Committed to the transition to net zero, HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organizations. Christian Déséglise Christian, is one of the founders of the FAST-Infra initiative
Infrastructure is essential
to human development
They provide access to drinking water, electricity, public health, communications and much more. But a large proportion of the human population has no access to these essential services, and for those who do, they are often produced unsustainably.
To provide affordable, reliable and modern sustainable infrastructure services to all, we need to profoundly change the way we produce these services around the world.
Infrastructure is essential
to human development
They provide access to drinking water, electricity, public health, communications and much more. But a large proportion of the human population has no access to these essential services, and for those who do, they are often produced unsustainably.
To provide affordable, reliable and modern sustainable infrastructure services to all, we need to profoundly change the way we produce these services around the world.
FAST-Infra
A public-private initiative
Under the auspices of the One Planet Summit, the FAST-Infra initiative aims to provide solutions for mobilizing large-scale financing to accelerate the development of sustainable infrastructure worldwide.
The FAST-Infra initiative was conceived collectively by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI), HSBC, the OECD, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the World Bank Group’s Global Infrastructure Facility (GIF).
Finance to Accelerate the Sustainable Transition
Infrastructure
FAST-Infra
A public-private initiative
Under the auspices of the One Planet Summit, the FAST-Infra initiative aims to provide solutions for mobilizing large-scale financing to accelerate the development of sustainable infrastructure worldwide.
The FAST-Infra initiative was conceived collectively by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI), HSBC, the OECD, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the World Bank Group’s Global Infrastructure Platform (GIF).
Finance to Accelerate the Sustainable Transition
Infrastructure
FAST-Infra Group
creation in 2022
To effectively implement the work carried out by the FAST-Infra community and deliver concrete results, a permanent association was created in France in August 2022, called the FAST-Infra Group (FIG).
Based in Paris, it brings together state and public institutions, private industrial and financial players, multilateral institutions and civil society organizations, all committed to the deployment of sustainable infrastructures worldwide.
2022, creation of FAST-Infra Group
To effectively implement the work carried out by the FAST-Infra community and deliver concrete results, a permanent association was created in France in August 2022, called the FAST-Infra Group (FIG).
Based in Paris, it brings together state and public institutions, private industrial and financial players, multilateral institutions and civil society organizations, all committed to the deployment of sustainable infrastructures worldwide.
Key figures in sustainable investment
79%
The proportion of greenhouse gases produced by the construction, operation and maintenance of infrastructures. (UNDP and UNOPS – 2021)
$6.000 billions
This is the amount that humanity must invest each year until 2040 to achieve the sustainable development goals of the Paris Agreement. (OECD – 2017)
$1.340 billions
The amount of money allocated by governments to support investment in clean energy since 2020. (IEA-2023)
Multiplied by 2
This is the global pace of energy efficiency progress to be made by 2030 in the drive to achieve net zero emissions. (IEA – 2023)
Propose operational tools
In order to promote concrete and inclusive solutions to bridge the current investment gap in sustainable infrastructure, FAST-Infra Group is focusing on three strategic solutions aimed at :
- Certify the sustainability of infrastructure projects with the FAST-Infra Sustainable Infrastructure® (FISI) Label®
- Increase the volume of bankable projects via the FAST-Infra Platform
- Accelerate innovation in sustainable infrastructure with FAST-Infra Beyond.
Propose operational tools
In order to promote concrete and inclusive solutions to bridge the current investment gap in sustainable infrastructure, FAST-Infra Group is focusing on three strategic solutions aimed at :
- Certify the sustainability of infrastructure projects with the FAST-Infra Sustainable Infrastructure Label®
- Increase the volume of bankable projects via the FAST-Infra Platform
- Accelerate innovation in sustainable infrastructure with FAST-Infra Beyond.
FAST-Infra Group on the front page at the 8th Istanbul Public Private Partnership Week
The 8th Istanbul Public Private Partnership (PPP) Week, held from March 4th to 7th 2024, focused on greener PPPs for global growth. This theme provided FAST-Infra Group representatives, Francois Bergère (CEO) and Thierry Deau (Chairman), with the opportunity to reach out to a global, mostly public sector audience.
FAST-Infra Group takes part in the 8th PPP Week in Istanbul
FAST-Infra is co-sponsoring and actively participating in the 8th Istanbul PPP Week, which takes place from March 5 to 8, 2024 and is organized by the Istanbul PPP Center of Excellence with the support of various multilateral development banks (MDBs). Under the theme “PPP: Global Greener Growthful”, the event brings together multiple stakeholders from the
Accelerated implementation of the FAST-Infra Label
The FAST-infra Label is deepening and broadening its assessment methodology beyond the new and renewable energy sector. For several months now, the FAST-Infra Label team at the Global Infrastructure Basel foundation, headed by Louis Downing, has been working on a cross-sectoral framework to enable labelling to be offered for all types of infrastructure.
3 questions to Jean Bensaid, director of Fin Infra
As a key partner in the FAST-Infra initiative, the Fin Infra department is part of the Treasury Department of the French Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty. It advises public entities on their investment projects, and is the point of contact for all public and private players involved in public infrastructure
3 questions to Thierry Déau, CEO of Meridiam
A founding member of FAST-Infra Group (FIG), Meridiam has specialized in tomorrow’s infrastructures since 2005. Today, with 11 offices on three continents and over 380 employees, the company operates in both developed and emerging countries in Europe, Africa and the Americas. Interview with Thierry Déau, President of FIG.
How to triple renewable energies worldwide?
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and IEA are formal: in order to keep the Paris agreement on track, we should globally triple renewable energies generation and double energy efficiency (Read IRENA’s report).
Year 2024 : works in progress!
COP 28 was a very intense time for FAST-Infra Group. FIG had the opportunity to introduce the FAST-Infra Label first self-assessed projects alongside the Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation and some of the project developers and promoters, such as Pentagreen and Citicore!
How COP 28 helped Fast Infra group progress on its journey
Almost all sponsors and members involved in the development of the success of FAST infra initiative were present in Dubai for COP 28 ! A spate of events, panels and discussions held from December 1st to 8th provided the opportunity to celebrate the first achievements of this initiative launched by the One planet summit.
Pioneering infrastructure project to receive the FAST-Infra label
On 3 December 2023, the Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation (GIB) and the FAST-Infra group (FIG) held a panel at COP28. Dedicated to presenting the FAST-Infra label and a pioneering project developed in Mumbai, which has successfully obtained the provisional label, this event took place in the LGMA pavilion, dedicated to multi-level government agencies and sponsored
BDN and FAST-Infra Group : towards Interoperability to accelerate the financing of sustainable infrastructure
As a result of the Dec. 6, 2023, Sustainable Infrastructure Panel hosted at the French pavilion at the Conference of the Parties 28 (COP 28), Finance to Accelerate the Sustainable Transition – the Blue Dot Network (BDN) and Infrastructure (FAST-Infra) are pleased to announce their plans to collaborate and cooperate in their efforts to offer innovative solutions
FAST-Infra Group: from the One Planet Summit to the COP28
In July 2022, the Fast Infra Group association was born, the fruit of more than a year’s reflection with global stakeholders from the financial sector. The aim is to accelerate the financing of sustainable infrastructure worldwide.
FAST-Infra Label: paving the way for sustainable infrastructure financing
In the realm of sustainable infrastructure financing, the FAST-Infra Label represents a substantial stride forward rather than a mere emblem. It signifies concrete positive sustainability performance in projects.
COP28 : FIG’s side events in Dubai
The 28th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP 28) will take place in Dubai from November 30 to December 12, 2023. FAST-Infra Group is taking part in a number of events to promote the FAST-Infra label. We look forward to seeing you there !
FAST-Infra Platform : scaling and industrialising the infrastructure project lifecycle
The FAST-Infra Plateform aims to support all stakeholders in the preparation, evelopment, financing and deployment of large-scale sustainable infrastructure programs. Initiated at COP27, it is currently signing commitment letters to fund its launch at COP28 in Dubai.
FAST-Infra Group present at the “Finance in Common Forum” in Colombia
François Bergere, CEO of FAST-Infra Group, went to Cartagena (Colombia) to participate in the Finance in Common forum which took place from September 4 to 6, 2023, with more than 1,300 participants. During the round table co-organized with CDP “Using private investment as a lever for sustainable infrastructure”, he presented the different FAST-Infra tools, such
Governments have allocated $1,340 billion to clean energy since 2020
In the midst of the energy crisis, governments continue to support investment in clean energy. (An IEA article)
Paris – Summit for a new global financial pact
Organized at the initiative of President Emmanuel Macron, this international summit will be held in Paris in June 2023.
FIG’s side event at the Summit for a new global financial pact
A FAST-Infra Group meeting organized as part of the thematic and labeled events of the Summit.
See you in Dubai for COP28
COP28 will be held from November 30 to December 12, 2023 in Dubai. Its aim is to implement the results of the Paris Agreement in a very pragmatic way.
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3 questions to Christian Déséglise, Group Head of Sustainable Infrastructure and Innovation, HSBC
Committed to the transition to net zero, HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organizations. Christian Déséglise Christian, is one of the founders of the FAST-Infra initiative
FAST-Infra Group on the front page at the 8th Istanbul Public Private Partnership Week
The 8th Istanbul Public Private Partnership (PPP) Week, held from March 4th to 7th 2024, focused on greener PPPs for global growth. This theme provided FAST-Infra Group representatives, Francois Bergère (CEO) and Thierry Deau (Chairman), with the opportunity to reach out to a global, mostly public sector audience.
FAST-Infra Group takes part in the 8th PPP Week in Istanbul
FAST-Infra is co-sponsoring and actively participating in the 8th Istanbul PPP Week, which takes place from March 5 to 8, 2024 and is organized by the Istanbul PPP Center of Excellence with the support of various multilateral development banks (MDBs). Under the theme “PPP: Global Greener Growthful”, the event brings together multiple stakeholders from the
Accelerated implementation of the FAST-Infra Label
The FAST-infra Label is deepening and broadening its assessment methodology beyond the new and renewable energy sector. For several months now, the FAST-Infra Label team at the Global Infrastructure Basel foundation, headed by Louis Downing, has been working on a cross-sectoral framework to enable labelling to be offered for all types of infrastructure.
3 questions to Jean Bensaid, director of Fin Infra
As a key partner in the FAST-Infra initiative, the Fin Infra department is part of the Treasury Department of the French Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty. It advises public entities on their investment projects, and is the point of contact for all public and private players involved in public infrastructure
3 questions to Thierry Déau, CEO of Meridiam
A founding member of FAST-Infra Group (FIG), Meridiam has specialized in tomorrow’s infrastructures since 2005. Today, with 11 offices on three continents and over 380 employees, the company operates in both developed and emerging countries in Europe, Africa and the Americas. Interview with Thierry Déau, President of FIG.
How to triple renewable energies worldwide?
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and IEA are formal: in order to keep the Paris agreement on track, we should globally triple renewable energies generation and double energy efficiency (Read IRENA’s report).
Year 2024 : works in progress!
COP 28 was a very intense time for FAST-Infra Group. FIG had the opportunity to introduce the FAST-Infra Label first self-assessed projects alongside the Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation and some of the project developers and promoters, such as Pentagreen and Citicore!
How COP 28 helped Fast Infra group progress on its journey
Almost all sponsors and members involved in the development of the success of FAST infra initiative were present in Dubai for COP 28 ! A spate of events, panels and discussions held from December 1st to 8th provided the opportunity to celebrate the first achievements of this initiative launched by the One planet summit.
Pioneering infrastructure project to receive the FAST-Infra label
On 3 December 2023, the Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation (GIB) and the FAST-Infra group (FIG) held a panel at COP28. Dedicated to presenting the FAST-Infra label and a pioneering project developed in Mumbai, which has successfully obtained the provisional label, this event took place in the LGMA pavilion, dedicated to multi-level government agencies and sponsored
BDN and FAST-Infra Group : towards Interoperability to accelerate the financing of sustainable infrastructure
As a result of the Dec. 6, 2023, Sustainable Infrastructure Panel hosted at the French pavilion at the Conference of the Parties 28 (COP 28), Finance to Accelerate the Sustainable Transition – the Blue Dot Network (BDN) and Infrastructure (FAST-Infra) are pleased to announce their plans to collaborate and cooperate in their efforts to offer innovative solutions
FAST-Infra Group: from the One Planet Summit to the COP28
In July 2022, the Fast Infra Group association was born, the fruit of more than a year’s reflection with global stakeholders from the financial sector. The aim is to accelerate the financing of sustainable infrastructure worldwide.
FAST-Infra Label: paving the way for sustainable infrastructure financing
In the realm of sustainable infrastructure financing, the FAST-Infra Label represents a substantial stride forward rather than a mere emblem. It signifies concrete positive sustainability performance in projects.
COP28 : FIG’s side events in Dubai
The 28th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP 28) will take place in Dubai from November 30 to December 12, 2023. FAST-Infra Group is taking part in a number of events to promote the FAST-Infra label. We look forward to seeing you there !
FAST-Infra Platform : scaling and industrialising the infrastructure project lifecycle
The FAST-Infra Plateform aims to support all stakeholders in the preparation, evelopment, financing and deployment of large-scale sustainable infrastructure programs. Initiated at COP27, it is currently signing commitment letters to fund its launch at COP28 in Dubai.
FAST-Infra Group present at the “Finance in Common Forum” in Colombia
François Bergere, CEO of FAST-Infra Group, went to Cartagena (Colombia) to participate in the Finance in Common forum which took place from September 4 to 6, 2023, with more than 1,300 participants. During the round table co-organized with CDP “Using private investment as a lever for sustainable infrastructure”, he presented the different FAST-Infra tools, such
Governments have allocated $1,340 billion to clean energy since 2020
In the midst of the energy crisis, governments continue to support investment in clean energy. (An IEA article)
Paris – Summit for a new global financial pact
Organized at the initiative of President Emmanuel Macron, this international summit will be held in Paris in June 2023.
FIG’s side event at the Summit for a new global financial pact
A FAST-Infra Group meeting organized as part of the thematic and labeled events of the Summit.
See you in Dubai for COP28
COP28 will be held from November 30 to December 12, 2023 in Dubai. Its aim is to implement the results of the Paris Agreement in a very pragmatic way.
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The faster the new sustainable infrastructure economy emerges, the lower the risks and the greater the opportunities for all.
The FAST-Infra community is made up of public and private financial players, developers, infrastructure managers and operators, governments, associations…
Joining us is an opportunity to make a concrete commitment to closing the investment gap in sustainable infrastructure, and building the world of tomorrow.
Join us to take action !
The faster the new sustainable infrastructure economy emerges, the lower the risks and the greater the opportunities for all.
The FAST-Infra community is made up of public and private financial players, developers, infrastructure managers and operators, governments, associations…
Joining us is an opportunity to make a concrete commitment to closing the investment gap in sustainable infrastructure, and building the world of tomorrow.