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PT | Muito se fala sobre a urgência de proteger os oceanos, mas sabes exatamente o que significa "Biodiversidade Azul"? 🌊 Mais do que um termo científico, é o verdadeiro motor da vida na Terra. Desde as células microscópicas que ajudam a regular o clima e produzem o oxigénio que respiramos, até aos gigantes do mar, cada elemento desempenha um papel vital no equilíbrio do nosso ecossistema. Desliza no carrossel para descobrires o impacto desta rede invisível, as maiores ameaças que enfrenta e por que razão a proteção dos nossos mares tem de ser um compromisso de todos nós. 👉 Para aprofundarmos este tema, junta-te a nós na 1ª conferência da Fundação BNP Paribas Portugal, dia 22 de abril. 🔗 Garante o teu lugar através do link: https://lnkd.in/eb5wKiuP EN | We hear a lot about the urgent need to protect our oceans, but do you know exactly what "Blue Biodiversity" means? 🌊 More than just a scientific term, it is the true engine of life on Earth. From microscopic cells that help regulate our climate and produce the oxygen we breathe, to the giants of the sea, every element plays a vital role in the balance of our ecosystem. Swipe through the carousel to discover the impact of this invisible network, the biggest threats it faces, and why protecting our seas must be a shared commitment. 👉 To dive deeper into this topic, join us at the 1st conference of the BNP Paribas Portugal Foundation on April 22nd. 🔗 Secure your spot through the link: https://lnkd.in/eb5wKiuP #BNPParibasPortugal #FundaçãoBNPParibas #BiodiversidadeAzul #BlueBiodiversity #OceanConservation #Sustainability

Les entreprises à impact ont besoin de plus qu'un simple soutien financier pour réussir. 🌟 🌍 C'est pourquoi nous avons développé un écosystème de solutions complet grâce à notre dispositif Act For Impact by BNP Paribas, qui soutient les entrepreneurs à impact avec une offre bancaire dédiée et un accès à un écosystème de partenaires depuis plus de 10 ans.   📢 My Com For Impact en est le prolongement : un concours organisé par BNP Paribas et Publicis France pour accompagner les entreprises à impact dans leur communication. Depuis 2022, nous avons accompagné 15 lauréats à hauteur de plus de 3 millions d’euros, auxquels s'ajoutent les 10 gagnants de 2025. ⚡ Un des lauréats de cette dernière édition, ilek, est un fournisseur d'électricité et de gaz renouvelable 100% français. Il produit de l'énergie à partir de sources telles que l'éolien, le solaire, l'hydroélectrique et la méthanisation, et compte déjà 200 000 clients depuis sa création il y a 10 ans à Toulouse. Grâce à My Com For Impact, ILEK bénéficiera d'un accompagnement renforcé (avec notre nouveau partenaire média, BFM Business), d'une bourse de 10 K€ et d'un accompagnement bancaire dédié de BNP Paribas. Découvrez ILEK et son responsable communication Antoine Clemenceau en 1 minute chrono dans la vidéo ci-dessous ! 👇

💫 The excellent 3-day journey of ChangeNOW has come to an end, but the impact of the innovative solutions and connections made will be felt for a long time!   🌲 At our solution hub, we got the chance to showcase impactful startups supported by us, including Teserac, Inc., Willow, Les Alchimistes, and Lifeaz. From enhancing power reliability and transforming the built environment, to reducing food waste and improving public health, these solutions demonstrate the power of innovation in driving positive changes.   🙌 These startups, and many others like them, are supported by BNP Paribas Asset Management, Act For Impact by BNP Paribas, and Positive Impact & Inclusion Business Accelerator (PIIBA), which are dedicated to driving positive change through innovation and entrepreneurship.   🌍 Our workshops on "Feeding the city differently" and "Reimagining our cities" brought together experts and innovators, including Loubna Ksibi, Robert Gerlach, Loïc W., Sarah COLOMBIE, Damien Jourdan 🦋, Marcelo Joulia, Timothée Boitouzet, Germain Aunidas, Laroue-Pont Thierry, Raphaëlle Chaygneaud-Dupuy, Romain Chapron, to discuss pressing issues and explore new ideas. We delved into the intersection of food and sustainability and explored the future of urban planning and development.   🤝 We also had the opportunity to connect our supported startups, including FEVE (Fermes En ViE) 🦔, Shayp, and Leviathan Dynamics, with influential voices in the industry, content creators Vincent Walczak, Alessandro Cascavilla, PhD, Norbak Baali, Virginie HILSSONE-LEVY, Davide Marelli, and Carola Letizia Olati, shining a spotlight on the groundbreaking work of these innovative companies.   🥇 As we celebrated the impact of these innovative solutions, Anne Pointet announced the 2026 winners of “Impact 40/120”, recognizing companies focusing on health and vulnerability. We congratulate all the winners and are proud to support them alongside Mouvement Impact France and Les Echos.   Thanks to everyone who joined us on this journey! Let's keep working together to create a more sustainable and inclusive future.   #BNPPChangeNOW2026

The power of storytelling is strong for raising awareness and encouraging positive change. That's why we're supporting impact films and the industry in its transition.   🎞️ At ChangeNOW 2026, we presented "La Maison des Femmes" as part of Film For Change, shedding light on the fight against sexist and sexual violence. A roundtable discussion followed, featuring Mélisa Godet, Emma Javaux, Dominique Malet, isabelle giordano, and Fabienne Silvestre, exploring the film's emotional impact and the importance of new narratives in driving positive change.   🎬 In line with our sustainability goals, we're also supporting Eco-Prod, an initiative promoting eco-friendly production practices in the audiovisual industry. Our subsidiary Cofiloisirs has launched a €500,000 fund to support clients adopting sustainable methods, certified by the ECOPROD label.   🌟 We're proud to announce the winners of the first Cofiloisirs – Ecoprod Awards:   • Banijay Studios France for "Désenchantées" • Bonne Pioche for "Brigade Anonyme – season 2" • Les Films du Fleuve for "Jeunes Mères" • MY BOX for "Bref – season 2" • UGC IMAGES for "Master Crimes – season 3", "Recalé – season 1", and "Ceux qui comptent"   👣 Together, we can create a more responsible and inclusive film industry! #BNPChangeNOW2026 Photo credit: ECOPROD

BNP Paribas has supported Mistral AI on a US$830 million financing to fund the deployment of NVIDIA Grace Blackwell infrastructure - with 13,800 NVIDIA GB300 graphics processing units (GPUs) - in a new data center at Bruyères-le-Châtel in France.    Bruyères-le-Châtel is the first data center selected by Mistral AI, dedicated to AI and the intensive training of LLMs, and is set to become operational in Q2 2026. Alongside a number of initiatives, the financing aims to support the company’s objective to secure 200 MW of capacity across Europe by the end of 2027 and to help bolster European autonomy in artificial intelligence.   BNP Paribas acted as Mandated Lead Arranger, Bookrunner, Financial Modelling Bank, Issuing Bank, Account Bank, Sole pre-Hedging Bank and Hedge Coordinator, building on a collaboration with Mistral AI started in June 2023.   Augustin Corre, Aurélien LOSAY, François AUVRAY, HUI ZHAO, Isabelle Loc, Laforge P., Sébastien Moisan, Cathy Robin, Pierre Francescon, Luc Aufrere, Guillaume Héritier Jean-Philippe Rouane Nicolas Stephan Stanislas Lucas-Baxter BNP Paribas Entreprises

ChangeNOW: Accelerating Impact through Innovation 🌍   📣 We are pleased to announce that BNP Paribas will be attending ChangeNOW, alongside 4 impact enterprises that we’ve supported and accompanied. Teserac, Inc., AI-native observability and automation platform purpose-built for mission-critical power systems; Willow, leading AI-driven platform revolutionizing the built world; Les Alchimistes, circular economy pioneer transforming waste into nutrient-rich compost; Lifeaz, developer of Clark, French defibrillator designed for universal access.   🎯 Together, we will be present on the BNP Paribas Group Solutions Hub, showcasing how our collaborations are driving positive impact across the board, from enhancing power reliability and transforming the built environment, to reducing food waste and improving public health.   💡 By combining forces with these trailblazing companies, we're making a tangible difference in people's daily lives, improving the way they live, work, and interact with their surroundings.   🚀 ChangeNOW is a key international event to connect, exchange and explore concrete solutions driving positive impact across multiple aspects of our daily lives.   An opportunity to connect and exchange with our teams on innovative solutions, from reliable power and smart buildings to waste reduction and healthcare. Meet us at:  🔔 BNP Paribas Solutions Hub 📍 Grand Palais, Paris 📅 30 March to 1 April 2026   #BNPChangeNOW2026

As of 30th March 2026, Sandro Pierri, Chief Executive Officer of BNP Paribas Asset Management, joins the Executive Committee of the BNP Paribas Group. This appointment confirms the strategic positioning of the newly unified BNPP AM within the integrated model of the Group, combining industrial scale with BNP Paribas’ powerful distribution, insurance, and corporate banking capabilities. Sandro Pierri reports to Renaud Dumora, Deputy Chief Operating Officer of BNP Paribas, in charge of Investment & Protection Services.

🔌 The automotive industry faces uncertainty, with difficulties in car sales and EV adoption due to high prices and limited infrastructure.   To revive the industry, regulators and car manufacturers must act on prices, offering more affordable vehicles and simplifying customization options.   In this issue of Sustainable Finance at Scale, you will also find that:   💸 The sustainable debt market reached $5 trillion in 2025, but new guidelines are needed to scale up transition financing and decarbonize hard-to-abate industries.   🎬 BNP Paribas is launching a new video series to explore sustainability with experts, starting with its Global Chief Sustainability Officer, Laurence Pessez, to navigate environmental goals and challenges.   ☀️ Atlas Renewable Energy has secured a $3 billion refinancing for its solar and storage assets in Latin America, supporting the region's energy transition and future growth.   Have a great read of the full newsletter and see you next month!

Gaining the right knowledge is the first step toward investing with confidence. We were proud to take part in the first edition of the #AktionnaireDay, an event dedicated to those looking to take control of their financial future. The event was a great success, bringing together nearly 7,000 participants who came to exchange and deepen their understanding of financial markets. Our experts were on hand to guide, advise and present BNP Paribas investment solutions, helping individuals build their financial literacy and leave with the tools needed to make informed investment decisions, with a clear view of both risks and opportunities. Another highlight of the day included insightful talks by Falko Wesemann and Nicolas Voinchet, who shared their perspectives on two key topics for investors in 2026: the future of the AI sector and the dynamics shaping Asian markets. As a leading partner of this event, we are reinforcing our commitment to fostering a society where financial education and autonomy are accessible to all. Congratulations again to the #AktionnaireDay organizers Gabriel Léger Shaheel MS for this great success.