Together with Banco di Sardegna, we renew our commitment to sustainability and environmental protection, supporting the Jairo Med Campaign with the aim of contributing to the conservation of marine biodiversity and in particular to safeguarding the Caretta Caretta turtle.
For the future of the planet, let us work on the present.
We work to increasingly integrate environmental sustainability into our business processes. Our path includes reducing consumption, purchasing environmentally labelled products, sustainably managing resources and supporting projects that safeguard the environment.
100%
Consumption of electricity from renewable sources
Over 46 thousand
tCO₂ not released or compensated
Target -50,2%
Emissions Energy Plan 2022/2030
-563 tons
Reduction in paper use
We support Sea Shepherd's Jairo Med Campaign
Let's discover the SDGs together with Alan Cappelli Goetz
Alan is an actor, creator and environmental activist. The right person to help BPER Banca in spreading culture and awareness towards environmental issues.
But what are the SDGs?
The UN has indicated 17 Goals to ensure a prosperous future for humanity and the planet. They are called SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).
Each of us can apply it, every reality, company and individual can use them as a compass for a better future.
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Commitment to the SDGs
The Global Agenda for Sustainable Development (Agenda 2030), approved by the United Nations in September 2015, identified the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 Targets as the path to sustainability for countries and organisations around the world. Each of us can apply them, each reality, company and individual can use them as a compass for a better future. Here, with the help of Alan Cappelli Goetz, we tell you about those to which we intend to contribute with our commitment.
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SDG 13: Climate Action
Objective 13 calls on states to integrate environmental protection measures into their national policies and to support each other in the face of challenges.
SDG 7: Clean and affordable energy
Point 7 of the SDGs reminds us how crucial it is to ensure access to clean, reliable and affordable energy for all.
Every step towards reducing fossil fuels and adopting innovative energy solutions brings us closer to a greener and more prosperous future for all.
Every step towards reducing fossil fuels and adopting innovative energy solutions brings us closer to a greener and more prosperous future for all.
SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
One of the most ambitious and important points to keep in mind, we are not all producers, but we all cannot help but consume, learning how best to do this is the key to a more sustainable existence. In private life, in the office, every day.
Let's learn about SDG 13: Climate Action
Goal 13 calls on states to integrate environmental protection measures into their national policies and to support each other in the face of challenges.
Each of us can apply ourselves, every reality, company and individual, to act in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way.
Each of us can apply ourselves, every reality, company and individual, to act in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way.
SDG 7 explained by Alan
Point 7 of the SDGs reminds us how crucial it is to ensure access to clean, reliable and affordable energy for all.
Every step towards reducing fossil fuels and adopting innovative energy solutions brings us closer to a greener and more prosperous future for all.
Every step towards reducing fossil fuels and adopting innovative energy solutions brings us closer to a greener and more prosperous future for all.
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
How we produce and how we consume make the difference. This is why the United Nations SDG number 12 is one of the most ambitious and important points to keep in mind. We are certainly not all producers, but we all cannot help but consume. Learning how to do it best is the key to a more sustainable existence. In private life, in the office, every day.
Earth Day 2024
On the occasion of Earth Day we activated a social campaign aimed at all of us, in which in addition to summarizing the main objectives achieved during 2023 (DCNF data source from BPER Banca), we shared tips and commitments for both companies and single individuals. Because a spark alone can't do much, but many sparks together can light up the future, together.
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Earth Day 2024
Our earth is dying and, we know, a single spark is not enough to lead to a better future. Many sparks together yes.
Managing climate and environmental risks and opportunities
Managing climate and environmental risks and opportunities
We have assessed the physical risk, transition risk and carbon footprint of the Bank's (Corporate) credit and investment portfolios to analyse the business implications of climate and environmental risks. Our Group's strategies and actions to manage these risks and opportunities are now disclosed in the new Consolidated sustainability report.
The document is only available in the Italian version.
The document is only available in the Italian version.
Environmental protection initiatives within the BPER Group
To ensure a future for our planet we must change our present.
At the BPER Group, we do this by reducing consumption, purchasing products with environmental quality labels, managing resources better and supporting projects that safeguard the environment.
Paper consumption and digitalisation
Efficiency of paper use processes and digitalisation of services
Efficiency of paper use processes and digitalisation of services
Energy Management
Energy efficiency and self-production of energy from renewable sources
Sustainable Mobility
Reduction of emissions deriving from the company fleet and the home-work commute of colleagues
Green Supply Chain
Purchasing eco-labelled products
BPER Banca for
sustainable resource
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sustainable resource
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Paper Dematerialization
In our offices and branches, 99% of the paper we use is recycled (the remaining 1% is Certified Paper).
We have launched various projects to reduce paper consumption:
We have launched various projects to reduce paper consumption:
newspapers supplied in digital format
dematerialised F24 forms
Finitalia paperless
BPER Factor's WIP platform (Web Interactive Platform)
Arca Fondi SGR initiatives
replacing ordinary mail communications with certified email (PEC)
promoting the use of FEA (Advanced Electronic Signature)
replacing printers with more effective ones
streamlining postal charge
Energy Management
The Group is committed to reducing direct greenhouse gas emissions by 50.2% by 2030. Highlights as at 31 December 2023:
- 100% electricity consumption from renewable sources
- 14 photovoltaic systems installed, 1,829,294 kWh of renewable energy produced
- reduction in electricity and heat consumption: -1.2% compared to 2022
What does the Energy Plan include?
- converting gas-fired generators into heat pumps
- electric car fleet
- implementing an IT platform for gas leak detection
- optimised use of Headquarters functional spaces
- developing a centralised BEMS (Building Energy Management System) management platform with AI algorithms
- implementing BEMS control and monitoring systems
For more information, read the apposite section in the Sustainability Report
Sustainable mobility
We are committed to implementing sustainable mobility initiatives to concretely benefit people who work at the Bank:
- installation of electric cars and bikes charging stations
- purchase of electric bicycles and repair kits
- car sharing app for employees
- awareness-raising activities about sustainable mobility for employees
- increase of company electric cars
- company shuttles between certain locations
- offsetting the emissions of fuels used with DKV Card Climate
BPER for sustainable resource management
Paper dematerialization
In our offices and branches, 99% of the paper we use is recycled (the remaining 1% is Certified Paper).
We have launched various projects to reduce paper consumption:
We have launched various projects to reduce paper consumption:
-
newspapers supplied in digital format
-
dematerialised F24 forms
-
Finitalia paperless
-
BPER Factor's WIP platform (Web Interactive Platform)
-
Arca Fondi SGR initiatives
-
replacing ordinary mail communications with certified email (PEC)
-
promoting the use of FEA (Advanced Electronic Signature)
-
replacing printers with more effective ones
-
streamlining postal charge
Energy management
The Group is committed to reducing direct greenhouse gas emissions by 50.2% by 2030. Highlights as at 31 December 2023:
- 100% electricity consumption from renewable sources
- 14 photovoltaic systems installed, 1,829,294 kWh of renewable energy produced
- reduction in electricity and heat consumption: -1.2% compared to 2022
What does the Energy Plan include?
- converting gas-fired generators into heat pumps
- electric car fleet
- implementing an IT platform for gas leak detection
- optimised use of Headquarters functional spaces
- developing a centralised BEMS (Building Energy Management System) management platform with AI algorithms
- implementing BEMS control and monitoring systems
For more information, read the apposite section in the Sustainability Report
Sustainable mobility
We are committed to implementing sustainable mobility initiatives to concretely benefit people who work at the Bank:
- installation of electric cars and bikes charging stations
- purchase of electric bicycles and repair kits
- car sharing app for employees
- awareness-raising activities about sustainable mobility for employees
- increase of company electric cars
- company shuttles between certain locations
- offsetting the emissions of fuels used with DKV Card Climate
Paper dematerialization
In our offices and branches 99% of the paper we use is recycled, the remaining 1% is Certified Paper. To reduce paper consumption, we have launched a number of projects: newspapers supplied in digital format, dematerialisation of F24, Finitalia paperless, BPER Factor's WIP (Web Interactive Platform), replacement of ordinary mail with PEC, promotion of the use of FEA (Advanced Electronic Signature), replacement and efficiency enhancement of printers, rationalisation of postal charges.
Energy management
Our Energy Plan includes the conversion of gas generators to heat pumps, the electrification of the car fleet, the implementation of an IT platform to search for gas leaks, the optimisation of the use of functional office space, the development of a centralised BEMS management platform with AI algorithms, and the implementation of BEMS control and monitoring systems.
As of 31 December 2024, we have installed 14 photovoltaic systems, producing 1,713,809 kWh; reduced electricity and heat consumption: -0.9% compared to 2023.
Sustainable mobility
Charging stations for electric cars, electric bicycles and repair kits, dedicated car sharing apps for employees, company electric cars, company shuttles, offsetting emissions from fuels used with DKV card climate are available to people working at BPER.
Sustainability Awareness
We are carrying out a process of raising awareness among the People of the BPER Group on sustainability issues.
Here is an overview of the initiatives:
Here is an overview of the initiatives:
Awareness-raising for sustainability
We carry out a path to raise awareness among the People of the BPER Group on sustainability issues, actively involving all levels of the organisation to promote responsible and conscious behaviour. We foster a corporate culture oriented towards environmental protection, inclusiveness and innovation.
Progetti Correlati
BPER Banca Plastic Free
For some time now, we have been attentive to issues of respect for the environment and reduction of plastic inside and outside the workplace. Starting from 2020 - the year of the launch of the “BPER Banca Plastic Free” project - each of our employees received a branded water bottle, which serves as a valid substitute for plastic bottles. At the end of 2023, the initiative was extended to our new hires, bringing the total number of units delivered to 20,500. A water bottle filled daily from home will avoid the use - for each of our employees - of about 220 half-liter plastic bottles per year (considering working days), making the work environment increasingly sustainable. The usefulness of the water bottles was further enhanced by the installation in the main Directional Centers of special water distribution columns.
ESG Week 2023
It was a unique opportunity to underline our commitment and increase awareness towards sustainability and ESG issues. A week - in June 2023 - in which numerous colleagues were involved in Impact Laboratories and in an ESG Game with rewards for the best ranked.
Piantiamola di inquinare! Ed. 2023
The initiative - now in its third edition and in collaboration with wecity - involved about 300 employees, distributed in various locations of our Group, who for three months went to work by bicycle, on foot or by scooter for a total of 54 thousand km traveled, thus reducing over 7.5 tons of CO2, equivalent to the result produced by over 1,000 adult trees in a year in their photosynthesis work. For each movement, the wecity app in fact calculated the CO2 saved (1 kg every 7 kilometers traveled approximately) and created a ranking based on this value. The initiative integrated well with the various initiatives included in the “European Sustainable Mobility Week” (September 16-22, 2023).
Vademecum per il Risparmio Energetico
To give substance to the sustainability pills, we have created a document to promote virtuous behavior and change bad habits and actions, without giving up comfort and services, for example by optimizing the use of devices and systems for air conditioning and lighting .
Earth Day with WWF Italy
On Earth Day 2023, we took the lead together with WWF Italy and our customers in the "Valore Oasi" project. Thanks to fund raising we helped to protect and maintain two important Italian oases.
La gestione dei rischi
In merito alla valutazione dei rischi ambientali e climatici con impatto finanziario, abbiamo fatto una valutazione del rischio fisico, del rischio di transizione e della carbon footprint dei portafogli crediti (Corporate) e investimenti propri della Banca. Questo permette di valutare le potenziali implicazioni di business dei rischi legati al clima e all'ambiente e di informare gli stakeholder su come l'organizzazione si stia posizionando alla luce degli stessi.
The management of climate and environmental risks and opportunities.
Regarding the assessment of environmental and climate risks with financial impact, we did a physical risk, transition risk, and carbon footprint assessment of the Bank's own credit (Corporate) and investment portfolios. These studies allow us to assess the potential business implications of climate and environmental risks, and to inform stakeholders on how the organization is positioning itself in light of these risks.