Our vision for a sustainable future

At the National Bank of Greece, realizing the significance of our role, we recognize our operation's direct and indirect effects on the economy, society, and the environment. We make every effort to move towards an era of sustainable growth and economy.

Guided by our values (Human,Trustworthy, Responsive, Growth Catalyst) we work every day to put our vision into practice and fulfill our purpose.

Our priorities for the pillars of environment, society, and governance are:

With responsibility for the environment

We are a leader in sustainable energy and green financing
We accelerate the transition to a sustainable economic model
We implement innovative and environmentally responsible practices

With responsibility for society

We defend diversity and inclusion
We promote practices that address well-being and public health
We support the Greek heritage and culture and promote creativity
We encourage entrepreneurship and innovation
We promote the well-being of society as a whole through digital literacy and learning

Corporate governance

We adhere to the highest standards of governance
We ensure full transparency in everything we do

Vision & Strategy Our environment Our Society Corporate Governance

See below the annual sustainable development reports (ESG report) of our bank.

3^rd PRB Report 2024

2^nd PRB Report 2023

1^st PRB Report_2022

ATHEX ESG REPORTING GUIDE 2021

ESG Report 2020

ATHEX ESG REPORTING GUIDE

SFDR Regulation

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The above strategic priorities are fully aligned with the fundamental lines of the Bank's and the Group's Sustainable Development Policy.

In particular, the Sustainable Development Policy is based on:

The applicable legislation on sustainable development, sustainable and responsible financing/investment, environmental, social, and governance risk management, sustainable governance, and transparency.
The relevant recommendations and decisions of European and international institutions.
The 17United NationsSustainable Development Goals.
The United Nations Environment Program’s UNEPFI Principles for Responsible Banking.
The Precautionary Principle, as formulated by the UN in accordance with the Rio Declaration 15 of 'Declaration on Environment and Development' (Precautionary Principle-Principle 15 of 'The Rio Declaration on Environment and Development).
The Materiality Principle, as defined by the GRI Standards, through which the Group commits to prioritize, with the participation of its stakeholders, at least every two years, the most significant economic, social and environmental impacts it creates, as well as the other GRI principles regarding the content and quality of sustainable development reports.
The 10 Principles of the United Nations Global Compact
The recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

We aim to establish a framework common to the bank, the group, and all third parties to develop actions and initiatives that promote sustainable development and safeguard the well-being of society, the economy, and the environment.

Along with the Sustainable Development Policy, we faithfully apply the rules of the Bank's and the Groups' Corporate Governance Code, the Code of Ethics and Conduct, as well as the relevant provisions of other group Policies, with the aim of creating a better tomorrow together. More details here.