Delen as a sustainable organisation

Our sustainability commitment is reflected throughout the organisation and is rooted in the long-term perspective Delen Private Bank maintains in every relationship it enters into, be it with clients, employees, society, shareholders, government or regulators.

ESG is embedded throughout the organization

Every relationship the bank builds - whether with clients, employees, society, regulators, or shareholders - is guided by a long-term perspective. For each of these stakeholders, the bank tailors its ESG policy. In this way, ESG becomes deeply woven into the fabric of the organization.

Our approach is guided by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which aim to protect the planet and promote global prosperity.

While we support all seventeen goals, Delen Private Bank has the greatest impact on Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (SDG 16), Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12), and Climate Action (SDG 13).

Below, we highlight some notable achievements and ongoing developments.

Reducing our ecological footprint

Delen Private Bank is firmly committed to the path toward a carbon-neutral future. The majority of our organization’s CO₂ emissions stem from infrastructure and our vehicle fleet.

As a result, our efforts are focused - though not exclusively - on these areas. In 2022, all Belgian branches under direct management switched entirely to 100% green electricity, leading to a significant reduction in infrastructure-related emissions.

Meanwhile, our vehicle fleet is steadily transitioning to electric. Since the final quarter of 2022, bank employees have only been able to order fully electric vehicles. This ongoing shift continues to reduce our carbon footprint.

Earning our clients' trust every day

Engaged employees – the cornerstone of our organization

Driven by strong growth, we are continuously looking for new talent. As a sustainable employer, we focus on workplace well-being, a fair and attractive compensation policy, and a commitment to gender equality and diversity.

A committed partner in culture, sports, and science

As a financial institution, Delen Private Bank plays a vital role in society. Beyond our financial mission, we take our broader social responsibility very seriously.

This includes building bridges to vulnerable communities, supporting young talent, and establishing long-term partnerships with major cultural and scientific initiatives.

A few examples? We are proud partners of Brafa, KMSKA, Art Antwerp, and Art Brussels. In 2024, we entered new partnerships with Opera Ballet Vlaanderen (read our feature, only available in Dutch and French) and the Musée de la Photographie in Charleroi. We also collaborate with the King Baudouin Foundation to provide additional financial support for social and educational projects—many of which focus on underprivileged youth. And we sponsor up-and-coming athletes such as golfer Manon De Roey and the Van Doren brothers in hockey.