Sustainable finance advisory services

DNV helps you navigate sustainable finance complexity with confidence and accelerate impact by aligning with regulations, verifying ESG targets, and building investor trust.

Sustainable finance advisory services

Challenges in sustainable finance 

Demonstrating credible and measurable progress on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance has become a business imperative, driven by evolving sustainable finance regulations, such as the EU Green Bond Standard, and increasing scrutiny from investors, regulators, and stakeholders.

At DNV, we partner with organizations globally to provide expert, third-party advisory services that help you meet these growing demands with confidence, clarity, and credibility – turning ESG intent into tangible, verifiable impact. 

How our sustainable finance advisory services support you  

DNV’s sustainable finance advisory services help you navigate ESG-related financial regulations and frameworks with expert, implementation-focused support.

We guide clients through: 

  • Alignment with the EU Green Bond Standard. 
  • ESG impact reporting and disclosure frameworks. 
  • KPI development and science-based target setting. 
  • Digital supply chain mapping to verify ESG target performance. 
  • Traceability services linked to sustainable finance requirements. 

Whether you're issuing sustainable finance instruments or evaluating supply chain ESG risk, we help you demonstrate measurable progress – with integrity and clarity. 

What sets our sustainable finance approach apart

Expert guidance on EU Green Bond alignment.

Global reporting alignment

Support aligning ESG performance with international reporting standards.

Data-driven ESG insights

Data-driven tools to trace ESG performance through your supply chain.

Tailored KPIs & targets

Tailored KPIs and targets to meet investor expectations and regulatory benchmarks.

Practical, technical advisory

Advisory rooted in both technical expertise and practical application.

Trusted experts in sustainability reporting 

DNV is a globally recognized assurance provider with decades of experience in ESG verification and sustainability performance assessment. We bring deep technical knowledge, stakeholder understanding, and sector insights to help you meet growing transparency demands.

As part of our commitment to integrity and impartiality, we provide clear, robust conclusions that your stakeholders can trust. 

Benefits of our sustainable finance advisory services 

  • Demonstrate credible alignment with sustainable finance regulations. 
  • Build investor and stakeholder trust with robust ESG metrics. 
  • Strengthen ESG reporting with expert-reviewed impact data. 
  • Align internal teams around clear KPIs and progress targets. 
  • Enhance supply chain visibility and risk management. 

Customer success stories

Discover how leading issuers and financial institutions partner with DNV to create credible, market-trusted green financing frameworks.

Request a consultation to discuss your sustainable finance strategy

Let our experts help you align with evolving regulations and build lasting investor trust.