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Lake in a mountain valley

06.02.2024

Improved result for Commerzbank in CDP-Rating

Commerzbank received gratifying news with the release of the CDP rating results: We were able to improve our score from C to B. We achieved particularly good results in the categories Emissions reduction initiatives and low carbon products, Governance as well as Risk Management processes. This success is an additional incentive for us to further pursue our sustainability goals.

01.02.2024

Successful participation in the Veganuary

With the first month of the year going by, we successfully completed the Veganuary at Commerzbank, together with more than 1000 other participating companies throughout Germany. For a whole month, all canteens of Commerzbank offered a plant-based alternative on the menu as part of the "Veganuary Workplace Challenge".
Here you can find out more about Veganuary as well as a wrap-up of the whole month.

17.01.2024

Commerzbank once again in Corporate Knights' "Global 100" ranking

This year, we are once again among the 100 most sustainable companies in the world: As one of only six German companies, we are listed in the Global 100 Index by Corporate Knights. This renewed success is an additional incentive for us to pursue our sustainability goals, most notably our net zero commitment.

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Recognition of our commitment from 2023

Commerzbank systematically fulfils its corporate responsibility in the various fields of action. We are pleased that our commitment is regularly recognised with awards.

06.06.2023

Commerzbank wins two awards for sustainability projects

The Commerzbank Environmental Internship and ESG Framework are honoured with the German Award for Sustainability Projects 2023. A top-class jury from science, business and the media, chaired by Yvonne Zwick, Chairwoman of B.A.U.M. e.V., evaluated the submissions. Out of a total of 283 nominations, Commerzbank was able to convince with two projects and win awards. The award was presented for the third time by the German Institute for Service Quality, the news channel ntv and the DUP UNTERNEHMER magazine. The focus of the award is on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations in the social, economic and environmental areas.

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Corporate Knights Global 100

Commerzbank is the only German bank to be listed in Corporate Knights' "Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World Index" (G100) for the fourth time in a row this year. In the 2023 Global 100, Commerzbank is ranked 85th. In a sector comparison, the bank is ranked 6th.
Decisive factors for the successful listing are in particular

  • Retaining our employees
  • Diversity, especially on the board
  • the consideration of sustainability in variable remuneration and
  • The large portfolio of renewable energies compared to the competition

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Award for environmental protection in office organisation

For its commitment to environmental protection in office organisation, Commerzbank was awarded first place in the category "Companies with over 500 employees" by B.A.U.M. e.V. in the "Office and Environment" 2022 competition.

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