GreenYellow, a French company founded in 2007, has become a major player in the energy transition in France and abroad over the past 18 years. It is a trusted partner for C&I corporates and local authorities.

As an expert in decentralized solar photovoltaic production, energy efficiency programs, energy storage, and electric vehicle charging stations, GreenYellow supports its clients throughout the entire value chain. The company handles the development, financing, and operation of infrastructure projects, helping clients produce local, competitive green energy, reduce their energy consumption, and accelerate their decarbonization efforts.

Operating in 15 countries across 4 continents, GreenYellow continuously innovates to address today’s climate challenges and expand its platform with unique and global offers

GreenYellow launched its operations in Hungary in 2023, establishing its Central Europe entity under the leadership of Robinson ALAZRAKI (General Manager, GreenYellow Central Europe) and Martin JOFFRES (Business Development Director, GreenYellow Central Europe). The company combines the strength of an international player and its 1,000 collaborators with the agility of local experts, who work closely to design tailor-made solutions adapted to geographical conditions, local regulations, industry-specific challenges, and client needs.

GreenYellow’s decarbonization strategy follows the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) methodology and utilizes carbon accounting frameworks such as the GHG Protocol. In 2024 alone, its projects helped clients avoid 545,700 tons of CO₂ equivalent emissions. The group is also committed to achieving net-zero carbon neutrality for scopes 1 and 2 by 2040.

Environmental responsibility is also at the core of GreenYellow’s operations. The company integrates biodiversity protection into its solar projects, ensuring minimal ecosystem disruption while actively contributing to global ecological restoration efforts, including reforestation programs. Additionally, it incorporates water conservation and biodiversity preservation into every project, ensuring long-term environmental stewardship. GreenYellow holds ISO 14001 certification, demonstrating its commitment to effective environmental impact management.

Since 2019, GreenYellow has been publishing its annual CSR report at group level on a voluntary basis and is recognized by international standards such as EcoVadis (Ecovadis Gold), GRI and CDP (A-).

The company joined BCSDH to contribute its expertise to the community’s collective thinking. GreenYellow is eager to learn more about Hungary’s energy transition processes and emerging low-carbon business models, as well as to engage with key stakeholders driving these changes. www.greenyellow.com/en

Founded in 1990 and now employing more than 2500 people, the company is engaged in plastics processing, battery production and recycling. Since its foundation, the company has been family-owned and has built its reputation on its plastics processing activities.

The company, led by Kasza Lajos János and his family, with almost 35 years of experience, is currently working on the renewal of its operations according to the principles of the circular economy model.

They operate an ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System. Their climate protection objectives include CDP reporting and corporate carbon footprint calculation.

They operate in accordance with the audited Principles of Business Conduct document, for which they also conduct regular self-audits and are subject to second and third party audits.

A sustainability report has not yet been issued, but is being prepared.

They have joined BCSDH because they agree with the sustainability values represented by BCSDH and wish to be part of the professional community.

For more than 30 years, EXIM Hungary has been paving the path to global success by providing innovative financing solutions to support the growth of domestic businesses. As the official export credit agency of Hungary, EXIM specialises in international trade, foreign market expansion and foreign investment. In addition to export finance, it has been providing domestic loan programmes for over a decade to enhance the international competitiveness of Hungarian companies. The pair of institutions, headed by CEO Kornél Kisgergely, aims to offer customised loan, insurance and guarantee products to companies with outstanding growth and foreign expansion potential. Since its inception, EXIM Hungary has helped bring Hungarian products or services to nearly 150 countries around the world.

EXIM Hungary is fully dedicated to the ESG approach in its economic activities and operations, which is based on three pillars:

1. Environmental Responsibility (E): based on international and domestic regulations and best market practices, EXIM Hungary has established a Green Finance Framework to support sustainable development and green investments through favourable financing opportunities. The aim is to increase their green portfolio instead of carbon-based activities.
2. Social Responsibility (S): EXIM Hungary is committed to educating the next generation, through a long-term partnership with prestigious higher education institutions to offer specific courses and trainings to students. EXIM Hungary also maintains close links with professional organisations to ensure access to the latest export finance knowledge for the widest possible audience. It also promotes the well-being of the employees as a family-friendly and sustainable workplace, and strengthens the community through active internal communication and wellbeing activities.
3. Responsible Corporate Governance (G): EXIM Hungary does its utmost to operate in a transparent and sustainable manner and has therefore developed an ESG strategy in line with the business objectives and established a dedicated ESG Centre, which operates on the basis of an annual programme plan. It also pays particular attention to integrating sustainability considerations into the decision-making processes, ensuring long-term and responsible corporate governance.

EXIM Hungary has joined the BCSDH to share its existing experiences and to learn new good practices. With the creation of the ESG Centre, EXIM Hungary aims to make progress in the field of sustainability and become one of the key players in the banking sector.

Lidl Hungary is a leading retail player. The company, managed by Zita Szlavikovics places a strong emphasis on sustainability, environmental protection, and ethical operations, while also prioritizing compliance with increasingly stringent EU regulations.

The company’s sustainability strategy is built around the principles of “Good for the planet, good for people, good for you,” focusing on six key areas: biodiversity protection, climate protection, resource preservation, health promotion, ethical operations, and dialogue.

It has developed its sustainability strategy around the principles of “Good for the planet, good for people, good for you”, which covers six focus areas: biodiversity protection, climate protection, resource conservation, health promotion, ethical operations and dialogue. Lidl’s cross-country goal is to achieve net zero emissions across its entire supply chain, including Scope 3 emissions, by 2050. These are the areas where more than 90% of the company’s total emissions are generated. To achieve the climate targets, the company is working closely with its partners and requires its largest suppliers, who are responsible for 75% of product-related emissions (Scope 3), to set their own climate targets by 2026 within the framework of Science Based Targets.

Sustainability ambitions are underpinned not only by strategic targets but also by concrete results. Lidl Hungary regularly publishes national sustainability reports based on the GRI Standards. The first two were created based on GRI Core option, the latest one is in accordance with GRI, covering the financial years 2022-2023.

The company also aims to promote circular economy, reduce food waste or source critical raw materials from certified sustainable sources. In addition, respect for human rights and occupational health and safety are also a priority in their operations.

Through its membership, Lidl aims to actively contribute to the BCSDH community by sharing best practices and deepening its expertise in areas such as circular economy, emission reduction, and biodiversity.