Our sustainability strategy
Protect the future
Sustainable land, food and water systems are critical to our survival. As a financial institution, we understand the risks of biodiversity loss and the economic value of careful conservation. We protect the natural world by guiding investors and entrepreneurs to find opportunities linked to sustainable protection of the natural world. We strive to reduce emissions across our operations and offer employees opportunities to be active for the environment so we can protect the future.
Our strategy in action: By helping investors direct their capital to where it can make a difference, our sustainable finance and research makes a positive impact on the planet and protects the biodiversity we all rely on.
Disrupt for progress
A sustainable future depends on achieving a low-carbon world. We nurture the game-changing ideas that will make a green and sustainable economy possible. As a bank, we support economic development by making capital available where it’s needed to make change happen. We stand side by side with entrepreneurs to help them get big ideas off the ground and build sustainable business models at scale. By helping accelerate new technology, we strive to disrupt the status quo so everyone can progress.
Our strategy in action: Thanks to our support for entrepreneurs with big ideas, Pula’s game-changing insurance technology protects millions of small holder farmers in Africa and contributes to sustainable economic development.
Transition to better
The world is shifting to a low-carbon economy as climate change demands new thinking. We stand ready to help companies prepare for the transition, with sustainable financing and expertise to adapt and thrive in a changing business environment. We champion new ways of working and seek to embrace the diverse perspectives that a sustainable business model requires, as the world goes through a transition to a better future.
Our strategy in action: Making sure that everyone has access to opportunity is in all our interests. Through our support for REACH, we help open up access to vocational training for disadvantaged youth and build tomorrow’s skills.