The Chinese agency CCXGF assigns the EDB an ESG rating of "A-"
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has received an ESG rating of "A-" from China Chengxin Green Finance (CCXGF), which is a high indicator on the agency's scale.
CCXGF is an agency that specializes in sustainable finance; it is part of the China Chengxin International Credit Rating (CCXI), China's oldest and largest (by domestic market share) credit rating agency. Assessment by such a renowned agency confirms the compliance of the EDB's ESG practices with international standards and the high requirements of the Chinese market.
The assessment included the analysis of the Bank's activities in 13 key areas by three measurement factors: environmental (E), social (S) and corporate governance (G). The agency noted the systemic integration of ESG principles into the Bank's strategy, including the contribution to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) when evaluating projects. The Bank’s Strategy expects at least 25% of the EDB portfolio projects make a significant contribution to the SDGs achievement by 2026.
According to CCXGF, another strong point of the Bank is its comprehensive approach to the assessment of the environmental and social risks in investment projects. In addition, the agency noted the stability of the management team and the Bank's contribution to the economic development of its member states, including through job creation and increased tax revenues.
CCXGF also highlighted the EDB's outstanding results in the field of green finance (by the end of 2025, the total volume of the EDB's green portfolio amounted to more than US $2 billion), the top level of environmental management and high-quality disclosure of information on greenhouse gas emissions.
Thus, a high score was obtained in all ESG areas. The assigned rating confirms the Bank's stable position in the ESG sphere and the effectiveness of the EDB's approaches to sustainable development.
Additional Information:
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) is a multilateral development bank investing in Eurasia. For 20 years, the Bank has worked to strengthen and expand economic ties and foster comprehensive development in its member countries. By the end of December 2025, the EDB’s cumulative portfolio comprised 326 projects with a total investment of US $19,6 billion. Its portfolio consists principally of projects with an integration effect in transport infrastructure, digital systems, green energy, agriculture, manufacturing and mechanical engineering. The Bank adheres to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and ESG principles in its operations.
The EDB is implementing three mega-projects as part of its 2022–2026 Strategy: the Eurasian Transport Network, the Eurasian Agricultural Goods Distribution System and the Central Asian Water and Energy Complex.
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