Client

KBN (Den norske stats kommunalbank)

The most important contribution made by KBN to the achievement of climate goals is their discounted green loans for projects undertaken by the local government sector that reduce energy consumption, cut greenhouse gas emissions or contribute to local climate change adaptation.

Value for client

Conceptualised and designed a user-friendly web tool for local climate risk measurement, empowering municipalities to assess and compare climate risks, rising awareness of climate and financial concerns, and establishing processes for granting green loans.

Collaborated closely with environmental experts, and financial analysts to provide accurate and up-to-date information.

Designed interactive visualisations and dashboards to allow users to easily understand climate data.

Carried out usability testing and gathered feedback iteratively.

Collaborated with developers to ensure the integration of the tool into existing workflows.

“Sustainability work is comprehensively integrated in KBN and the selection of eligibility criteria is based on independent expert advice.” - CICERO (Norway's leading institute for climate research)

Value for client

To make an intern tool that helps KBN to provide customers with the best possible basis for making decisions by engaging in knowledge-sharing and dialogue and by offering digital tools to support long-term, sustainable debt management.

Worked collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including developers and financial experts, to integrate real-time data and streamline communication channels, enhancing the speed and accuracy of green loan evaluations.

Iteratively refined the user interface based on feedback from case managers.