Mon, 08 Nov 2021 10:17:28 GMT Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/ Euro area banks have been financing fewer and fewer greenhouse gas emissions through their loans to European firms in recent years, as revealed by new figures from De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) and the European Central Bank (ECB). Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/statistical-news/2025/drop-in-carbon-emissions-from-european-bank-loans/ DNB launches its new sustainable finance strategy. Five questions about the impact on the economy, the financial sector and consumers. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:15:36 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2021/five-questions-about-the-impact-of-the-new-sustainable-finance-strategy/ ‘Good data, and good statistics based on that data, are key to making informed decisions in a complex world and a modern economy.’, said Olaf Sleijpen at the opening of the IFC Satellite Seminar on Sustainability data issues and central banks, in Amsterdam. Sat, 04 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2025/counting-what-s-missing-building-sustainability-statistics-in-a-data-scarce-world/ Dutch insurers and pension funds invest not only directly in listed equity and corporate bonds, but also indirectly via investment funds. New DNB figures on CO2 emissions of non-financial corporations relate to both types of investments and provide a more complete.. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/statistical-news/2024/carbon-footprint-of-dutch-insurers-and-pension-funds-in-sharper-focus/ European companies that are big carbon emitters are paying higher and higher interest rates on the bonds they issue on financial markets. Indeed, investors are asking for an interest rate premium to compensate for the risks that emission-intensive companies are exposed to Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/background-2024/carbon-intensive-companies-pay-ever-higher-market-interest-rates/ Effective investment in the United Nations’ sustainable development goals hinges on the possibility to measure the impact of such investments. Fri, 03 May 2024 15:06:44 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/background-2021/sdg-related-investment-overviews-of-impact-measurement-methods-and-data/ The vast majority of homeowners in the Netherlands have sufficient savings or could take out a loan to make their home more climate-friendly. They can afford to upgrade their home insulation to energy label B and install a heat pump. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2024/almost-all-dutch-homeowners-able-to-finance-climate-measures/ Dutch banks risk losses from coastal and river flooding through their loans to businesses. Flood measures such as dykes and storm surge barriers mitigate most of the risk, even as climate change increases flood risks. Without flood measures, expected losses would total more than €2.5 billion a year. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/statistical-news/2024/dutch-banks-exposure-to-flood-risks-through-corporate-lending-is-limited/ The market for Dutch green securitisations of residential mortgages and for green covered bonds more than tripled in size in 2023 compared to 2022, DNB figures show, reflecting investor demand for green investments. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/statistical-news/2024/sharp-increase-in-green-securitisations-in-2023/ At her keynote address at the CMPI-IOSCO workshop today, Inge van Dijk (Director Payments, Cash & Market Infrastructure, De Nederlandsche Bank) said Financial Market Infrastructures could do more to integrate climate risk in their risk management. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/climate-risk-what-does-it-mean-for-you/ Our economy and society depend on nature. When nature deteriorates, financial and economic risks arise. Identifying these risks is uncharted territory for financial institutions such as insurers, pension funds and banks. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2024/dnb-studies-nature-s-impact-on-own-account-equity-investments/ De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) invests around €9 billion of its own reserves and aims for a solid financial return as well as a positive impact. To positively contribute to the transition to a carbon-neutral economy, DNB is bringing [...] Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2023/dnb-is-aligning-its-own-reserves-with-the-paris-climate-agreement/ Financial institutions have to step up their efforts to adequately manage their risks related to climate change and environmental degradation. That’s what Steven Maijoor said in his key note speech at the Morningstar Sustainable Investing Summit 2023. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/managing-climate-and-environmental-related-risk-stepping-up-the-pace/ At the Launch Event of the NGFS Conceptual Framework on Nature-related Financial Risk Klaas Knot called for urgent action to assess and reduce the risks the nature crisis poses to the economy and the financial system. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/lessons-from-mount-everest-acting-now-to-curb-nature-related-financial-risks/ Dutch companies have once again raised more capital by issuing green bonds, new figures from DNB reveal. In relative terms, the Netherlands is the leader in the euro area when it comes to issuing green debt securities. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 07:56:40 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/statistical-news/2023/the-netherlands-european-leader-in-green-bonds/ DNB has updated its sustainable finance strategy. It addresses climate-related and environmental risks for the economy and the financial sector, climate-proofing the Netherlands and social issues. Also, DNB gradually raises the bar on sustainability in its supervision of financial institutions. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2023/with-our-own-transition-plan-we-aim-to-make-a-positive-contribution-to-sustainability/ Climate change and environmental degradation can result in direct and indirect damage, including financial damage. This means they impact the work of De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/background-2023/new-climate-and-environmental-risk-management-guide-for-the-financial-sector/ In response to soaring energy prices, the vast majority of Dutch households have turned down the thermostat and started taking shorter or fewer showers. Tue, 14 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/background-2023/target-sustainability-measures-at-financially-vulnerable-households/ In his opening speech for the Climate Risk Conference in Slovakia on 7 February 2023, Klaas Knot said that central banks are not in the driving seat to save our planet but are definitely part of the team: “A part of the team in three different ways, in three different roles." Tue, 07 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/speech-klaas-knot-what-can-central-banks-do-to-help-save-our-planet/ DNB, together with the ECB and other central banks, is publishing new sustainability figures for the financial sector this week. Why, in fact? And what exactly are we measuring? See the Q&As below. Tue, 24 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/background-2023/five-questions-on-our-new-sustainability-figures/ The equity portfolios of Dutch pension funds and insurers have become significantly “greener” over the 2017-2020 period. This is mainly because investee companies have emitted less carbon over that period, according to an analysis by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). Tue, 24 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/statistical-news/2023/smaller-carbon-footprint-from-large-investors-equity-portfolios/ Companies in carbon-intensive sectors to which banks lend are not switching to sustainable alternatives quickly enough to meet the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. This has emerged from an analysis conducted by DNB. Thu, 22 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2022/banks-at-risk-due-to-slow-pace-of-climate-transition-by-companies/ The financial sector is exposed to risks as a result of biodiversity loss. To manage these risks adequately, the quality of available biodiversity data must be improved. For this reason, DNB is urging for creation of more transparent and standardised biodiversity indicators at the COP15 conference. Wed, 14 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2022/adequate-pricing-of-biodiversity-risks-requires-higher-quality-data/ Dutch companies are increasingly raising capital by issuing green bonds, new figures from DNB reveal. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/statistical-news/2022/non-financial-companies-lead-in-green-bonds/ DNB and the OMFIF Sustainable Policy Institute have hosted a one-day conference on the relevance of biodiversity loss for the financial system and vice versa, and on the role of public and private finance in the preservation of biodiversity. Wed, 12 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2022/three-takeaways-from-our-biodiversity-conference/ Ben jij een professional bij een financiële instelling en wil je in minder dan een uur meer leren over biodiversiteit? Dan is deze nieuwe e-learning die je de basisbeginselen over biodiversiteit bijbrengt iets voor jou. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2022/the-sustainable-finance-platform-launches-e-learning-biodiversity-basics-for-professionals-of-financial-institutions/ “There is no GPS to navigate climate-related risks. The navigation tools are still being developed. But fortunately, progress is being achieved rapidly – and it is up to us to catch the wind in our sails. The FSB Roadmap is an important tool to help us do that.” Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/speech-klaas-knot-navigating-climate-related-financial-risks/ “Sustainable finance is not only about managing financial risks, about stability. Sustainability is also about change. About making better choices for a better world.” That was the message of Klaas Knot in his lecture at One Planet, where he spoke to an audience of mainly students. Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/speech-klaas-knot-towards-a-sustainable-economy/ The Biodiversity Working Group of the Sustainable Finance Platform, together with the Erasmus Platform for Sustainable Value Creation, today published its study “Financing regenerative agriculture”. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2022/regenerative-finance-solutions-to-restore-and-conserve-biodiversity/ On 11 May, Steven Maijoor spoke at the AFME European Sustainable Finance conference. He talked about how climate-related and environmental (C&E) risks affect the financial system and about how supervisors and banks must respond to these risks. Wed, 11 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/speech-steven-maijoor-on-how-climate-related-and-environmental-risks-affect-banking-and-its-prudential-supervision/ Dutch investments in EU bonds are among the top three largest within the European Union (EU). The capital raised with these bonds is used to finance the European Commission's (EC) extensive COVID-19 recovery plans. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/statistical-news/2022/dutch-financial-institutions-invest-heavily-in-new-eu-bonds/ A European or Dutch carbon tax will affect the Dutch economy in almost equal measure. Our economy will actually benefit from an international tax, however. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2022/carbon-pricing-economic-impact-and-preconditions/ In the coming years, many new homes will have to be made more sustainable. That will not happen by itself. At present, homeowners often refrain from investing in insulation or a heat pump, for example. This is partly due to financial bottlenecks. Tue, 08 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2022/encourage-homeowners-to-make-their-homes-more-sustainable/ The financial sector as a driver of the circular economy. How do we achieve this? The Circular Economy Working Group of the Sustainable Finance Platform puts forward proposals for a number of concrete actions. Mon, 07 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2022/financial-sector-presents-roadmap-to-circular-economy/ The total carbon footprint of the bitcoin network increased by about 25% in 2020, while the number of transactions fell by 6%. This amounts to a climate impact of about 402 kg of CO2 per bitcoin transaction in 2020, Thu, 13 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2022/better-insight-into-bitcoin-s-climate-impact/ The Biodiversity Working Group of the Sustainable Finance Platform has developed a roadmap to help financial institutions address biodiversity loss. The roadmap offers guidance for institutions that are new to this theme, but also for institutions that have already taken their first steps. Thu, 16 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2021/financial-institutions-share-roadmap-to-protect-biodiversity/ The lack of consistent and reliable data makes measuring sustainability risks difficult, but not impossible. Tue, 07 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2021/sustainability-risks-can-be-measured-despite-data-constraints/ On 3 November 2021, on Finance Day at the COP26, we will publish a statement in which we pledge, within our mandate, to contribute to a decisive policy commitment to implement the Paris Agreement and to mitigate the impact of climate change. Wed, 03 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2021/dnb-publishes-pledge-cop26-1-1/ From an economic perspective, pricing is the most efficient means of reducing carbon emissions. As climate change is a worldwide problem, carbon pricing works best with a global price for carbon emissions. However, complete global pricing seems infeasible. Wed, 03 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2021/towards-a-global-price-for-carbon-emissions/ Implementing an EU-wide tax of €50 per tonne of carbon emitted for the manufacturing, energy and transport sectors will have a modest impact on the competitiveness of the Netherlands and most other EU Member States. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 08:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2021/improved-european-carbon-pricing-has-limited-impact-on-competitiveness/ De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) calls for climate investment to be scaled up. The lion's share of that investment will need to be made by private parties, while governments must create favourable conditions by pursuing appropriate climate policies. Wed, 12 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2021/new-dutch-cabinet-needs-to-boost-climate-investment/ Climate change and the energy transition are key challenges facing the economy and the financial sector. In the past year, we have taken important steps to identify the climate-related risks and opportunities of our own-account investment portfolios and to make our investments more sustainable. Thu, 06 May 2021 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2021/update-socially-responsible-investment/ Climate change and the energy transition are key challenges facing the economy and the financial sector. De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) today presents its first progress report on financial climate-related risks and opportunities in its areas of responsibility, as part of its Annual Report. Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2021/dnb-publishes-its-first-report-on-financial-climate-related-risks-and-opportunities-in-accordance-with-tcfd-recommendations/ DNB supports the IFRS Foundation’s plans to set up a Sustainability Standards Board. Mon, 21 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2020/dnb-endorses-sustainability-standards-board/ At the 5th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, Frank Elderson spoke at the One Planet Summit about the promise governments from nearly 200 countries made five years ago: to keep the earth safe and inhabitable for future generations. Sat, 12 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-frank-elderson-climate-finance-towards-carbon-neutrality-2050/ As a financial institution, how do you assess whether you are financing deforestation? What financial risks do you face as a result? And how can you limit your impact on deforestation? In a report published by the Biodiversity working group of the Sustainable Finance Platform, eight... Mon, 12 Oct 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2020/financial-sector-publishes-report-on-combating-deforestation/ In the financial sector, more attention should be paid to climate risks in meetings with customers. In the case of corporate clients, this mainly concerns the potential impact of climate risks on their business operations, and in the case of mortgage owners, for example, the sustainability of... Thu, 09 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2015-2020/working-group-on-climate-risk-as-a-financial-institution-discuss-climate-risks-with-customers/ The financial sector is exposed to risks as a result of biodiversity loss. This emerged from a joint study by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) and PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency. The new study builds on the report Values at risk?, published last year... Thu, 18 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2020/indebted-to-nature/ The coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis threatens to delay the implementation of climate policies worldwide. The negative consequences of climate change warrant undiminished attention, however. Although the coronavirus crisis temporarily depresses global carbon emissions, a structural reduction in... Thu, 28 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2020/dnb-calls-for-green-recovery-from-the-coronavirus-crisis/ In his contribution to the virtual Petersberg Climate Dialogue side event ‘Financing Climate Ambition in the context of COVIDー19’, Frank Elderson pointed out three ideas that he thinks are important in order to shape our thinking in terms of recovery measures that should be taken. Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/contribution-by-frank-elderson-to-the-petersberg-climate-dialogue/ Dutch insurance groups have been pursuing more sustainable investment strategies in recent years. These findings follow from research conducted by DNB. They have actively reduced their investments in raw materials extraction, a relatively high-polluting sector... Tue, 10 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2020/insurers-reduce-carbon-footprint-by-scaling-down-equity-investments-in-specific-sectors/ A recent report issued by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) reveals that the Dutch financial sector is exposed not only to climate-related risks, but also to other environmental and social challenges. Mon, 21 Jan 2019 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2019/dutch-financial-sector-also-faces-environmental-and-social-risks/ The supervision activities of De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) do not pose particular obstacles to sustainable finance. However, a better understanding of the risks related to sustainable finance is crucial in order to adjust supervision accordingly, as became clear from the final report of the... Thu, 25 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2015-2020/platform-dnb-s-supervision-is-no-impediment-to-sustainable-finance/ De financiële sector, overheid en toezichthouders verenigd in het Platform voor Duurzame Financiering verwelkomen de nieuwe leidraad om de impact te meten van investeringen in de Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) van de Verenigde Naties. Het Platform voor Duurzame Financiering... Fri, 06 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2020/dutch-financial-sector-enhances-impact-measurement-for-investment-in-sustainable-development-goals-dutch-only/ De financiële sector, overheden en toezichthouders gaan intensiever samenwerken aan duurzame financiering. Het Platform voor Duurzame Financiering, dat deze week bijeenkwam bij De Nederlandsche Bank, heeft zich hiervoor uitgesproken. Fri, 16 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2015-2020/financial-sector-cooperates-on-transition-paths-for-more-rapid-carbon-reduction-dutch-only/