Sustainability at DZ HYP

Our Understanding

As part of the Cooperative Financial Network, DZ HYP is dedicated to upholding responsible and sustainable business practices. This commitment is reflected in its long-term business perspective, in its efficient and responsible use of natural resources and in the way that both risks and opportunities are integrated into decision-making processes. Guided by a conservative risk strategy, the Bank fosters relationships with clients and business partners in a spirit of trust and partnership.

Our values

For DZ HYP the cooperative basic values of self-reliance, personal responsibility, and autonomy are the cornerstones of our activity. In this context, we define responsible corporate governance to include not only adherence to legal standards and requirements, but also to values and principles, together with clear and transparent management.

In addition, we are guided by the following principles and voluntary commitments:

UN Global Compact

DZ BANK has signed the UN Global Compact and issues an annual progress report for the DZ BANK Group. Through our parent company's participation in the UN Global Compact, we too are committed to the ten globally applicable principles of responsible business conduct.

German Diversity Charter

We value the diversity of our employees, and therefore decided to sign the German Diversity Charter in 2012.

Fair Company Codex

When designing practical projects, we adhere to the Fair Company Codex, a voluntary selfcommitment we made in 2014 and for which we still hold the corresponding seal today.

audit berufundfamilie®

In recognition of our familyoriented human resources policy, the nonprofit Hertie Foundation awarded us the “audit berufundfamilie®” certificate since 2013.

ISS ESG Rating

We have been subject to an annual ISS ESG rating since 2012. Since 2014, we have been awarded "Prime" status.

Principles for Responsible Banking

DZ HYP has signed the UN Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB). In doing so, it commits to the framework established by the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI). At the same time, DZ HYP undertakes to report regularly on the sustainability activities embedded in its business strategy.