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.

Emissions from banking operations in kg CO2e

 

2022

2023

2024

Electricity

26,683

24,923

27,576

Heating energy incl. emergency power diesel

632,740

520,990

603,909

Business travel

625,559

764,034

498,933

Paper

19,878

14,235

15,746

Drinking water

13,820

12,636

15,217

Waste

63,449

75,920

64,571

Refrigerant

76,835

128,346

12,870

Company catering

 -

-

313,852

Total emissions

1,458,964

1,541,085

1,552,675

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).

  1. Umwelterklärung der NRW.BANK 2025

    Die Umwelterklärung beschreibt das Engagement der NRW.BANK für den Umweltschutz, die erbrachten Umweltleistungen und wie diese zukünftig weiter verbessert werden sollen.

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