🌳 EBRD supports green transition of Croatian SMEs with €25m loan to PBZ Leasing
At least 30% of the funds will be used for leasing environmentally friendly technologies, boosting SME competitiveness and driving sustainable investment
1 July 2025
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a €25 million loan to PBZ Leasing (PBZ = Privredna banka Zagreb) to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Croatia.
Why it matters: The loan will help improve access to financing for Croatia’s private sector, with at least 30% of the funds dedicated to leasing environmentally friendly technologies and equipment.
By making green leasing more accessible, the project aims to boost sustainable investments and raise awareness of the benefits of cleaner, more efficient technologies.
“We are glad to deepen our partnership with the EBRD through this new facility, which will strengthen our ability to support the growth and competitiveness of Croatian small and medium-sized enterprises. This cooperation also reflects our firm commitment to promoting sustainable investments and accelerating the green transition of Croatian businesses.”
Bogdan Drakulić, President of the Management Board of PBZ Leasing
Big picture: The EBRD has invested more than €5.0 billion in 263 projects in Croatia since it started operating there. The Bank’s focus is on supporting efforts to accelerate the reform process, leveraging the benefits of European Union accession to advance transition, and restructuring and commercialising public-sector enterprises.
The loan agreement was signed by Nikolina Žganec, a member of PBZ Leasing’s Management Board, and Bogdan Drakulić, President of the Management Board, while the EBRD was represented by Miljan Ždrale, Regional Director for Central Europe.