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Sustainability

What does sustainability mean to us?

Sustainability is an integral part of everything we do, both at a strategic level and in our everyday decisions. We know that we are responsible for how our activities affect the environment and the entire society. And we are doing everything we can to change both for the better.

Our ambition is to set an example. Across our entire Group, we strive to support and develop communities within our company and in its surroundings, from employees to disadvantaged groups.

At the same time, we keep pace with regulations and market developments, monitor our progress on specific ESG targets, and work with our loan portfolio to achieve zero emissions financing by 2050.

And what exactly is the situation in Czechia and Slovakia?

We rely on three main pillars, complemented by a clearly defined management structure and consideration of ESG risks:


ESG financing and client support

  • Supporting projects with a positive social and environmental impact.
  • Reducing financing of emissions with the goal of Net Zero.
  • Helping clients find sustainable solutions and offering digital investment solutions.


Our own responsible operations

  • Switching to renewable energy sources and reducing our carbon footprint.
  • Optimising electricity consumption to be more efficient.


Our people and communities

  • Educating our employees on ESG, diversity, equality, and inclusion.
  • Supporting financial education and other educational activities.
  • Creating an inclusive, health and wellbeing supportive environment at work.
  • Being actively involved in supporting our communities..


All of this is firmly anchored in our corporate governance principles, which ensure the transparency and credibility of our sustainability efforts.

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Citizens and entrepreneurs

 

We believe that sustainability should be beneficial for people. That is why we offer our clients better terms for loans for environmentally or socially beneficial projects. For example, for your first home, insulating your house or purchasing low-energy property. 

Of course, we also offer investments in ESG funds that comply with sustainable business principles. 

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Corporate clients
 

For us, sustainable business is not just about green investments or financing our clients' eco-friendly goals. We also offer expert advice and a training programme for anyone who wants to make a full transition to a sustainable economy. Thanks to personal meetings, regional events and popular webinars, we are able to provide effective assistance throughout the country.

In addition, we support electric mobility, charging stations and photovoltaic systems with favourable loans and leasing. 

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Check out what we do in different areas

 

Environmental responsibility


 

The environment is vitally important to us. We invest in sustainable technologies, use less and less paper, which is also 100% recycled, and carefully sort everything from bio-waste to metals. We support electric mobility, but also people who cycle or run to work. What's more, we also help out as volunteers. 


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Social responsibility

 

We want the people around us to have a better life. We support local and national charities, help communities in our neighbourhood, and teach financial literacy to children and young people in schools. We give not only money, but also our time and commitment as volunteers and lecturers. 


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Corporate governance and regulation
 

We believe that a well-informed client is a satisfied client. We therefore naturally share all important information with our clients, as required by law. In addition, we regularly inform them about opportunities for sustainable and socially responsible investing. So that we can contribute together to a better future. 


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Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

 

Diverzita a inkluze pro nás nejsou cizí slova, naopak. Naší kultuře jsou vlastní. Podporujeme částečné úvazky, rovné odměňování, rodiče, LGTBQ+ komunitu i kolegy se zdravotním omezením. Aby se u nás všichni cítili respektovaní, oceňovaní a měli stejnou šanci růst. Bez ohledu na věk, pohlaví, zdravotní stav či životní situaci.


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CSRD Report


Our 2024 Annual Report includes a Sustainability Report, which we have prepared in accordance with the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

It contains our thorough assessment of double materiality, which helped us determine which ESG issues are most important for our business and our partners. It also provides information on how we are performing in terms of sustainability according to European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).

If you would like to know more, download the full report.

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