Sustainable development is necessary to secure a future that meets our current needs as well as the needs of future generations. This is why sustainability is a key pillar of AIB UK’s business strategy – we are keenly aware of our role to engage and support our customers and other stakeholders to achieve a more sustainable tomorrow.

Global climate extremes are now occurring at a rate unlike any we have encountered in our lifetime, so we continue to embed sustainability across the organisation to advance our internal transformation while supporting the transition to a low carbon economy for our customers.

We pledge to do more to empower people to build a sustainable future.

Colin Hunt, Chief Executive Officer at AIB

Hilary Gormley, Managing Director of AIB UK

Sustainability Strategy & 2023 Progress

Climate & Environmental Action

Climate & Environmental Action

We provide responsible green finance to support the transition to a low-carbon future.

Societal & Workforce Progress

Societal & Workforce Progress

We are striving to be a positive influence on society and to make a positive economic contribution, improving the lives of people and their communities and helping to build a brighter and fairer future.

Governance & Responsible Business

Governance & Responsible Business

We will pride ourselves on acting responsibly, with integrity and transparency, while embedding ESG capabilities and measures at the heart of our business.

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See the Sustainability section of our UK Annual Financial Report HERE

 

Sustainability Sector Guides

Office Sustainbility Guide

Office Guide

This guide is suitable for any business operating out of an office premises who want to reduce their environmental impact and transition to a more sustainable operating model

Click to read.

AIB Group Sustainability Performance and ESG Ratings

Sustainability Report 2022 – Complete

Sustainability Report 2023 – Complete

AIB Group plc have published their annual detailed Sustainability Report for the year ended 31 December 2023. Read more about their progress and journey to date.

CDP

CDP

The international environmental impact non-profit organisation CDP highlighted AIB Group plc as a global leader in corporate climate action. AIB Group plc has achieved the Leadership rating since 2016. Click here to view our 2023 response.

S&P Global

S&P Global 

In the 2023 Corporate Sustainability Assessment, AIB Group plc achieved a score of 61/100 (2022: 70/100) which, as at 27 Oct 2023, placed us in the 91st percentile of banks (2022: 94th percentile). AIB Group plc is also listed as a member of the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2023.

MSCI

MSCI 

In June 2024, AIB received a rating of AA (on a scale of AAA-CCC) in the MSCI ESG Ratings assessment*.

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FTSE4Good 

Since July 2020 AIB Group plc has been a member of the FTSE4Good Index Series which identifies companies demonstrating strong ESG practices measured against globally recognised standards. You can find out more here.

Sustainalytics​

Sustainalytics​

On 23 May 2024 AIB received an ESG Risk Rating of 11.4. This rating was assessed by Morningstar Sustainalytics to be at Low Risk of experiencing material financial impacts from ESG factors and was ranked by Sustainalytics as 59 out of 1,051 Banks. AIB is also a Sustainalytics ESG Industry Top Rated company for 2024.**

If you would like further information, please visit our Group sustainability webpage at aib.ie/sustainability

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