Decarbonization and ESG course: ECA of Kazakhstan implements OECD standards to support exporters
The delegation of the Export Credit Agency of Kazakhstan (ECA Kazakhstan) participated in the 169th Meeting of the OECD Export Credits Group (ECG). The meeting took place at the headquarters of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris and brought together key stakeholders from the global export finance market, including representatives of international financial institutions, export credit agencies, the banking sector, and industry associations.
The main focus of the discussions was the ongoing reform of international export financing rules, with particular emphasis on transparency, anti-corruption measures, and strict compliance with Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) standards.
For Kazakhstan, participation in the OECD Export Credits Group is of strategic importance. The integration of responsible business conduct principles directly contributes to enhancing the investment attractiveness of the country's non-resource exports.
ECA Kazakhstan is consistently aligning its internal processes with international best practices. A significant milestone in this transformation was the Agency’s inaugural ESG rating, received in 2025, which confirmed the high quality of its corporate governance and its readiness to assess environmental and social risks when evaluating export projects.
A dedicated part of the discussions in Paris focused on climate-related reporting and portfolio decarbonization mechanisms within the framework of the Net Zero Export Credit Agencies Alliance (NZECA), of which ECA Kazakhstan has been a full member for several years.
On the sidelines of the OECD meetings, the Agency’s representatives exchanged views with international counterparts on practical instruments for supporting green exports and new methodologies for assessing climate-related risks. These discussions will enable ECA Kazakhstan to introduce more flexible and technologically advanced pre-export financing and insurance products for Kazakh exporters implementing environmentally friendly technologies.
“Participation in OECD sessions and collaboration within the NZECA Alliance enable us to rapidly adopt the most up-to-date financial instruments. Building on the ESG status we obtained last year, we are not merely observing global trends but actively adapting them to strengthen the protection and promotion of Kazakh businesses in international markets,” representatives of the Agency noted.
The outcomes of the meetings in Paris will serve as the basis for updating ECA Kazakhstan’s roadmap for enhancing export support instruments in line with the principles of sustainable development and responsible financing.
