Debt prevention

In 2009, NIBC commenced a project to address debt problems among youth together with the municipality of The Hague. NIBC provided financial support and made time and expertise available to roll out a project at two schools in The Hague. NIBC volunteers facilitated group discussions and workshops and gave classes to teach children how to manage their finances. This project is offered to schools on an annual basis.

Made in Holland

NIBC and the Mauritshuis museum have a longstanding relationship. In 2010/2011, an educational project aimed at primary schools in The Hague was rolled out. This project allowed children to visit the 'Made in Holland' exhibition and taught them about art through classes and a creative workshop. NIBC financially supported the exhibition and employees volunteered to give classes and guide the workshops.
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UN Global Compact

NIBC has formally committed itself to participate in the United Nations Global Compact as from 1 December 2010. NIBC embraces, supports and enacts, within its sphere of influence, the ten universally accepted principles of the Global Compact in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.
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Equator Principles

On 9 November 2010, NIBC Bank formally adopted the Equator Principles, a globally-recognised benchmark for assessing and managing social and environmental risks in project finance. NIBC will apply the principles to project finance activities in all relevant sectors.
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Dutch Banking Code Update

NIBC has implemented all procedural and operational measures required under the Banking Code. NIBC has revised the remuneration policy for staff as well as the remuneration policy for the members of the Managing Board. In addition, the members of the Managing Board have signed the following moral and ethical conduct declaration as worded in the Dutch Banking Code. A programme of lifelong learning has been drawn up and training sessions for the Supervisory Board and the Managing Board are being held.
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Renovations to reduce our footprint

In February 2011, NIBC commenced with an extensive renovation plan to further reduce the energy consumption and carbon emissions of our head office building and improve the energy label. The plan's major investments include the building of a system using geothermal energy to heat or cool our offices in The Hague, renovation and isolation of our façade and installation of solar panels to heat the restaurant. We aim to improve our head offices' energy efficiency to an A/ B label in the next 3-5 years.

10:10

NIBC has joined the global 10:10 campaign, an initiative aimed at companies and individuals to reduce carbon emissions by 10% in one year. Participating companies are asked to make a minimum 3% reduction. Globally more than 3,000 businesses and 100,000 individuals have joined the campaign so far. 
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