THE RESOURCES WE HAVE
- soil, water, flora and fauna
- ecosystem services.
COMMUNITY IMPACTS
- air quality conservation
- pollution reduction
- awareness raising
Natural Capital
The Earth's natural resources and the countless services they provide make human life possible. The bank's activities have an impact on natural capital which must be monitored and limited over time.
Head of Client Solutions
Our Client Solutions will accompany clients in their transition to a sustainable future.
Group Operating Officer
Our operations are designed to sustainably minimize the environmental footprint.
Natural Capital Highlights
€25bn
new environmental lending over 2022-2024 with bulk of the facilities to support clients in the green transition
80%
of total electricity consumption was from renewable sources
-85%
Travel costs reduction due to pandemic (2021 vs 2019)
c.100%
of centrally purchased toners and IT equipments is Blue Angel or Energy Star certified
100%
of paper recycled and almost 100% of toner recycled in Italy
c.94%
purchased paper for printers labeled with environmental certification (FSC, Ecolabel, others)
100%
single use plastic ban by 2022
€300m
of credits purchased and € 290 million of loans granted to clients for 110% energy-efficiency bonus in Italy
How we do the right thing
HOW WE CONTRIBUTE TO A MORE SUSTAINABLE WORLD
- we offer support to businesses respectful of the environment
- we contain our own environmental footprint.
Results and Targets
2021 RESULTS
%
reduction of own GHG emissions vs. 2017 (market-based)
€bn
exposure to renewable energy sector
€bn
apportioned ESG-related League Table credit from Green, Social, Sustainability and Sustainability-linked Bonds
€bn
energy efficiency loans to SMEs and individuals in ITA, GER, AUT
TARGETS
€bn
assets under Management conversion towards ESG investments
€bn
new environmental lending
€bn
total ESG Debt Capital Market origination
Net Zero
on own emissions by 2030; on total emissions by 2050