Our standards and policies

Our standards and policiesThe greatest impact we have on the environment and society is through our financing activities. 

To help our clients reach the highest environmental and social standards, we have developed policies and procedures that, together with the Equator Principles, form the bedrock of our sustainability risk management approach. 

Our position statements 

Our 14 position statements guide our approach to providing financial services to clients who operate in sensitive business sectors or face specific issues.

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Biofuels

 

Child labour

Climate change

 

Dams

Forestry and palm oil  

 

Fossil-fuelled power generation 

Gaming and gambling 

 

Mining and metals 

Nuclear power generation 

 

Oil and gas 

Ship breaking

 

Tobacco

Transportation of hazardous materials

 

Water 

Our policies

The following policies and codes of conduct shape our dealings with clients, customers and staff. 

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Anti-bribery policy 

 

Anti-money laundering policy 

Code of conduct

 

Environment & climate change policy

Environment & climate change
procedures
 

 

Equal opportunity, diversity &
dignity policy

Group social & environment policy

 

Health and Safety policy

HIV and AIDs policy

 

Speaking up policy

     

     

     

     

     

     

What’s next?

Sustainable finance

We manage the environmental, social & governance risks that come with our financing decisions.

How we finance

Engaging our stakeholders

They help us move our priorities forward and ensure our strategy is well aligned with our markets.

Who are our stakeholders?

Sharing our expertise

By joining industry leading associations, we can share our experience and learn from others.

About our memberships

Sustainability Review

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Find out how we're helping to tackle the environmental, social and economic challenges in our communities.

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