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Making IT more sustainable: ABN AMRO shares its experiences
- Sustainable banking newsletter
ABN AMRO is working to make its IT environment more sustainable. The bank’s IT teams have developed practical ways to reduce carbon emissions from digital banking systems. Now the bank is partnering with a range of organisations to share insights and tips with other companies.
ABN AMRO helps inform homebuyers and homeowners of foundation risks
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Climate change is making it more important to consider risks like the quality of the foundation before buying a house. Longer, more frequent periods of drought and changing groundwater levels mean a greater risk of foundation damage. That’s why ABN AMRO is helping buyers and homeowners understand these risks and the options they have to finance repairs.
ABN AMRO helps clients improve their financial health
- Sustainable banking newsletter
For many years, ABN AMRO has been helping clients get better control of their finances, often with positive results. The bank remains committed to raising awareness of financial health among this group.
Smart yeast makes food industry more sustainable
- Sustainable banking newsletter
The ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund is investing in Revyve, a company that has developed an alternative to eggs in prepared foods. Revyve’s yeast proteins produce 27 times fewer emissions than animal protein. It’s an innovative solution for the food industry, which has long been searching for more sustainable alternatives to this very common ingredient.
Supporting sustainable change through engagement
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ABN AMRO engages with companies in which the bank’s clients invest, aiming to enhance their sustainability performance. These engagement activities are conducted in collaboration with various engagement partners. As an active shareholder, the bank aims to convince companies to take steps in their sustainability transition.
ABN AMRO guides philanthropists in combating biodiversity loss
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Nature is struggling in many parts of the world. ABN AMRO aims to help reverse biodiversity loss, also by showing clients how they can contribute to its conservation. For example, donating money and time to charities can truly make a difference.
Human Rights Conference: how remedy mechanisms help identify and resolve abuses
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ABN AMRO believes that many more companies should be making it easier to report human rights violations. A grievance mechanism aimed at facilitating dialogue and remedying the situation can make all the difference. That was the focus of the recent ABN AMRO Human Rights Conference, where the bank and other organisations shared practical insights and lessons learned.
Impact Nation: an intensive programme driving innovation
- Sustainable banking newsletter
Impact Nation is an intensive 100-day journey designed to help entrepreneurs make their businesses more innovative and sustainable. Through this programme, ABN AMRO and its partners aim to amplify the positive impact that participating businesses have on society. And for organisations looking for a faster start, there’s now a streamlined option: the Innovation Workshop.
Smart technology from Converge helps prevent concrete waste
- Sustainable banking newsletter
The ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund has invested in the UK-based company Converge, whose AI-driven platform helps builders use concrete more efficiently, cutting waste by up to 30%.
Improvement Incentive business loans make companies more future-proof
- Sustainable banking newsletter
ABN AMRO has launched an innovative lending programme to motivate businesses to meet sustainability targets. Those that do, earn an interest rate reduction and much more.
