ESG Disclosures

PART A - Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges. The global focus, in 2022, was on environmental-related issues with events such as Conference of Parties (COP) 27 on climate change and COP 15 on nature and biodiversity, keeping these topics to the forefront of public and political discourse. As  part of its vision to be the leading financial hub in Cyprus, the Group is determined to lead the transition of Cyprus to a sustainable future. The Group systematically moves forward to the alignment with sustainable banking and continues to embed Environmental, Social and Governance (‘ESG’) in its infrastructure, strategies and policies. The Group’s commitment to integrate climate risk considerations into all relevant aspects of the decision-making, governance, strategy and risk management highlights the Group’s aspiration to be a frontrunner in the climate space in Cyprus. This is the first TCFD report published by the Company, presenting the current activities and future plans in the climate field.

PART B - EU Taxonomy Disclosures in accordance with Article 8 of the Taxonomy Regulation

PART C - Non-financial information statement

The Group plays a key role in driving economic growth of Cyprus with a long presence and a dominant market position. Sustainable development, social progress, environmental integrity, climate stability and a viable economy are all among the Group’s key targets for 2022 and beyond. The Group publishes its Annual Non-Financial Results based on the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) guidelines and standards, which identify and include all the above information.

ESG Disclosures 2022