Investor Relations

Sustainability Ratings

For some years now, the DZ BANK Group has been one of the leading financial institutions in terms of sustainability, as regularly evidenced by our performance in sustainability ratings of the rating agencies.

Sustainability ratings of the DZ BANK Group

Prime Status - Grade C+

52 points

(Rating scale: A+ to D-)
Last update: January 2022

  • Awarded prime status since 2011
  • Above-average engagement with regard to environmental and social issues

(Rating scale: 0 to 100 points)
Last update: February 2024

  • DZ BANK Group performs on average in sector comparison  

Sustainability ratings of the DZ BANK AG

AA

17.2 points

(Rating scale: AAA to CCC)
Last update: December 2023

  • Consistent AA rating since 2015
  • DZ BANK AG is one of the industry leaders in managing most significant ESG risks and opportunities

(Rating scale: 0 to 40+ points, the lower the better)
Last update: January 2024

  • Corporate governance risk low compared to its peers
  • Low risk of experiencing material financial impacts from ESG factors

C

3

(Rating scale A - D; A is best)
Last update: February 2024

DZ BANK discloses its climate change impact/s through CDP, a global non-profit that runs an environmental disclosure platform.

 

(Rating scale 1-5; 1 is best)
Last update: April 2024

- "Entity" - assessment of the company's activities from an ESG perspective: 3
- "Instrument" - contextualised assessment: 2
- "Framework" - assessment of the frameworks for sustainable financing: 2

Disclaimer

The rating information we have compiled constitute publicly accessible information. We have merely chosen to publish them on our website as an additional service for our shareholders and investors. Any explanation of the significance of a rating may be obtained only from the rating agency. These reports do not necessarily represent the opinion of DZ BANK, nor should they be seen as a recommendation to buy securities issued by DZ BANK. DZ BANK accepts no liability for the completeness, timeliness, accuracy or selection of such information.