Streamlined report
One of the objectives for this year’s annual report was to make it shorter – successfully achieved with a reduction of 126 pages.
Exceptional market analysis
The report provides clear insights into the bank’s markets, including macro global trends as well as individual regional outlooks.
Towards Net Zero
Sustainability is embedded throughout the bank with the Stands informing its overall strategy, including its approach to sustainable finance. Reporting is rigorous, including a detailed net zero roadmap and analyses of ten key industries financed by the bank.
New Chair – process and profile
The process to appoint Maria Ramos, the successor to the Chair following the end of his nine-year term, is described in detail as well as a summary of her experience.
Raising awareness of extreme weather
Organised by the UK’s Royal Meteorological Society, the bank’s annual photography competition among international colleagues aims to raise awareness of the impacts of extreme weather and changing climate across its regions.