Focus on the transition of the sustainability of companies
Seeing appetite and potential among TAIWAN SMEs for green and sustainable financing solutions, CUB responded with a range of products and strategies that position the bank at the forefront of the future carbon content of Asia.
In its domestic market, CUB focuses on the sustainability needs of SMEs, introducing various initiatives to support decarbonization and commercial transition. To improve the efficiency of carbon reduction, CUB has teamed up with the first Taiwan legal entity to obtain carbon stock verification accreditation – the metal industry research and development center – to provide technical support and accelerate industry transition to Net -Zéro.
CUB TAILORS Models of engagement based on the type of industry, the size of the company, carbon emissions and ESG maturity, the production of thematic engagement scenarios to meet the practical needs for decarbonization and strengthen the net capacities of zero of customers. In December 2024, CUB launched the first “Taiwan sustainable financial partner project”, offering incentives such as cash flow services, exchange deposit services and preferential loan rates to encourage SMEs to adopt greener practices.
In addition, CUB has launched payroll solutions linked to sustainability, motivating employees of companies to participate in green commercial practices such as energy conservation and carbon reduction, thus improving awareness of internal sustainability.
Exporting the know-how of Taiwan green finances to support regional transformation
In foreign markets, CUB focuses on the sustainability needs of projects based on projects and large companies, promoting the regional transition with low carbon content through green loans, funding linked to sustainability and loan responsibility.
In Singapore, Cub has teamed up with the main renewable energy company Apeiron Bioenergy at the end of 2023 to launch its first installation of financing for green trade. The total amount of the loan was dedicated to support for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), demonstrating CUB’s concrete actions in the clean energy sector.
In Vietnam, CUB has structured several green loan initiatives, including the financing of green buildings for ICT sector companies, participation in a unionized loan for the VP bank (with at least 50% of the benefits allocated to green or social projects), and sustainable funding for public water and wind development services – the ignition of its impact in various industries.
Strengthen its commitment to the financing of green companies in the region further, CUB welcomed the “ESG: challenges and practices in sustainable development” on the day of the 2025 Earth in Vietnam. The event brought together more than 80 industry leaders to explore the trends and challenges of the global and local ESG. The forum presented the presence of 20 years of CUB in Vietnam and its role as a key partner in the transformation of the sustainability of companies. During the event, CUB presented its unique transition financing platform “Cathay One”, designed to help companies make carbon inventories, formulate decarbonization strategies and access green financing – improving their resilience and competitiveness in the face of climate risks.
These achievements rely on the milestone of Cub in 2022, when it became the first Taiwanese bank to sign a loan linked to sustainability in the Philippines, stressing its determination and action in the promotion of green finances through Southeast Asia.
Disclosure of the main ESG in the Asia financial sector
CUB is the first commercial bank in Asia to participate in the CDP works bank program, helping companies systematically assess carbon emissions, climate risk management, decarbonization objectives and governance executives to meet the growing demands for transparency of global investors and supply chains. In 2024, CUB also distinguished itself as the only Asian bank invited to join the technical working group of CDP SMEs.
After the launch of the SME questionnaire in 2024, CUB invited more than 150 companies to participate in the program. Thanks to the joint efforts of participating companies, CDP experts and CUB colleagues, a total of 121 companies have completed the questionnaire and received CDP scores, dealing with a response rate of more than 80%, much higher than the world average of the supply chain of around 66%. In particular, 110 of these companies were participants for the first time.
Growing regional scope
“We are committed to building a sustainable financial ecosystem and working with business partners to achieve clean and climatic energy objectives,” said Michael Wen, executive vice-president. CUB will continue to take advantage of its financial capacities and its regional influence to stimulate sustainable development across Asia.
