BNP Paribas CIB has promoted Eric Tran to chief sustainability officer for Global Banking APAC. He previously was head of sustainability for transaction banking APAC. Here are four things to know about BNP Paribas and Tran's executive experience.
1. Business Scope and Scale: BNP Paribas Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) is the global investment banking arm of BNP Paribas, a French multinational bank. Wikipedia notes.
Acording to the company, CIB (Corporate and Institutional Banking) has nearly 40,000 employees in 53 countries. CIB serves two types of clients – corporates and financial institutions (banks, insurance companies, asset managers, etc.). The company's services span capital markets, securities services, financing, risk management, cash management and financial advice, CIB says.
2. Sustainability Goals: BNP Paribas expects to achieve 80% low-carbon financing for the Group’s energy production by 2028 -- two years earlier than originally expected. As of 2025, the target for 2030 is now 90%.
Moreover, the group is aligning its portfolios with trajectories compatible with collective carbon neutrality by 2050, BNP Paribas asserts. Deeper details are in the BNP Paribas 2023 Climate Report.
3. Executive Experience: Eric Tran, now chief sustainability officer for global banking APAC at BNP Paribas CIB, has extensive sustainability experience. His earlier roles at the company, according to his LinkedIn account, include:
- Head of sustainability, transaction banking APAC
- Supply chain management/sustainable financing
- Program manager
Before joining BNP Paribas in 2017, Tran held key posts at Cathay Pacific Airways, and various financial services and IT consulting companies.
4. Executive Perspectives: In a LinkedIn update about his new role, Tran wrote: "I’m glad to share that I am stepping into the role of Chief Sustainability Officer for Global Banking APAC at BNP Paribas CIB, a position that feels like a culmination of a journey filled with learning, growth and purpose.
My career has been anything but linear. Each step has taught me valuable lessons and reinforced my passion for contributing to a low-carbon economy.
I’m excited to continue this journey, working with talented colleagues and partners to collaborate, innovate and drive meaningful impact.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way—your guidance and encouragement have been invaluable."
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