In our house

Rabobank’s environmental responsibility is focused on its internal environmental management, with an emphasis on energy, water and recycling.  The bank has made significant inroads in these areas with the purchase of green energy and the use of energy saving lighting installed.  In the majority of the network’s 79 branch locations in New Zealand and Australia, the bank has installed multi-functional devices (MFD) that are able to print, copy, scan and send electronic faxes, vastly reducing the amount of paper usage. 

Going greener

The bank is committed to developing its Supply Chain Management System which aims to ensure organisations within the bank’s supply chain operate in a responsible manner.  From a client perspective the bank encourages client action to develop sustainable business operations.
Rabobank has been a long-time supporter of using recycled materials.  More recently the bank has moved all of its external printing to environmentally friendly stock.  In office fit-outs the use of recycled materials is also considered.

Opportunities on the horizon

Late 2007 saw the formation of a cross-departmental climate change group.  The group’s aim is to explore risks and opportunities relevant to Rabobank, and to facilitate education and dialogue with management and clients.  In 2009 the bank engaged an external party to take this to the next level.