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Working together on digital accessibility: Accessible Banking Week
- Diversity and inclusion
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Digitalisation offers countless opportunities, but not everyone can easily keep up in this rapidly changing world. Research shows that 1 in 6 people in the Netherlands sometimes needs help with everyday banking tasks, like applying for a new debit card. For people with disabilities, the challenges are often even greater. That’s why ABN AMRO is organising the Accessible Banking Week this year, which kicks off with an inspiring opening event dedicated entirely to digital equality.
ABN AMRO guides philanthropists in combating biodiversity loss
- Sustainable banking newsletter
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.
It’s full steam ahead with ABN AMRO’s ambitious renewable energy target
- Sustainable banking newsletter
Major investments in renewable energy and other low-carbon technologies are essential to accelerate the climate transition, and ABN AMRO wants to help make this possible. Its New Energies teams are committed to achieving the bank’s ambitious sustainability goals.
Foppingadreef green transformation in full swing
- Sustainable banking newsletter
The renovation of ABN AMRO’s new home base at Foppingadreef in Amsterdam is progressing steadily. The highly sustainable business premises will soon be open for employees and visitors to enjoy. In the meantime, the construction team continues to explore opportunities to push sustainability even further. Here’s an update.
Our first CSRD annual report
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With its recently published 2024 Annual Report, ABN AMRO has fully aligned with the European Commission’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) for the first time. This mandatory framework is designed to create greater transparency and improve the quality of sustainability information published by large companies. The better we understand the impact we and other business entities have on society, the more effectively we can monitor and accelerate sustainability, says Solange Rouschop, ABN AMRO’s Chief Sustainability Officer.
ABN AMRO raises 100 billion euros with sustainable bonds and pioneers the EU Green Bond
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For years, demand for sustainable bonds has outstripped supply. After all, green bonds are popular with investors and companies looking to make a positive impact. ABN AMRO was among the very first to issue a green bond back in 2015, and continues to lead the way. The bank supports companies issuing sustainable bonds and recently launched its own green bond under the rigorous EU Green Bond Standard.
