NRW.BANK has long been dedicated to the responsible use of natural resources, as well as to protecting the climate and environment, while strictly avoiding negative environmental impacts. In its efforts to embed sustainability throughout all business processes and structures, the Bank places particular emphasis on the efficient use of all resources.
A key priority is the strict avoidance of emissions in banking operations. Increasing the use of environmentally friendly and renewable resources helps to minimise unavoidable emissions.
For a more systematic consideration of environmental issues, NRW.BANK has introduced an environmental management system (EMS) in accordance with the Eco Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS). NRW.BANK’s environmental management system is the instrument that supports the Bank in identifying, assessing and managing environmental impacts.
NRW.BANK buys climate protection certificates to offset the unavoidable emissions from its banking operations. In addition, NRW.BANK annually supports a local reduction initiative in North Rhine-Westphalia (binding of CO2 from the atmosphere).