Green finance is fast moving from niche to norm

From green bonds that fund renewable energy projects to bank loans linked to carbon-reduction targets, this new wave of capital is helping companies align profitability with responsibility, writes Edel Corrigan

Over the next five years, green finance is set to become a core part of business funding in Ireland, with green loans moving from niche to norm.

As businesses face mounting pressure to cut emissions and operate more sustainably, finance is undergoing its own transformation. Green finance – investment and lending tied to environmental benefits – has shifted from a niche concept to a mainstream priority.

For Irish firms, it represents not just a source of funding but also a signal to global investors and customers that sustainability is central to long-term growth.