​​For more than 150 years, Danske Bank has been helping its customers to navigate and adapt to the societal transformations that have taken place. Today, we are facing another major transformation – the scale and urgency of which has never been seen before.

Science has made it abundantly clear that we must find alternatives to economic systems that are based on fossil fuels and overconsumption of natural resources. This is the defining challenge of our time, and at Danske Bank we want to support our customers and society in the transition to a more sustainable future.

Need for decisive action and major investments
We recognise that transitioning to more sustainable production practices and consumption habits is complex and requires massive investments. Practically all aspects of our daily lives will be affected as society seeks to reduce emissions and protect nature while also adapting to the climate changes that are already taking place.

Danske Bank is Denmark’s biggest bank and one of the largest financial institutions in the Nordic countries, with more than 3.2 million customers and total assets of over DKK 3,700 billion. In other words, we have the financial ability and want to take responsibility for making a real difference in enabling this massive transition.

Supporting our customers while managing risks and impacts
The approach we take at Danske Bank is expressed in our Purpose: To release the potential in people and businesses by using the power of finance to create sustainable progress today and for generations to come. Our Purpose is underpinned by our ambition to be a leading Nordic bank in supporting the sustainability transition of personal and business customers, the companies we invest in and Nordic societies.

This makes sustainability a key agenda for Danske Bank, which is why it is defined as a core pillar of our Forward ’28 strategy. This also entails managing the impact of our business activities on people and our planet in line with societal goals – and managing risks associated with the sustainability transition to ensure our resilience as a bank so that we can continue to support customers for generations to come.

In this dynamic transition, our sustainability approach and priorities will continue to evolve in line with changes in science, the regulatory landscape and commercial opportunities. Along the way, we will work closely with others to develop a shared understanding of the sustainability agenda and accelerate progress.

Now is the time for collective action, and we are ready to play our part.