Donation Partnerships
More Equal Opportunities for Disadvantaged Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Through its donation partnerships, Commerzbank reaffirms its social commitment. This complements the funding priorities of the Commerzbank Foundation, which is active in the fields of culture, social issues and science. Through targeted support, Commerzbank improves the starting opportunities of children, adolescents and young adults – including during the transition into working life.
Sustainability and ESG are widely used terms. Sustainability describes a forward-looking perspective in which environmental, social and economic aspects are considered over the long term in order to preserve the foundations of life and business for future generations. In the corporate and financial sectors in particular, these aspects are commonly summarized under the term ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance). Sustainability is defined differently across regulatory, scientific, and economic contexts. Regulatory requirements, such as the EU Taxonomy or the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, provide a framework for individual sustainability aspects while leaving room for company-specific specification.
The specific meaning of sustainability for Commerzbank AG’s products, services, and business activities is set out in the ESG Framework. It defines the relevant criteria and distinguishes, in particular, between the Bank’s own business and external client investment and insurance business, including asset management and securities business (“third-party business”).
Children for a better World e. V.
"Children for a Better World" systematically helps around 5,000 children and young people from socially disadvantaged neighborhoods in over 60 cities through the "Explorer Program." This program combines excursions and educational activities with the systematic learning of everyday skills. Through this innovative support, the organization prepares disadvantaged children for a better future. “Poverty must not determine the future of children,” says Managing Director Cornelius Nohl. The generous support from Commerzbank enables young people to open up new perspectives and feel that they can take their future into their own hands.
Netzwerk Chancen
"Netzwerk Chancen" aims to create equal opportunities and career advancement for young talents aged 18 to 39. The organization supports over 3,000 young people from non-academic and financially disadvantaged families. The free "Netzwerk Chancen. Upward" program promotes these talents in their professional development. Managing Director Katrin Janeczka emphasizes: “We firmly believe that talent can be found everywhere, and we want everyone to have the same opportunities to pursue the path they wish to take—regardless of their social background.” Additionally, "Netzwerk Chancen" advocates for the recognition of social background as a dimension of diversity in economy and society. This has led to its inclusion as the seventh diversity dimension in the Diversity Charter.
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- Promotion of Education
Commerzbank's social commitment
- Cultural Promotion
Strengthen Social Cohesion
- Commerzbank Foundation
Social responsibility
Between 2025 and 2027, Commerzbank will donate 150,000 euros annually to non-profit organizations to support disadvantaged children, young people, and young adults. The funding will go to "Children for a Better World e.V." and "Netzwerk Chancen NC gGmbH," two institutions that particularly focus on equal opportunities and educational support.