Rabobank

"Do you think a time will come when Rabobank will only finance commodities that are certified as sustainable? This year, we were the sustainability coordinator of a $2.5 billion revolving credit facility with green features. Customers are getting discounts on the interest rates they pay as long as they meet certain sustainability criteria. I suspect that, going forward, companies that aren’t green, or less green, will still get financing, but they’ll have to pay a premium. It’s different for palm oil. The consumer pressure is different. We don’t finance companies that aren’t RSPO members. We may sometimes make an exception if a company isn’t RSPO certified as long as it’s committed to become RSPO certified and has put the correct milestones in place. We can help them on that journey."