Key Impact Points:
- Clients can now embed sustainability into escrow and account banking, aligning deposits with Standard Chartered’s green loan portfolio.
- The new solution supports transparent cash management across UAE, DIFC, and the UK.
- This expands the bank’s sustainable transaction suite, including ESG-linked accounts and sustainable trade finance.
Standard Chartered Launches Sustainable Escrow and Account Bank Solution
Standard Chartered has introduced a Sustainable Escrow and Account Bank solution, enabling clients to hold funds in escrow or secured accounts directly tied to the bank’s portfolio of sustainable loans and projects. The funds are aligned with Standard Chartered’s Green and Sustainable Product Framework, providing a new channel for embedding sustainability into core cash management processes.
Supporting Sustainable Financial Goals
The new offering allows clients to align their deposits with a publicly referenced portfolio of green and sustainable finance activities, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to delivering transparent and impactful financial services.
“Standard Chartered is committed to supporting clients in meeting both financial and sustainability goals while managing risks effectively,” said Sandrine Jourdainne, Global Head, Deposits, Liquidity and Escrow Solutions. “By offering these sustainable solutions, we’re playing our part in empowering our clients to channel their funds into projects and loans that have real-world positive impact, securely and transparently.”
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Available in Strategic Financial Hubs
The solution is currently available in the UAE, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and the UK—major international financial markets where sustainable investment flows are growing rapidly.
As an independent Escrow Agent and Account Bank, Standard Chartered ensures the deposits are securely held and transparently linked to its green financing portfolio, helping clients demonstrate credible alignment with sustainability targets.
Expansion of Sustainable Transaction Banking
This launch adds to Standard Chartered’s growing suite of sustainable transaction banking products, which already includes:
- ESG-linked cash accounts
- Sustainable accounts
- Sustainable trade finance
- Sustainable trade loans for financial institutions
Each product in the suite aligns with the bank’s Green and Sustainable Product Framework: View Framework
By expanding its sustainable banking solutions, Standard Chartered continues to help clients integrate sustainability into everyday operations—advancing the global shift toward greener, more responsible finance.
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