Sustainability
With sustainability at the heart of everything we do, we're in it for the long run
Our commitment
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 4
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Goal 8
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
Goal 11
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
Goal 13
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
Our ambitions and goals
People
Equality of opportunity for our colleagues, customers and communities.
- Increasing the diversity of our teams to be more representative of the city and communities we serve.
- Supporting young people and adults with financial education and employability skills.
- Reducing social isolation and loneliness in our communities.
Prosperity
Creating sustainable employment and economic growth.
- Providing more school leaver and graduate opportunities in our branches and offices.
- Helping people save safely for their future and invest in residential property.
- Supporting first time buyers and those who want to buy their own homes.
Planet
Implementing decarbonisation strategies designed to deliver ambitious 'Net Zero' targets.
- Reducing the energy we use to power our branches, offices and technology.
- Measuring and reporting our greenhouse gas emissions on a regular basis.
- Helping our customers reduce the energy used by their homes.
Principles for Responsible Banking Report 2023
Sustainability Report
Our progress on gender and ethnicity inclusion
Race at Work Charter
Climate Action Plan
