Atradius DSB Updates Green Label Methodology

This updated approach is based on the Climate Change Sector Understanding (CCSU) of the Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits. Where the CCSU is not sufficient, the EU Taxonomy is used, followed by the Common Principles for Climate Mitigation Finance Tracking (MDB CP). 

The Green Label has been developed to identify transactions that qualify under Atradius DSB’s green instruments, such as more flexible underwriting rules for small, green transactions or Green Coverage. Transactions are labeled as ‘green’ when the economic activity they support makes a substantial contribution to global climate objectives or other environmental goals. 

Key elements of the Green Label methodology include: 

• A brochure providing background information and an explanation of the methodology. 
• A Green List outlining the most relevant potentially green activities and qualification criteria for export credit transactions. If the economic activity for which the transaction is intended does not appear on the Green List, clients are encouraged to contact their Atradius DSB account manager. 

The new methodology applies to all new commitments; and all promises and advices of cover that are extended. After 1 January 2026, one final extension under the previous conditions will still be possible in the instance that a transaction no longer qualifies as green based on the revised Green List. 

Due to ongoing international negotiations, Atradius DSB expects to publish a revision of the qualification criteria for vessels in the second half of 2026. 

For further information, please contact your Atradius DSB accountmanager or Sabine Dankbaar, Lead Sustainability, Atradius DSB.