Articles on Sustainability
Rabobank's inspiring articles on sustainability topics, such as energy transition, circularity, and biodiversity.
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.
TNFD, PCAF and SBTN: welcome to the world of abbreviations
In our sustainability strategy, the necessary jargon and abbreviations may be used.
Why Rabobank values nature - An introduction by Marie-Claire Franzen, Lead Nature
As a bank with the mission ‘Growing a better world together’ Rabobank believes that it can actually play a role in the transitions that are needed in today’s world.
Rabobank’s climate and nature approach
Climate change and nature loss undermine the resilience of our planet and its ability to recover.
How wholesale companies can help scale up the regenerative movement
Imagine a world where agriculture not only delivers nutritious food but also actively rejuvenates the soil of our planet. This is the promise of regenerative agriculture.
The second edition of Rabobank’s Future Farmers Council kicked off
Twelve next generation farmer clients were welcomed at Rabobank’s head office last week to share thoughts on the role of the bank to support sustainable business.
When to reach ‘net zero’? Various greenhouse gases discussed
Rabobank published its extensive climate plan ‘Our Road to Paris’ two years ago. Since then, we have continued to learn and develop our approach.
Rabobank publishes its global nature vision and approach
Everyone on the planet is affected by climate change and nature loss. Rabobank clearly recognizes the gravity of the situation and acknowledges that the global cost of inaction is higher than the costs to increase nature restoration.
A quick look at how Rabobank acts on climate
Rabobank is committed to act on climate and align its financing with 1.5⁰C pathways. Its commitment goes beyond its own operations: it wants to help its customers transition to climate-friendly practices, as well. Rabobank’s approach to this journey is detailed in the climate plan it published in November 2022, Our Road to Paris.
Rabobank’s Climate Plan 2022 summarized
At Rabobank, sustainability is an integral part of our corporate mission, Growing a better world together. We are committed to making a difference as a cooperative, customer-driven, all-finance bank.
How to measure the risks and impact of financing on nature
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures presents the framework of guidelines and sustainability recommendations to help towards restoring nature.
Davos: first impressions
Midway through the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Rabo delegation led by new top executive Stefaan Decraene shares its first experiences.
Impact on nature soon to be mandatory in annual reporting
For two weeks, representatives of countries from around the globe met in the Canadian city of Montreal to discuss preserving Earth's species diversity.