We own it. We own yellow.

What #TeamYellow truly means

04/17/2026

Three Commerzbankers wear with pride their hoody "We own yellow." in corporate design and point to the claim.
Commerzbankers stand behind the #WeOwnYellow message.© Commerzbank

What truly defines Commerzbank is the people who take responsibility every single day – for their work, for our customers, for their colleagues, and for the future of the bank.

As a strong bank in Germany, we support the Mittelstand (small and medium-sized enterprises), numerous entrepreneurs, and private clients, actively driving economic development forward. Behind this commitment stand thousands of employees who, with their dedication, help create perspectives and shape the future together – for our customers, for the economy, and for society.

"We own it. We own yellow." perfectly captures this philosophy.

It represents people who not only take responsibility but live it. People who actively contribute every day. People who aren't just part of Commerzbank but fully identify with what we do. Many of our employees share this sentiment: not just having a job but being part of something bigger that they help shape. Something they identify with. Something they passionately take responsibility for.

True connectedness arises where people can say: This is not just my task. This is also my contribution. This is my bank.

A shared belief

Ultimately, "We own it. We own yellow." embodies this philosophy: that we take responsibility out of conviction. That we don’t just accompany ambitious goals but achieve them collectively. That we see ourselves as part of this journey.

Because connectedness generates motivation. Because belonging fosters energy. Because pride emerges when we know what we work for and who we work for.

We own it. Because we take responsibility.
We own yellow. Because we feel connected.

That is #TeamYellow

Claim "We own it - we own yellow" in front of Commerzbank tower
© Commerzbank