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

Professional insight

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 sustainable finance

As a global leader, we combine deep technical knowledge with practical implementation expertise to help you align with key regulations, unlock investment opportunities, and build trust with stakeholders. We bring:

  • Decades of experience across ESG, sustainability, and risk.
  • Global presence with local market insight.
  • A multidisciplinary team of finance, ESG, and regulatory experts.
  • Digital solutions for traceability and performance verification.

Please note: DNV’s advisory and assurance services are strictly separated in line with our conflict-of-interest policy.

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.

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