The Sustainability Portal of NRW.BANK

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Are you looking to invest in sustainable processes, energy efficiency or a future-proof infrastructure? NRW.BANK is here to support you. Discover the perfect funding programmes tailored to your sustainable ambitions.

Sustainability is a key guiding principle for NRW.BANK – underpinned by a transparent strategy and comprehensive reporting. Check our sustainability portal to learn how we facilitate sustainable progress across North Rhine-Westphalia.

Enterprises

Make your company fit for the future. We provide comprehensive advice and support at attractive conditions to assist you in your transformation.

Transforming enterprises [Ger]

Private Individuals

From energy-efficient refurbishment to elderly-appropriate reconstruction – NRW.BANK helps you put your individual housing dreams into practice.

Modernising residential property [Ger]
Reconstruction for all generations [Ger]

Public sector clients

You want to make your city, your community or your district more sustainable? We advise you on your promotional options.

Sustainable municipalities [Ger]

Sustainability at NRW.BANK

This is an unofficial translation of the German Sustainability Portal of NRW.BANK and is provided for convenience purposes only. In the event of any ambiguity, the German text will prevail.

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Windräder hinter einem Wassergraben mit Schilf bei Sonnenaufgang.

Strategy and Governance

We are committed to living up to our corporate responsibility and to evolving it in a far-sighted manner across all areas of the company.

Sustainability Strategy
Sustainability Programme
Sustainability Commitee
Statutory Framework
Initiatives and Memberships
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Feld mit Wildblumen, Getreide und vielen Windrädern bei blauem Himmel.

Promotional Business

Our promotional business makes an important contribution to the sustainable development of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Promotional Strategy
SDG/Impact Management
Environmental Aspects
Social Aspects
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Blaue Wildblumen auf einem Feld mit Windrädern im Hintergrund.

Capital Market Business

Find out how we put our Sustainability Strategy into practice in the capital market business.

Green Financing for Municipalities
Investment Portfolio
Collaborative Engagement
NRW.BANK.Green Bonds
NRW.BANK.Social Bonds
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Luftaufnahme einer Flussschleife mit dichtem Wald.

Ecology in Banking Operations

We assume responsibility – for the climate, the environment and the careful use of natural resources.

Emissions from banking operations
Environmental Statement
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Feuchtgebiet mit Wasserflächen, Wiesen und bewölktem Himmel.

Human Resources

Meaningful jobs: find out how NRW.BANK lives up to its social responsibility as an employer.

Securing Junior Staff
Promoting Development
Maintaining Performance
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Ein Imker arbeitet in einem Wald an Bienenstöcken

Corporate Citizenship

As a responsible promotional bank, we are committed to supporting social projects in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Corporate Citizenship

Downloads

Since 2024, information on sustainability at NRW.BANK has been included in the Non-financial Report, which is prepared in accordance with European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and forms part of the Financial Report. The sustainability reports and publications from previous years can be found in our archive.

  1. Financial Report 2025 [PDF, 3.3 MB]

    Financial Report 2025 of NRW.BANK

Sustainability Ratings

With growing attention to the topic of sustainability, investor interest in sustainable investments has also increased in recent years. Sustainability ratings are intended to support investors in their investment decisions.

As an issuer on the international capital market, NRW.BANK has also been receiving sustainability ratings since 2005 for its performance in the area of corporate responsibility. Currently the relevant ESG rating agencies ISS ESG, MSCI ESG and Sustainalytics GmbH regularly assess the sustainability performance of NRW.BANK.

ISS ESG Sustainalytics
ESG Corporate Rating ESG Risk Rating1)
Prime (C) Low Risk (11.1)
(March 2026) (February 2026)
www.issgovernance.com  www.sustainalytics.com

NRW.BANK is also rated by MSCI Solutions (last in March 2026).  http://www.msci.com/

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