Lasting and sustainable commitment makes Berlin a better place to live
ESG criteria are the benchmark of our actions
We are a bank and a social player. We have taken on this responsibility and are involved in many areas – social affairs, youth, education, senior citizens, culture, business and the environment. We are actively committed to improving economic, ecological and social living conditions in Berlin and thus promoting the sustainable development of the city.
We attach particular importance to emphasising the social and ecological components of the ESG criteria. In this context, we understand ESG as a comprehensive approach that goes beyond traditional corporate social responsibility (CSR). This holistic approach reflects our commitment to making a positive contribution to both society and the environment and thus making Berlin a better place to live."
Business and environment
Our "E" in ESG includes economic responsibility and environmental commitment, such as our partnership with Startupnight Berlin.
Our economic commitment:
- Deutsche Gründer- und Unternehmertage (deGUT)
- Green Buddy Award
- Innovationspreis Berlin-Brandenburg
- Medianet Berlin-Brandenburg
- Startupnight Berlin
- Vielfalt gründet – Seminarreihe für Gründungsinteressierte verschiedener Kulturen
Social affairs, culture & education
In addition to social responsibility, our "S" in ESG also includes cultural commitment, such as our partnership with Berlinische Galerie, as well as promoting education by supporting scholarships under the ‘Deutschlandstipendium’ scholarship programme.
Our social commitment:
- Berlinische Galerie
- Bürgernetzwerk Bildung – Berliner Lesepaten
- Deutschlandstipendien
- Förderverein für chronisch kranke Kinder am Sozialpädiatrischen Zentrum (SPZ) der Charité e.V.
- IBB-Preis für Photographie – Schöne Aussichten in der Bank
- Jährliche Weihnachtsspende
- Listen to Berlin Award
- Paul Gerhardt Stift zu Berlin