Efl Loan Smes Tender

Reference: 20240343
Release date: 10 March 2025
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
EUROPEAN LEASING FUND SA
Location
Poland
Description
The operation will support the intermediary in financing investments carried out by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps in Poland. A dedicated window will specifically target Climate Action & Environmental Sustainability investments.

Objectives
The aim is to finance small/medium projects carried out by the target beneficiaries.

Sector(s)
Credit lines - Credit lines
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 200 million

Total cost (Approximate amount)
not applicable

Environmental aspects
The proposed operation falls within the scope of the EIB's Environmental and Social Standards - "Standard 11 Intermediated Finance". The Borrower / Financial Intermediary has adequate capacity, systems and processes in place for identifying, assessing, managing and monitoring environmental, climate and social (ECS) risks related to the potential sub-projects benefitting from EIB support. The Final beneficiaries will be required to comply with applicable national and EU legislation in respect of environmental and social matters, as appropriate.

Procurement
Final beneficiaries will be requested to comply with applicable national and EU legislation, as appropriate.

Status
Under appraisal - 12/12/2024