Planet
We grow together for a better world. This is our commitment — something we believe in and act on. That’s why we support our clients in becoming resilient and ready for the future, starting today. We help them take meaningful action on climate and nature, both in their businesses and personal lives, in ways that are financially viable. We also invest in developing solutions that make sustainable choices more accessible, available, and affordable.
Rabobank’s Climate and Nature Approach
Climate change and biodiversity loss are threatening the planet’s ability to recover and remain resilient. These challenges affect everyone, everywhere. Rabobank acknowledges the urgency and is committed to playing an active role in the transition. You can explore more about our approach in the articles below.
Our Sustainability Priorities
Climate and nature are at the heart of our sustainability priorities — within our organization, with our clients, and across our communities. We aim to drive progress that makes sustainable living and business models not only possible, but practical and financially sound.
Climate Plan
Our commitment to the Paris Agreement means we are actively seeking ways to increase our positive impact and reduce the negative effects of our financing activities and operations on the climate. In our climate plan, Our Road to Paris, the goals and pathways are, whenever possible, science-based — drawing on frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Climate Action
Climate change and nature loss are compromising the planet’s resilience and its ability to recover. This affects everyone, everywhere. Rabobank clearly recognizes the seriousness of the situation and is fully committed to the goals of the Paris Agreement. We have signed the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and the Dutch financial sector’s climate commitment. For us, this means
Our goal is to act in line with the target of limiting global warming to no more than 1.5°C, as agreed in Paris. And we look beyond our own operations.
We believe in empowering our clients to begin their sustainability journey. We do this through our knowledge, network, products, and services. For example:
We also focus on key themes such as:
Valuing Nature
At Rabobank, we recognize both the human impact on nature and our deep dependence on it — and the urgency to act. We were among the first financial institutions to co-launch and sign the Finance for Biodiversity Pledge and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD). For us, this means progressively adapting our portfolios with a focus on:
Sustainable Food and Agriculture Sector
As the global population grows, more people will need food — but the current global food system has severe impacts on the planet, contributing to climate change and biodiversity loss. If we want to feed the world sustainably, we must change the way we produce and consume food.
That’s why Rabobank supports its clients in the transition to more sustainable business models. As an international cooperative bank with clients and partners across the entire food value chain, Rabobank is well positioned and fully committed to supporting this transformation.