10:38 - 5.06.2026

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AccessBank has successfully completed its first independent energy audit of a project implemented by AZZA with the support of the Global Climate Partnership Fund (GCPF) managed by responsAbility Investmentsmarking an important milestone in strengthening the Bank’s approach to green finance and sustainable investment practices in Azerbaijan.

The audit was conducted by third party, technical consultant - Energy Efficiency Centre Georgia in 2025 and finalized in 2026 year. According the energy audit report an investment project combined the development of a new production facility and the deployment of modern Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant.

Energy audit  confirmed the project’s strong energy performance and energy savings up to 30%. It also indicated alignment with the Green Taxonomy of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan, supporting the project’s potential classification as a green asset.

This initiative represents the first instance of AccessBank commissioning an external energy audit for a client project, demonstrating the Bank’s commitment to enhancing the quality, credibility, and transparency of its sustainable finance. . The exercise further contributes to the Bank’s capacity to identify, evaluate, and monitor green assets within its portfolio in line with international standards.

AccessBank  actively uses sustainable finance verification tools developed for Azerbaijani market by GCPF and works closely with international partners, especially GCPF, AccessBank continues to strengthen its sustainable finance framework and support investments that promote resource efficiency, climate resilience, and environmentally responsible growth.