As a bank for small and medium-sized enterprises, we feel a sense of responsibility not only towards our customers and employees, but also towards the environment and the people in our region. We support projects that create ecological and/or social added value, thereby contributing to sustainable development.

For us, sustainability is an integral part of responsible corporate governance. That is why we take environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects into account in all our decision-making processes. We are currently working on systematically recording our key sustainability issues and activities across the Group and developing goals and measures on this basis.

More than an employer

Our success and value creation are largely based on the motivation and commitment of our employees. We attach great importance to treating each other with respect and appreciation and see it as our responsibility as a company to create a healthy, fair and supportive working environment. Our fair remuneration system honours the performance of our employees and forms the basis for long-term cooperation. In addition, comprehensive health management and flexible working time models with flexitime, part-time and mobile working options help our employees to achieve a good work-life balance. We also offer attractive pension schemes such as a company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits to actively help shape the future of our employees.

Responsibility with a system: compliance at DZB BANK

As a member of the ANWR GROUP eG, DZB BANK is part of a comprehensive compliance management system. This ensures that legal requirements are met and ethical standards are actively upheld – from avoiding conflicts of interest to fair cooperation with business partners. The aim is to promote trust, create transparency, and avoid damage to both our business and our reputation.

You can find out more about compliance at the ANWR GROUP and our group-wide Code of Conduct here.

The Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG)

The Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) regulates and strengthens corporate responsibility in global supply chains in order to ensure compliance with human rights, such as the exclusion of child labor, the right to fair wages and environmental protection.

From January 1, 2024, the German Supply Chain Duty of Care Act will apply to companies with at least 1,000 employees. As a subsidiary of ANWR GROUP eG, DZB BANK is also subject to these requirements.

ANWR GROUP eG and DZB BANK are committed to their responsibility, to international human rights and environmental obligations.

The first risk analysis in accordance with the requirements of the Act was carried out in 2024. The resulting findings and measures will be published in the declaration of principles after completion. The declaration of principles is supplemented by the company's own Code of Conduct.

Rules of procedure for the complaints procedure