- Sustainability
- Our Sustainability Approach
Sustainability at DBS
Creating long-term value in a balanced and responsible manner
- Sustainability
- Our Sustainability Approach
Sustainability at DBS
Creating long-term value in a balanced and responsible manner
As a purpose-driven bank, DBS has a role to play in addressing sustainability issues. Our approach to sustainability is guided by a sense of purpose to create value for the long term, by managing our business in a balanced and responsible way. We do this through our three sustainability pillars.
Responsible banking
We deliver products and services that promote sustainable development and conduct our business in a fair and responsible manner.
Responsible business practices
We do the right thing by our most important resource, our people. We take into account environment and societal considerations in our day-to-day business operations.
Creating social impact
We seek to be a force for good by supporting social enterprises, businesses with a double bottom line, and giving back to the communities in which we operate.
Since 2018, DBS has been publishing annually a standalone and externally assured sustainability report. It is prepared in compliance with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and with reference to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB).
Our financing plays a critical role in directing capital flows and unlocking opportunities that support sustainable development. We stand by our clients who are motivated to make a positive impact, for example, in the areas of renewable energy, green buildings, sustainable food and agricultural systems and using alternatives for scarce materials.
As stakeholders and society raise their expectations for businesses to deliver sustainable solutions for our planet, we see opportunities to offer banking solutions that can help meet those expectations. We seek to address the environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) challenges by providing credit and facilitating trade and investment flows responsibly.
Our approach to responsible financing provides a point of reference, outlining our sustainability commitments and the expectations we have of our clients, forming the basis of our corporate business relationships.
Latest on DBS’ sustainability efforts.
DBS commits to net zero by 2050 and becomes first Singapore bank to join the UN-linked Net-Zero Banking Alliance
DBS Bank raises sustainable finance target to SGD50 billion by 2024
DBS launches world’s first sustainable and transition finance framework and taxonomy to help clients advance on sustainability agenda
Global Finance
Sustainable Finance Awards – 2021
- Outstanding Leadership in Sustainable Project Finance, Global
- Outstanding Leadership in Green bonds, Global
- Outstanding Leadership in Resource Management, Global
- Outstanding Leadership in Sustainable Project Finance, APAC
- Outstanding Leadership in Sustainable Finance, APAC
- Outstanding Leadership in Sustainable Transparency, APAC
- Outstanding Leadership in Social Bonds, APAC
- Outstanding Leadership in Sustainable Loans, APAC
The Asset
Treasury, Trade, Sustainable Supply Chain and Risk Management Awards – 2021
- Best ESG Transaction Bank, APAC
Global Finance
World’s Best Investment Banks and Derivatives Providers – 2020
- Best Investment Bank for Sustainability Finance, APAC
FinanceAsia
Country Awards – 2020
- Best Sustainable Bank - Singapore
Euromoney
Awards for Excellence – 2020
- Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility, APAC
Asiamoney
Private Banking Awards – 2020 & 2021
- Best for ESG, Singapore
Global Finance
Sustainable Finance Awards – 2021
- Outstanding Leadership in Sustainable Project Finance, Global
- Outstanding Leadership in Green bonds, Global
- Outstanding Leadership in Resource Management, Global
- Outstanding Leadership in Sustainable Project Finance, APAC
- Outstanding Leadership in Sustainable Finance, APAC
- Outstanding Leadership in Sustainable Transparency, APAC
- Outstanding Leadership in Social Bonds, APAC
- Outstanding Leadership in Sustainable Loans, APAC
The Asset
Treasury, Trade, Sustainable Supply Chain and Risk Management Awards – 2021
- Best ESG Transaction Bank, APAC
Global Finance
World’s Best Investment Banks and Derivatives Providers – 2020
- Best Investment Bank for Sustainability Finance, APAC
FinanceAsia
Country Awards – 2020
- Best Sustainable Bank - Singapore
Euromoney
Awards for Excellence – 2020
- Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility, APAC
Asiamoney
Private Banking Awards – 2020 & 2021
- Best for ESG, Singapore
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