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This is the result of a partnership with the Romanian Council for Green Buildings (RoGBC). Through this partnership, Libra Internet Bank will provide for the first time a financial product exclusively specifically designed for real estate developers who build with environmental considerations in mind. The resulting buildings are certified as Green Homes. At the same time, Libra Internet Bank also provides preferential interest rates to private customers who purchase a Green Home dwelling certified by the Romanian Council for Green Buildings (RoGBC). A strategic partnership has been established between the Romanian Council for Green Buildings (RoGBC) and Libra Internet Bank on 02.08.2021, in Bucharest. As a result, for the first time on the Romanian market, the bank will provide a product targeted at real estate developers who wanted to construct green buildings. At the same time, Libra Internet Bank will make it easier for individuals to acquire such green homes by offering low-interest financing. These consumers will benefit from a major advantage in addition to lower financing costs: the lowest possible maintenance expenses, owing to clever and ecologically friendly building methods and the use of alternative energy sources. The partnership with Libra Internet Bank will contribute to both the growth of the real estate and banking market as well as our educational and awareness initiative on environmental conservation through responsible building processes. People will live healthier in a certified green building since the quality of life is clearly superior to that of regular ones President of the Romanian Green Building Council, Andrei Botiş, stated. We have been working with real estate developers for 7 years and specialized in providing financing solutions for them. Based on this innovative partnership we will soon introduce a dedicated product that is unique on the Romanian market, to provide real estate developers with the financing option they require for the development of green buildings. Furthermore, we will make it easier for private clients to have access to these environmentally friendly residences that meet the greatest energy efficiency and environmental criteria General Director of Libra Internet Bank Emil Bituleanu remarked.

Wednesday 30 June 2021 - the launch of the Green Homes & Green Mortgage (SMARTER Finance for Families) program took place in Chișinău. Under this program, the "GREEN HOMES" certification system will be introduced. This will ensure that buildings are built and used in an environmentally friendly way throughout their life cycle: design, construction, use, maintenance, renovation, and demolition. This program was presented in detail by Steven Borncamp - Project Director, SMARTER Finance for Families and lead author of the Green Homes & Green Mortgage Programme (USA), together with Andrei Botiș - President of the Romania Green Building Council (Romania) and Tatiana Medaru - President of the Moldova Green Building Council (Republic of Moldova). Furthermore, representatives of Raiffeisen Bank Romania and Alukoenigstahl emphasized the benefits of this commitment based on examples of best practices. Moldova Green Building Council (MoldGBC) is an independent, non-profit organization that advocates for sustainable buildings, cities, and communities. Founded in 2019, MoldGBC's strategic plan is to lead the sustainable transformation of the built environment in the Republic of Moldova. The inauguration of the Green Homes program in the Republic of Moldova comes at an ideal time, as it aligns perfectly with the European Union's environmental policy while also being an event much anticipated by real estate investors who will take advantage of this chance to increase their portfolio. The Republic of Moldova thus joins Denmark, Ireland, Belgium, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Georgia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina as countries that have successfully implemented this program, said Andrei Botiș, President of Romania Green Building Council (ROGBC) and CEO of NAI Romania and the Republic of Moldova. Since 2014, ROGBC has offered Green Homes certification / pre-certification for over 10,000 homes in Romania. The international growth of the SMARTER Finance for Families initiative is supported by Horizon 2020, a research grant of the European Union. Green building councils, universities, and other expert groups from all throughout Europe are involved in this project. The initiative is now expanding to Africa, Asia, and South America.

The Romanian Green Buildings Council (RoGBC) has joined the Romanian Commercial Bank as a partner (BCR). BCR will provide the Casa Mea NaturA real estate loan with considerably lower interest rates to consumers who purchase RoGBC - certified green homes as part of this strategic cooperation. Green houses purchasers will also benefit from a high-quality, healthy, and ecologically friendly home with minimal maintenance expenses. We're growing our loan portfolio with Casa Mea NaturA, which offers two green financing options at the best rates on the market, as well as a multitude benefits. With the expansion of the green loan portfolio, BCR confirms its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, as well as its support for educating clients about environmentally conscious financial options. We aim to encourage long-term investment and demonstrate the advantages of purchasing an energy-efficient house to our consumers. This translates to a healthier environment, a smaller carbon footprint, cheaper utility expenses, and a greater standard of living, stated. Vlad Huțuleac, Deputy Managing Director for Products and Retail. The Romanian Green Building Council's Green Homes certified houses provide potential purchasers with the assurance that they will receive a high-quality, healthier, and more pleasant home, as well as the financial benefits of a sustainable home. BCR's Casa Mea NaturA Loan provides families with affordable house design and construction finance stated Elena Rastei, Romanian Green Building Council's Director of Green Homes Certification