International funding from İşbank for sustainable agriculture

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İşbank has signed an agreement with European Fund for Southeast Europe to secure EUR 20 million with a 6-year maturity in line with sustainable development goals.

The resources provided will be utilized in accordance with the sustainable agriculture criteria of European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE) and İşbank's Sustainable Finance Framework.

The financing will be directed towards supporting projects that increase agricultural productivity and good agricultural practices, primarily including food security, modern irrigation systems, soil health-preserving practices, high-efficiency production methods, smart agricultural technologies, and sustainable equipment investments.

İşbank Deputy Chief Executive and Sustainability Leader Ebru Özşuca has emphasized that the obtained resources will contribute to the development and transformation of the agricultural sector, which is critical for food security and the sustainable development of our country.

Stating that they added the first blue bond issuance amounting to USD 50 million in January 2026 to the green and sustainable bonds they issued in previous years, Özşuca said: "On this occasion, we are pleased to provide resources from a development-oriented fund to support sustainable agricultural activities. We value the spread of innovative and efficiency-enhancing methods in the agricultural sector, which is of strategic importance for our economy and food security. Through this resource, we, while facilitating access to finance for our farmers and agricultural enterprises, will continue to support projects that increase food security, agricultural productivity, and competitiveness. In the upcoming period, we will continue to diversify our bank's sustainable resources and develop our international collaborations in a way that contributes to our country and economy."

EFSE Portfolio Manager Jasminka Begert has also stated that: Agriculture plays a vital role in Türkiye's economy, food security, and rural livelihoods. Through our partnership with İşbank, we are expanding access to long-term financing for farmers and agricultural enterprises investing in more sustainable, productive, and resilient practices. This cooperation reflects our shared commitment to supporting the sector's long-term competitiveness while helping agricultural producers adapt to evolving market and environmental challenges."​