2023 annual report and sustainable finance impact reports published
We have published our annual report for 2023. We have also published the impact reports on our green and social finance and the Pillar III disclosure report on capital adequacy.
MuniFin awarded as the Best SSA ESG Bond Issuer
MuniFin has won the Best SSA ESG Bond Issuer award by CMD Portal, that praised MuniFin for our long-term commitment to sustainability and successful sustainable bonds issuances.
The city of Kokkola is the Green Pioneer of the year 2023
MuniFin warmly congratulates the city of Kokkola and the Piispanmäki multipurpose building on winning the Green Pioneer of the Year competition.
The green finance trio drives sustainable development in Finland and monitors international regulation
The internal assessment team is responsible for the selection of green projects and reporting on their impacts. Variation is certain when working with responsible financing.
MuniFin’s new sustainability agenda aims to increase the share of sustainable finance and reduce financed emissions
MuniFin has unveiled a sustainability agenda, titled 'Enabler of sustainable welfare in society”, which sets the framework and goals for the company's long-term sustainability efforts. The company commits to increasing the proportion of sustainable finance and, for the first time, sets emission reduction target for financed buildings.
MuniFin issues a record-breaking EUR 1 billion green bond
On 15 February, MuniFin priced a fixed-rate EUR 1 billion green bond due 25 September 2028. The more than twice oversubscribed transaction is the largest EUR green bond to date for MuniFin as well as the largest EUR green bond of all time in the Nordic SSA market.
European Commission approved an extension and amendments to the Finnish aid scheme to support municipal energy companies
The Commission also extended the arrangement’s scope of application. The recently approved amendments to the scheme are in place until the end of 2023.
MuniFin joins Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF)
At the end of November, MuniFin joined Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF). This industry led initiative aims to develop and implement a standardised method for greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) accounting for the financial industry to align financial portfolios with the Paris Agreement.
Final report on financing the green transition: Major investments are required but also create new opportunities for Finland
The final report of the national working group on financing the green transition in Finland states that to mitigate climate change, halt biodiversity loss and transition to a circular economy, major investments will be needed from businesses, households and the public sector.
The wooden apartment building quarter in Kuokkala sparks spontaneous meetings
A wooden apartment building quarter is currently rising in the Kuokkala district in Jyväskylä. Its design emphasises environmental consciousness and communality. The apartments have been designed with functionality in mind, and the common facilities, paths and passageways are devised to spark spontaneous meetings.
More ambition and transparency – MuniFin’s renewed Green Bond Framework has been published
The renewed Green Bond Framework introduces more detailed and transparent eligibility criteria and a leaner evaluation and selection process for green projects.
MuniFin looks to finance municipal energy companies to strengthen the security of supply
On 7 September 2022, the MGB decided to submit a notification to the European Commission seeking for permission to use funding guaranteed by the MGB to grant loans to energy companies controlled by Finnish municipalities.
First green bond this year a hit among ESG investors despite a challenging market backdrop
MuniFin’s first green bond of the year was a great triumph despite the volatile market situation. The 7-year EUR 500 million fixed-rate benchmark priced on 10 May 2022 was quickly oversubscribed with nearly 80 percent participation from ESG investors.
More customer benefits and investments in sustainability – MuniFin published its 2021 Annual Report and Green and Social Impact Reports
Our annual report for 2021 has been published. Our reporting also includes the impact reports on our green and social finance.
New homes for people in mental health recovery: Diverse support measures help residents achieve an independent life
Mielen Association believes that everyone can recover from mental health issues. In addition to a home, the future residents of the new building will receive individual and diverse support on their journey towards independent living.
Mari Tyster: Despite its flaws, regulation helps change the world
MuniFin, like all credit institutions around the world, deals with regulation on a daily basis. The financial sector is one of the most regulated sectors of the economy, but how are all these rules affecting the world?
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