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Social impact: positive change for the vulnerable
These days, the slogan ‘social is the new green’ seems to be on everyone’s lips. But because of the (understandably) intense focus on the environment, climate change has sometimes seemed to eclipse the issue of social impact. That would appear to be changing, though. Proof that social sustainability is taking off, ABN AMRO’s new Social Impact & Human Rights Update puts the spotlight on the bank’s social initiatives.
The Week of the Circular Economy: an accelerator of the transition
Circl, ABN AMRO’s circular pavilion, again served as the central hub for the Week of the Circular Economy back in February. This annual event sees participants equipped with real tools to implement sustainability and circularity in their business operations.
What obstacles do women face when banking?
Many women feel the services that banks provide don’t meet their needs. Whether it’s about getting their finances in order, starting their own business or managing their assets, women say banks are failing them. So how does ABN AMRO intend to change all this?
“There’s much to be gained by making business premises more sustainable”
ABN AMRO’s aim is to accelerate the sustainability shift. That’s why the bank recently took a stake in INNAX via its Sustainable Impact Fund. A Dutch company celebrating its thirtieth anniversary this year, INNAX helps businesses make their premises more sustainable, offering everything from advice and solutions to implementation and monitoring. “All the solutions we need are here. Now it’s time to act.”
Transition loan rewards sustainable businesses with lower interest rates
ABN AMRO’s Sustainable Finance Desk helps businesses embed sustainability in their business models. One of its tools is the transition loan. Businesses achieving measurable results in sustainability are given an interest rate reduction on their financing.