“Hamburg Commercial Bank aligns its activities with ESG criteria“
HCOB has anchored sustainability aspects in its business model as well as in its operations. The trust of it’s clients and employees, as well as public perception, are vital for the Bank and HCOB wants to have a positive impact and show responsibility towards society.
Holistic HR Management, ESG Awareness and Diversity
Promoting employee awareness of ESG factors and incentivising them to participate in the Bank’s endeavours through clear, targeted communication is a core issue for HCOB. The Bank aims to create a shared understanding of the company’s approach towards the active management of all three ESG dimensions and to further grow its sustainable culture to promote ESG-aligned decision-making. Moreover, a topic of increasing importance is the professional and personal development of employees. Finally, the promotion and implementation of equal opportunities and diversity is a key focus for HCOB, minimising reputational risk and improving employer branding in the process.
Digital Competence
Digitalisation and innovation are among the key success factors for the Bank. In this context, HCOB has undergone an extensive IT transformation over the last years, shifting from onsite to cloud based systems. This helps the Bank to both optimise processes, minimise costs and become future oriented in the digital era.
Responsibility towards Society
As a large employer rooted in northern Germany and being a good corporate citizen, HCOB sees its continuous responsibility in supporting organisations in the context of all three ESG dimensions.
Resource Protection
HCOB wants to strengthen the company’s internal awareness of ecological sustainability and implement concrete measures for resource conservation. Being a good corporate citizen is important to HCOB to positively influence its clients by being a role model and setting a good example.