As climate change and environmental degradation pose increasing risks to the ecosystem, we aim to create a positive ecological and social impact - for the benefit of our customers and society.
At Spuerkeess, we believe that our profitability is closely linked to sustainability. Being profitable in the long term goes hand in hand with the gradual improvement of our environmental and social performance. As a Bank centered on Luxembourg territory, we will support initiatives for sustainable finance (e.g. LSFI) and we align with Government and European Union programs. The objective is to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Luxembourg by 55% by 2030.
As a Luxembourg banking player that has signed the United Nations Principles for Responsible Banking, we are committed to aligning our business strategy progressively with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement. In 2021, we signed the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, which aims to mobilise the financial sector in favour of the climate.
ESG issues present novel and complex challenges. These issues require specific scientific competencies. That is why it is important for Spuerkeess to work with the scientific community to improve climate and environmental practices.
Meet the experts who guide and advise us to reduce the environmental and climate risks that affect us all.
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Sustainable banking implies taking the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) effect of banking operations and activities into account. By prioritizing…
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Our world has truly become digital. In the media you regularly come across terms like FOMO (fear of missing out), and nomophobia (irrational fear of being…
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Company repair cafés take their inspiration from the circular economy concept by reclaiming objects and encouraging repairing instead of waste. But what are…
We can bank how we want when we want and where we want. We can make our purchases, transfer money, and check our balances on-the-go. But are traditional banks…
Electronic waste contains many valuable materials that can be recovered and reused to create renewable energy technologies. In this interview, Andy Maxant,…
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One of the most remarkable developments in the digital revolution is, without doubt, artificial intelligence (AI). Among the various technologies, self-service…
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Have you ever lost your phone and panicked? Does the mere thought of not having access to your phone release feelings of anxiousness and high stress? If your…
Local shopping reduces our carbon footprint and from an economic standpoint, it strengthens the local economy. But there are many other benefits. We spoke to…
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Ethical behavior matters. Employees who have high ethical standards are proactive to help solve problems with work colleagues and clients. While so-called…
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Powered by machine learning, artificial intelligence and neural language processing, voice assistants are helping us perform everyday tasks more easily.…
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In terms of our environmental footprint, how do we compare with the rest of the world? STATEC’s Dr Olivier Thunus provides us with valuable information and…
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Does a bad working atmosphere have an impact on a company and what can we do to improve employee satisfaction? We spoke to David Büchel, psychologist at the…
