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 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.
Human rights – Rabobank publishes its global people vision and approach
Rabobank shares its global people vision, committing to respect human rights across all operations and business relationships.
A conversation on combating deforestation in Brazil
Rabobank has revised its approach to deforestation and land use. The bank aims to contribute more effectively to combating deforestation.
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
In 2011 Rabobank partnered up with the World Wide Fund for Nature. The mission was to jointly work on projects together with customers to work toward a nature-inclusive food system.
We endorse, are committed to or are signatory of initiatives such as:
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