Green Fixed Deposits

At a glance

A Green Fixed Deposit is a fixed-term deposit for corporates and investors to finance green and sustainability-linked projects. With DBS, corporate clients can invest their surplus cash reserves to support environmentally friendly projects that meet established ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.

Examples of sustainability-linked projects include those related to:

Energy efficiency

Sustainable agriculture

Green buildings

Pollution prevention control

Renewable energy

Water efficiency

Circular economy

Clean transportation

Green Fixed Deposits are interest-bearing deposits that provide companies with a simple, inexpensive opportunity to participate in the ESG movement and meet their sustainability KPIs.

Regional access to Green Fixed Deposits

China

Green Fixed Deposits are available in RMB Fixed Deposits or Certificate of Deposits, for projects approved under the PBOC China Green industry Guidance.

India

Green Fixed Deposits are available in INR Fixed Deposits, for projects approved under the DBS Sustainable & Transition Finance Framework & Taxonomy. The taxonomy serves as a reference to guide clients to adapt and build resilience in the face of climate change, resource scarcity, and address critical global issues such as social inequality.

Taiwan

Green Fixed Deposits are available in TWD Fixed Deposits, for projects approved under the DBS Sustainable & Transition Finance Framework & Taxonomy. The taxonomy serves as a reference to guide clients to adapt and build resilience in the face of climate change, resource scarcity, and address critical global issues such as social inequality.

Get in touch to start your company’s ESG journey easily with a DBS Green Fixed Deposit for corporates.

Find out more about DBS’ transition finance framework at www.dbs.com/sustainability.

FAQs

	What are the fixed terms available for DBS’ Green Fixed Deposits?
	Green Fixed Deposits are available in various tenors (3 months, 6 months & 1 year) and these tenors vary from country to country. Reach out via the Contact Us form below to find out more.

	How do DBS’ Green Fixed Deposits work?
	In each respective local market DBS’ Green Fixed Deposits are available, DBS will allocate green funds raised in each market to DBS Green loans. All DBS Green loans are assessed based on local market regulatory or DBS Sustainable & Transition Finance Framework & Taxonomy frameworks.

	How is the Green Fixed Deposit quota allocated?
	All Green Fixed Deposit funds will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. The Green Fixed Deposit quota is set at a certain percentage of each country’s green loan outstanding. This quota will be updated on a quarterly basis.

	How can my business place funds for a Green Fixed Deposit?
	For existing DBS clients, please reach out to your relationship manager. If you are new to DBS and would like to find out more, get in touch via the Contact Us form.

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For more information, visit dbs.com/sustainability.