Our sustainability approach
As an international cooperative bank, it is crucial for us that sustainability is guiding and increasingly integrated into Rabobank’s business activities and decision making.
Our sustainability approach in general
We use our sector expertise, global network and financial solutions to enable customers to future proof their activities, homes and businesses. In addition, we are committed to helping move the system in a more sustainable direction. This requires working towards a more resilient future that stays within planetary boundaries and is socially inclusive.
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Everyone needs food and energy
Both our current food and energy systems strongly impact the planet, and we want to help accelerate the changes needed to make these systems more sustainable. We believe sustainably produced food and energy should become the norm - affordable, available, and accessible for everyone. Read more about how we are committed to a more sustainable food and energy system.
Articles
Read our articles on sustainability topics, such as the food system transition, energy transition, biodiversity, and circularity.
From action in landscapes to broader change: financing more sustainable land use in critical ecosystems
Deforestation and biodiversity loss are accelerating in some of the world’s most critical ecosystems, putting nature, food security and climate stability under growing pressure.
The circular economy: from necessity to opportunities
In order to ensure that we still have sufficient supplies of food and other necessary goods in 2050, our economy has to become circular. Learn Rabobank's role.
From insight to action: how Rabobank uses nature data to drive sustainability
As a cooperative bank, Rabobank aims to help customers bring their environmental impact back to planetary boundaries.
Sustainability Policy
Our sustainability policy outlines what we expect from our customers and partners with regard to sustainability. It also guides our own business operations.
Partnership with WWF
Rabobank and the World Wildlife Fund have been working together on nature and food issues in various ways since 2011. At the end of 2025, we renewed the collaboration in an international partnership, aimed at developing and testing financial solutions that contribute to more sustainable land use without deforestation and conversion of natural ecosystems.
We endorse, are committed to or are signatory of initiatives such as:
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