In addition to complying with Norwegian standards, DNB has chosen to support and participate in a number of global initiatives and complies with international guidelines in the field of corporate social responsibility. This provides a basis for learning and knowledge sharing and for exerting influence.
United Nations Global Compact is a UN-endorsed international corporate network based on ten principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.
Unted Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is a partnership between UNEP and 200 banks, insurance companies and investment companies around the world.
DNB participates in one of UNEP FI’s working groups whose mandate is to develop practical guidelines to help financial institutions assess risk in their credit and investment portfolios relatingto carbon sensitivity. DNB also participates in a project on banks and human rights.
The OECD’s guidelines for multinational companies are based on principles and standards on human rights, transparency, anti-corruption, tax, employee relations, the environment and consumerinterests.
Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) is a United Nations-supported initiative working to make investors incorporate principles for responsible and sustainable investment in their investmentdecisions and active ownership practices.
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is an international reporting standard for sustainable development
The Equator Principles are a credit risk management framework for determining, assessing and managing environmental and social risk in project financing.
CDP is an international, not-for-profit organisation providing a global system for companies and cities to measure, disclose, manage and share vital environmental information.
Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) is the world’s best-known sustainability index and comprises companies with strong financial, environmental and social performance.
The Norwegian forum for responsible and sustainable investments (Norsif) is an independent associationfor asset owners, asset managers, service providers and industry associations with an interestin responsible and sustainable investment.
Green Bond Principles are voluntary guidelines that recommend the process for the development and issuance of green bonds. DNB has used Green Bond Principles both when arranging green bonds for customers and when issuing the Group’s own green bonds.
