The state-owned PrivatBank announced its readiness to finance large-scale infrastructure projects and the development of eco-industrial parks in Ukraine. This was stated by Yevhen Kulikov, Head of the Bank's Corporate Business Department, during the Conference of Eco-Industrial Parks of Ukraine (EIP Ukraine 2026).

According to Yevhen Kulikov, the bank has sufficient liquidity and capital to participate in even large investment projects. Whether these declarations transform into concrete major deals will depend on the quality of the projects' preparation and the readiness of businesses to operate under new rules.

"The bank's focus is on financing quality borrowers and projects that comply with ESG principles, which includes not only environmental production standards but also transparent corporate governance and social responsibility of business. For new production sites, this means compliance with European standards even at the design stage," Yevhen Kulikov noted. "For the banking sector, participation in the financing of eco-industrial parks means not only expanding the credit portfolio but also developing the real sector of the economy and increasing Ukraine's export potential."

The forum was held within the framework of the GEIPP-II Ukraine project, which is being implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine. The key topic was how to attract financing for the "green" recovery of industry.

Discussion participants — representatives of the government, international financial organizations, donors, and banks — discussed approaches to assessing the risks of investment projects, particularly in regions with increased war risks. One instrument that can expand lending is international risk-sharing programs.