The German Datacenter Association welcomes NORD/LB as a new strategic partner from the banking and investment sector. As the state bank for Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt, these specialists will bring their expertise to the GDA network in the future.
As one of the leading German commercial banks, the bank has been financing cross-sector projects in areas such as transport, social infrastructure, renewable energies, commercial real estate, and digital infrastructure for more than thirty years. With international experience in financing data centers for their clients, the experts offer efficient and tailored financial solutions that meet the demands of digital transformation. As a signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) as well as the implementation of a Sustainable Loan Framework, the financed projects provide long-term social and environmental benefits.
"At NORD/LB, we are delighted to contribute our international financing and structuring expertise, extensive know-how, and vast network across various sectors to the GDA, explains Heiko Ludwig, Global Head Structured Finance at NORD/LB. “By joining this esteemed industry association, we aim to actively support the industry and bolster Germany’s position as a leading digital hub. We recognize the critical importance of data centers for our society and the transformation of our economy. It is both our responsibility and our priority to help shape the build-out and future of the digital infrastructure industry."
"We are delighted to welcome NORD/LB to our network. The comprehensive financial expertise, combined with their commitment to sustainable and social criteria, will be an asset to our association," welcomes Anna Klaft, Chairwoman of the GDA, to the membership. "This knowledge will not only advance our initiatives and campaigns within the think tanks but also significantly contribute to the development and implementation of innovative financing strategies. This is another important step towards enabling a sustainable expansion of digital infrastructure."
