Environment

  • Direct Influences
    Action programme launched

    HVB´s comprehensive programme includes measures to reduce direct emissions and a range of products to cut back financed emissions. more

  • Climate protection
    as a chance for the future

    Everyone can do their bit.
    Our products and services are the biggest lever we can apply to contribute to climate protection effectively as a bank. We sensitise our customers to climate protection issues and help them to reduce their CO2 emissions with relevant advice, special loans for energy-efficiency measures and climate-friendly investment products. more

  • Initiatives

    Our goal is to support activities and to continue increasing our involvement particularly at international level. In Germany, we are a member of VfU e.V., the Association for Environmental Management in Banks, Savings Banks and Insurance Companies, in B.A.U.M. e.V., the German Environmental Management Association, and in FNG, the Forum for Sustainable Investments. more

  • Indirect influences

    The Bank’s core business, such as lending activities or investment transactions, has a significant impact on the environment. Managing these indirect effects is an ongoing process. more

  • Energy, water, travel, paper,
    rubbish and emissions

    Energy, water, travel, paper, rubbish and emissions Environmental commitment also means saving energy and resources within the Bank. By doing so, we protect the environment and reduce operating costs. more