ESG

At Commerzbank, we use ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) as a framework for responsible action in the areas of environment, society and corporate governance. The following articles highlight current developments and practical examples related to the implementation of these criteria.

ESG

Emissions Trading: Key to Climate Protection and Decarbonisation

11/27/2025 - By putting a price on emissions, carbon trading is designed to incentivise companies to avoid emissions and invest in climate-friendly technologies.

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Environmental & Climate Protection

A Sustainable Focus on Profits

08/13/2025 - Sustainability AND Profits – is it possible? With a well-structured transition plan, what seems impossible can become reality.

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Environmental & Climate Protection

Sustainability advisory and financing from a single source

01/22/2025 - Economic turbulence and geopolitical crises do not change the fact that sustainability is increasingly playing an important role in financial decisions.

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Environmental & Climate Protection

Insights into the Green Transition: It’s All About the Mix

12/11/2024 - Decarbonisation is pivotal for a sustainable real economy in alignment with the Paris climate target.

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Environmental & Climate Protection

Baku sends a mixed message

11/25/2024 - Bettina Storck, Head of Group Sustainability Management at Commerzbank, comments on the 29th World Climate Conference in Azerbaijan.

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ESG

Sustainability: It’s not enough to have a bit of a strategy

11/15/2024 - Transforming the economy requires financing and strategic support. It was made clear at the Impact Festival in Frankfurt that these are both objectives of Commerzbank.

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Environmental & Climate Protection

It all starts with climate protection

11/16/2023 - What do banks have to do with climate protection? The short answer is: plenty. Banks can use credits to steer financial flows towards sustainability.

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Environmental & Climate Protection

Sustainability needs companies that lead the way

11/10/2020 - Living sustainability means being a pioneer of sustainable economic and ecological change.

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