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Berlin, 20 November 2025 – BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions has been recognised as European Lessor of the Year and Vendor Finance Provider of the Year at the 22^nd annual Leasing Life Conference and Awards Ceremony, held in Berlin. This flagship event in the European leasing calendar brings together senior leaders from across the industry to share insights and shape the future of leasing.

During the conference, Pascale Favre, Head of IBL TLS at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, and Sebastien Urfels, Country Manager Germany at BNP Paribas 3 Step IT, shared their perspectives on the evolving leasing landscape. They emphasised the strengths of leasing and the critical role of managing the entire equipment lifecycle to create efficient ecosystems that deliver value for partners and clients.

The evening concluded with the prestigious Awards Ceremony, where BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions proudly received two major accolades:

European Lessor of the Year

Vendor Finance Provider of the Year

In addition, BNP Paribas 3 Step IT – the joint venture between BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions and 3stepIT – was honoured with the award for Best Circular Economy Model.

These achievements reaffirm BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions’ position as a European leader in equipment leasing and underscore its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and delivering value to clients and partners.

About BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions offers capital-efficient business equipment financing solutions in key sectors including agriculture, construction, transportation, materials handling, ICT, healthcare, and green tech. Drawing on its 70-year history, its partners and clients rely on its market expertise, asset know-how, and advisory services to propel their growth, transformation, and transition to a low-carbon circular economy. Present in 18 countries across Europe and Türkiye, and employing over 3 000 experts, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions also offers vendor finance solutions in the USA and Canada in partnership with Bank of Montreal, and in China through a joint venture with Jiangsu Financial Leasing. In 2024, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions advanced €16.3 billion in asset finance and presently manages a €40.4 billion leased asset portfolio. BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions is fully owned by BNP Paribas and is positioned within the Group’s Commercial, Personal Banking & Services division.

The rapid growth of e-commerce and demand for faster deliveries are putting unprecedented pressure on intralogistics and warehouse operations. Businesses now face the dual challenge of optimising logistics flows while keeping costs under control.

One of the most effective strategies to meet this challenge is material handling equipment leasing. By financing material handling equipment such as forklifts, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and stackers, companies can boost productivity, preserve cash flow, and gain access to cutting-edge technology – without heavy upfront investments.

Why Choose Handling Equipment Leasing?

Leasing offers significant advantages over outright purchase, making it a strategic choice for supply chain and warehouse operators:

Financial flexibility – Improve cash flow optimisation for logistics by spreading costs over the contract term. Avoid large upfront investments and preserve capital for growth initiatives.
Financing the entire project for a longer duration than traditional term loan – Hardware, installation, civil engineering works and real estate without impacting client’s CAPEX.
Access to the latest technology – Regularly upgrade to the newest forklifts, AGVs, or warehouse automation solutions to stay competitive.
Sustainability benefits – Leasing supports sustainable warehouse operations by enabling faster adoption of more energy-efficient equipment.

Forklift Leasing: Driving Productivity and Safety

Forklifts remain the backbone of logistics operations in warehouses and distribution centres. With forklift leasing, businesses can:

Reduce initial costs compared to outright purchase.
Access models with advanced safety features and energy-efficient designs.
Quickly scale fleets to meet seasonal or unexpected demand.

For companies asking, “How to finance forklifts for warehouses?” — leasing is a flexible and cost-effective solution.

AGV Leasing: Automating Logistics Flows

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are transforming logistics through automation. With AGV leasing, companies can:

Automate repetitive tasks and free up teams for higher-value work.
Adapt operations to changing volumes and business needs.
Experiment with robotics solutions at lower financial risk.

For those considering “the benefits of leasing AGVs vs buying”, leasing offers unmatched flexibility to scale and upgrade as automation technology evolves. .

Stacker Leasing: Maximising Storage Capacity

Stackers are essential for maximising warehouse storage efficiency. By choosing stacker leasing, businesses can:

Increase storage density without costly warehouse expansions.
Reduce the need to rent additional space.
Enhance operational flexibility with secure and efficient stacking solutions.

This makes stacker leasing ideal for businesses searching for affordable leasing options for logistics equipment.

Transform Logistics into a Competitive Advantage

In an era where supply chain efficiency determines competitiveness, leasing is more than a financing option – it’s a strategic enabler.

Whether it’s forklift leasing, AGV leasing, or warehouse automation financing, equipment leasing helps businesses:

Optimise logistics flows.
Reduce costs.
Access the latest intralogistics technology.
Improve flexibility and sustainability.

Frequently Asked Questions About Handling Equipment Leasing

1. How to finance forklifts for warehouses without heavy upfront costs?
The most cost-effective way is through forklift leasing. Instead of purchasing forklifts outright, leasing allows you to spread payments over time, preserve capital, and benefit from included maintenance. This makes it easier to modernise warehouse fleets without straining cash flow.

2. What are the benefits of leasing AGVs vs buying?
Leasing Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) offers flexibility, lower risk, and easier upgrades. Buying AGVs often requires significant upfront investment and locks you into specific technology. Leasing enables you to scale fleets as volumes change, adopt the latest robotics, and control costs more predictably.

3. Is warehouse automation financing available for robotics like automated storage and retrieval systems?
Yes. Many businesses are now turning to warehouse automation financing to deploy advanced systems such as automated storage and retrieval solutions. Leasing spreads the cost, reduces initial investment, and accelerates adoption of cutting-edge robotics without compromising financial stability.

4. Are leasing solutions for logistics equipment sustainable?
Yes. Sustainable warehouse operations benefit from leasing because companies can replace older, less efficient equipment more frequently. Leasing also makes it easier to adopt energy-efficient forklifts, stackers, and AGVs, reducing both operating costs and environmental impact.

[Milan / Paris, 30 October 2025] – Nidec Conversion, a business segment of Nidec Group, and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, Europe’s leading provider of equipment financing, today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of e-mobility infrastructure and energy-efficient technologies across Europe.

The partnership covering Italy, Spain, DACH, BeNe, France, UK, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Poland and Romania, will make it easier for customers to acquire and deploy Nidec Conversion’s products and services through capital-efficient financing solutions. These solutions will support a wide range of customers including charging point operators, fleet managers, gas stations, service providers, and retailers.

This collaboration will offer financing for Nidec Conversion’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI) equipment and services. The packages will be available to businesses of any size, supporting their shift to electrification and sustainable energy.

Commenting on the partnership, Gilbert Khawam, Vice President Power & e-Mobility Products at Nidec Conversion: “Our mission at Nidec Conversion is to deliver innovative and reliable energy solutions that support a more sustainable future. Partnering with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions allows us to remove financial barriers for our customers, ensuring that operators across Europe can rapidly deploy charging infrastructure and energy systems at scale. Together, we are enabling the growth of e-mobility and accelerating the shift toward a low-carbon economy.”

Pascale Favre, Managing Director for BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions’ technology leasing division said: “At BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, we are committed to making the energy transition both affordable and achievable for businesses of all sizes. By combining Nidec Conversion’s advanced technologies with our expertise in equipment financing, we are helping customers invest today in the infrastructure that will power tomorrow’s mobility and energy landscape.“

This agreement strengthens the position of both companies in enabling the shift toward cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable energy solutions across Europe.

About Nidec Conversion

As part of the Nidec Motion & Energy Business Unit, Nidec Conversion offers complete, customised electrical systems for energy efficiency in all fields. Its target markets are petrochemical, traditional and renewable energy, e-mobility, steel, marine and industrial automation. The multinational company specialises in heavy-duty applications with electric motors and generators up to 100 MW power (134,102 hp), electronic power converters and inverters, automation and software for industrial processes, and the retrofitting of power plants and hydroelectric generators. In addition, the company has strong know-how in the field of integrated systems for the production and storage of electrical energy (i.e. BESS) from renewable sources and their integration into electricity grids, as well as in the design and implementation of infrastructures for recharging electrical machines. Nidec Conversion is also able to offer optimised technologies for motor control and to develop automation solutions for specific applications, customised to the client’s needs.

To learn more, visit the website: www.nidec-conversion.com

About BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions
BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions offers capital-efficient business equipment financing solutions in key sectors including agriculture, construction, transportation, materials handling, ICT, healthcare, and green tech. Drawing on its 70-year history, its partners and clients rely on its market expertise, asset know-how, and advisory services to propel their growth, transformation, and transition to a low-carbon circular economy. Present in 18 countries across Europe and Türkiye, and employing over 3,000 experts, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions also offers vendor finance solutions in the USA and Canada in partnership with Bank of Montreal, and in China through a joint venture with Jiangsu Financial Leasing. In 2024, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions advanced €16.3 billion in asset finance and presently manages a €40.4 billion leased asset portfolio. BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions is fully owned by BNP Paribas and is positioned within the Group’s Commercial, Personal Banking & Services division.
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In today’s leasing industry where resilience and value creation are critical success factors, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions stands out as a key player in the “Asset Finance Europe 50 / 2025” ranking, which profiles the top 50 European equipment finance providers. This industry benchmark highlights the innovation capacity, resilience, and growth of European leaders in a demanding economic environment.

A European leader

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions ranks among the Top 5 lenders by outstandings and also wins the award for Strongest growth in five years (€). This double recognition underscores the strength of its business model, the relevance of its strategy, and the commitment of its teams to support companies in their transition toward a more sustainable and circular economy.

A sustainable future for the leasing industry

In the 2025 report, Pascal Layan, Deputy CEO of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, shared his vision for the future of leasing and the challenges the industry must address to meet the expectations of clients and regulators. According to Pascal, the Product-as-a-Service (PaaS) model is set to play a key role in this transition, offering companies a more flexible and sustainable way to access the equipment and services they need.

This innovative model, which prioritizes usage over ownership, enables companies to access cutting-edge technologies without heavy upfront investment, while promoting circularity and equipment sustainability.

According to Pascal Layan, PaaS is now a concrete response to the challenges of ecological transition, economic volatility, and evolving partner and client expectations. It offers:

For clients: PaaS enables rapid equipment acquisition without tying up capital, while providing full support. It facilitates the adoption of new technologies, optimizes operating costs, and reduces environmental impact.

For manufacturers: This model paves the way for recurring revenues and stronger customer relationships. It also encourages eco-design by integrating repairability, modularity, and recyclability criteria from the design phase.

For financiers: PaaS aligns offerings with ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) priorities, secures financial flows through long-term contracts, and actively supports the circular economy.

A strong commitment to sustainability

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions is actively committed to promoting more responsible economic models by facilitating access to equipment and supporting its clients in their transition to more sustainable practices. This approach is fully aligned with the European momentum for sustainable finance and the circular economy, as highlighted in the report.

Want to learn more about our solutions or the Product-as-a-Service model? Contact our teams

This article is based on the “Asset Finance Europe 50 / 2025” report published by Asset Finance Policy and Asset Finance Connect, with contributions from Pascal Layan, Deputy CEO of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions.

(This article was first published by Medical Device Network on 1st October 2025 and is available in English only.)

Andrey Maramzine, chief sustainability officer at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions reflects on how European healthcare systems can strategically approach green infrastructure financing.

Europe’s healthcare sector faces a dual challenge: delivering high-quality care while managing rising energy costs and reducing carbon emissions. Hospitals and clinics are energy-intensive operations – spending between €2,200 and €3,900 per bed annually on energy. That equates to roughly 2.1–10% of operating expenses, depending on the facility, and represents a significant strain on already tight budgets.

This energy demand not only drives up costs but also contributes to the sector’s considerable carbon footprint. According to the European Commission (EC), health and social work activities accounted for roughly 1.5% of the EU’s final energy consumption in 2023.

For healthcare providers operating within decentralised systems – where levels of investment and infrastructure vary – the scale of transformation needed can feel overwhelming. Ambitious projects, such as the NHS’s largest heat pump installation to date – expected to save 500 tonnes of CO₂ in its first year alone – are powerful examples but often remain out of reach for these more fragmented systems.

Paris, France – 29^th September 2025 – New leasing model enables increased access to Epson technology while Epson retains end-of-lease ownership, supporting refurbishment, reuse, and recycling initiatives

Epson today announced a new strategic business model designed to make its technology more accessible for large corporate and public sector organisations, while advancing its sustainability commitments. In partnership with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, a European leader in equipment financing, Epson will introduce a comprehensive leasing programme covering its entire product portfolio.

“This is a significant strategic milestone for Epson and will help us better support large scale customer requirements through a more competitive proposition,” says Rob Clark, COO, Epson Europe. “The solution means our customers can access the latest Epson technology without the burden of up-front investment.”

The leasing programme spans Epson’s full range of solutions – from business printing and scanning to projection, retail technologies, industrial print and robotics, including its latest collaborative robots. Customers will also benefit from 360° support delivered through Epson’s partners providing fleet management, maintenance and servicing solutions, enhanced by Epson’s open API to enable integration with partners’ management platforms.

A unique feature of the model is Epson’s retention of product ownership at the end-of-lease, ensuring all equipment is returned for refurbishment, reuse or recycling. This closed-loop approach is central to Epson’s corporate vision and helps prevent products from entering secondary “grey” markets or being disposed of inappropriately.

“We already manage our own innovation and manufacturing facilities,” explained Richard Wells, Head of Market Development, Epson Europe. “Retaining control of products at the end of their life means we can extend resource use, reduce waste and further minimise environmental impact.”

From a financing perspective, leasing offers customers predictable costs, improved cash flow, and greater flexibility. Pascale Favre, MD of the Technology and Lifecycle Solutions business line at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, added: “We’re delighted to partner with Epson on this innovative programme. Leasing not only makes Epson’s cutting-edge technology more accessible, it also helps organisations manage risk and align with more sustainable business practices. Together, we’re enabling smarter, more responsible financing models for the future.”

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ABOUT EPSON

Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to co-creating sustainability and enriching communities by leveraging its efficient, compact, and precision technologies and digital technologies to connect people, things, and information. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson will become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of around JPY 1 trillion.

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ABOUT BNP PARIBAS LEASING SOLUTIONS

In 2024, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions advanced €16.3 billion in asset finance and presently manages a €40.4 billion leased asset portfolio. BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions is fully owned by BNP Paribas and is positioned within the Group’s Commercial, Personal Banking & Services division.

As climate change intensifies and resources become increasingly scarce, the traditional linear model of produce – consume – discard is no longer sustainable. Industries, governments, and consumers are all searching for smarter, more resilient alternatives.

The circular economy provides that alternative. By maximizing resource efficiency, extending equipment lifespans, and reducing waste, it helps both the environment and the bottom line. According to research from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the transition could unlock $4.5 trillion in economic benefits by 2030.

One powerful and often underappreciated enabler of this transition is leasing in the circular economy.

Leasing and the Circular Economy: A Natural Fit

Built on the principle of access over ownership, leasing sits at the heart of circular thinking. Instead of businesses purchasing equipment outright, leasing allows them to use assets for a defined period. At the end of the term, these assets can be recovered, refurbished, reused, or recycled – keeping products and materials in use longer and reducing waste.

According to Leaseurope, leasing supports circular business models by enabling:

End-to-end lifecycle management of equipment

Reduced obsolescence, thanks to upgrade and return options

Improved resource efficiency across manufacturing, logistics, and end-of-life processes

A Powerful Tool for Sustainable Business

Shifting to usage-based business models helps companies become more agile, cost – effective, and environmentally responsible. The World Economic Forum highlights that these models – such as leasing – can cut CO₂ emissions by up to 20% in certain industrial sectors.

Key business advantages of leasing:

Access to high-performance equipment without large upfront costs

Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) over time

Improved ESG performance through smart, sustainable asset management

Leasing transcends traditional financing. It becomes a catalyst for both commercial growth and environmental leadership.

The Role of Leasing Providers

Leasing providers are the central champions of circularity – they orchestrate sustainable solutions across industries.

At BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, we partner with clients to bring these models to life by:

Ensuring asset traceability from deployment through return

Managing “second – life” strategies, including refurbishment and remarketing

Designing comprehensive, circular solutions with maintenance, upgrades, insurance, and recycling built in

This approach ensures businesses remain competitive while aligning with global sustainability goals.

Conclusion

Leasing is far more than a financing tool – it’s a catalyst for the circular economy. It brings the usage – based model into reality, aligning sustainability with operational efficiency and financial performance.

At BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, we believe the future of leasing is circular. And we’re already building the solutions today to make that future sustainable, scalable, and commercially successful.

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(This article was published by Healthcare Business International on 14 August 2025 and is available in English only.)

Healthcare generates about 5% of global carbon emissions, with hospitals among the most energy-intensive buildings. Ageing infrastructure, high energy costs, and strict EU decarbonisation targets make upgrades essential, but tight budgets mean the key challenge is not just what to improve, but how to fund it.

For-profit hospitals such as Ramsay Santé, Elsan, and Fresenius Medical Care are increasingly using ESG-linked financing tied to outcomes like CO₂ reduction, patient satisfaction, and staff wellbeing. Private equity firms are also incorporating ESG into healthcare investments. For example, Luxembourg-based CVC Capital Partners arranged a €1 billion loan for Finnish hospital provider Mehiläinen, with the funding conditional on meeting targets to improve care quality and reduce carbon emissions. The firm has also pledged to align a large share of its investment portfolio with science-based emissions reduction goals. Other PE firms, including Ardian, KKR, Nordic Capital, and Primo Capital, have structured ESG-linked loans or funds connecting financing to environmental and social KPIs.

Andrey Maramzine, Chief Sustainability Officer at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, says Europe needs innovative approaches to financing green infrastructure. He highlights the Product-as-a-Service (PaaS) model, which enables customers to access products via subscription, for example leasing heat pumps or energy systems through flexible agreements, allowing sustainable upgrades without relying solely on public funding.

HBI spoke with Maramzine to learn more about the PaaS model and explore the investment opportunities in Europe’s green healthcare infrastructure.

(This article was published by Motor Transport on 7 August 2025 and is available in English only.)

Cost is often one of the biggest barriers to entry when it comes to adopting new technology andinvesting in electrifying a fleet. We talk a lot about high up front vehicle purchase prices as well as thecost of adequate infrastructure to support these new eHGVs. Andrey Maramzine, chief sustainability officer at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, suggests fleets should be approaching this dilemma in adifferent way by making use of product-as-a-service models. Maramzine shared his views with FreightCarbon Zero on how this alternative model works and what needs to happen to accelerate change.

“As CSO, my role is to act as a coordinator to make the most of the organisation and skills that we canleverage to accelerate the transition of our partners, clients and, at the end of the day, society towardsour key environmental targets, bearing in mind a fair amount of pragmatism,” Maramzine says.

Considering the current fleet decarbonisation landscape, he comments: “With a glass half fullmentality, there’s certainly a lot of room to improve and see some strong growth. On the other hand,with the glass half empty, we may be lagging behind our ambitions.” While Maramzine, pictured below,notes the EU and UK remain committed to environmental targets, more needs to be done to stimulatethe market.

(This article was published by FoodBev Media on 28 August 2025 and is available in English only.)

Neil Pein, CEO of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, speaks to FoodBev about how Product-as-a-Service models can support European farmers facing mounting economic pressures, population growth, climate change and sustainability demands – giving them greater access to cutting-edge technology, financial flexibility and a more resilient future. Discover the full article here.

‘Empty shelf syndrome’ has become all too familiar for shoppers across Europe. Shortages are an almost daily occurrence in food supply, from olive oil to honey and, more recently, items like cauliflower and broccoli. But this empty shelf space is more than just a supply chain hiccup: this is a symptom of deeper-rooted problems in farming.

The farming community is no stranger to hardship braving – unpredictable weather, tight finances, rising production costs and the demands of the land. Incomes are dropping, and many are being forced to close shop altogether. The European Union has seen a huge 37% drop in farms since 2005, with 5.3 million farms disappearing over just 15 years.

At the same time, farmers are facing growing heat to invest in more sustainable farming practices, while many are struggling to make ends meet. Tightening regulations, new policy changes and green subsidies are changing ways of working on farms. Many are racing to play their part in building a more sustainable future – and the stakes are far greater than just keeping shelves full.