France

Following on from the major financial partnership signed in 2019 to support the transition to a sustainable economy via green vehicle development, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and ALD | LeasePlan, the leading global sustainable mobility player, have launched a new operation to further accelerate the growth of the ALD | LeasePlan hybrid and electric vehicle fleet in Europe.

A key target of France’s energy transition is to cut energy use to 50% of its 2012 figure by 2050. To support this goal, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has chosen Franfinance to enable its clients to benefit from the PF4EE programme. Franfinance is a major financer of companies in the industrial equipment, transport, handling and other high-tech sectors. It also has extensive experience regarding the regulatory constraints applied to equipment eligible for energy saving certificates.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Amadeus have announced the signature of a new €250 million loan. This new loan strengthens the long-standing partnership between the EIB and Amadeus, which now includes four loans totalling €800 million for research and development financing since 2012.