We are convinced that because we are a business that takes its social and environmental responsibilities seriously, we are managing our risks in better ways. As an asset financier, we are aware of our responsibility in helping ensure a resilient financial system and maintain trust in this industry, whilst contributing to a better and healthier world in our own ways.
As sustainability is part of our targeted strategy, we continue to actively manage our CSR profile. We are well positioned to contribute to a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive future for the communities we serve. Other themes we focus on are client satisfaction, CSR risk management, product responsibility, fairness, diversity and inclusion. Our materiality assessment is available on NIBC's corporate website.
We have sold our Offshore Energy portfolio, taking an important step towards our net-zero ambition by putting our promises in the Climate Action Plan into practice. Our ‘green’ mortgage label Lot was nominated for the SEH Sustainability Award, as one of the most progressive mortgage lenders to actively incorporate sustainability into its mortgage policy. Through all these steps, we continue to align our activities and portfolios with our overall business strategy, which integrates a balanced ESG approach.
Each business unit within NIBC is responsible for managing CSR risks and opportunities as part of their regular activities within NIBC's operating model.
Both in the near as well as our further future, NIBC will always keep CSR in its mind.
NIBC is dedicated to ensuring the health and safety of our employees. We have an extensive Health and Safety policy in which is explained how, when and with whom you can get in touch when it comes down to these subjects.
As part of our Health and Safety protocol, we have assigned internal and external people to ensure the safe environment of our workplace.
Managers, our Company Doctor, Confidential Advisors and our Vitality Committee are all dedicated to making our workplace a safe one to be in and we actively involve employees to create a safe workplace together.
Diversity and Inclusion for NIBC is about ensuring everyone feels right at home within our organisation. We also make sure to employ a diverse mix of people representing different ages, backgrounds, educations, ethnicities, and genders.
Initiatives
To continuously contribute to Diversity & Inclusion, NIBC has set certain goals, raising awareness, launching initiatives, and activities together with colleagues. Examples are:
