Sustainable operation
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Sustainable operation

SID Banka has been an initiator of investments in the sustainable economy and a promoter of the circular economy since 2010.

Through its activities within the framework of its mission and mandate, SID banka contributes to the achievement of broader social goals in line with the key elements of sustainable development in Slovenia, based on a successful economy, social security and care for the environment.  

 

We provide financing to the Slovenian economy in the field of renewable energy sources, efficient use of energy, clean transport, pollution prevention and control, sustainable water and wastewater management, green buildings, environmentally sustainable management of living natural resources and land use and products, production, technology and circular economy processes, etc.  

 

We incorporate environmental, social and corporate factors (so-called ESG factors) into financing processes, thus encouraging companies to operate sustainably.

SID Bank is a proud recipient of the Green Star certificate

Sustainable business is a necessity of today's time. Embracing sustainability in business means acknowledging and recognizing that all business decisions have a significant impact on the planet and people in both negative and positive ways.  
That is why we at SID Banka are very proud of our sustainability orientation and commitment to reducing our impact on the environment. This is evidenced, among other things, by receiving the Green Star certificate, which is awarded by CER – Partnership for a Sustainable Economy.
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Green investments

Suitability of green investment

Green Checker is an advanced sustainability analysis tool that allows you to assess the compliance of your investment with the European Sustainability Classification (EU Taxonomy) and the environmental and social impact of your investments or business decisions. 

 

With the help of the app, you will be able to better understand how your investments contribute to sustainable development and environmental goals.

EIB Green Eligibility Checker

This tool was developed by the European Investment Bank with the aim of simplifying the determination of the greenness of investments and its effects. In areas where the EU Taxonomy has not yet been developed or defined, the tool is provisionally based on the standards of the European Investment Bank.

 

A sustainable analysis of your investment can be an important factor in assessing the acceptability of your investment for financing by SID Bank and its conditions, including the interest rate.

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What does Green Checker offer you?

  • Sustainability analysis

    Making a detailed assessment of the sustainability impact of your investments and business decisions.

  • Individual advice

    Based on the results of the sustainability analysis, you can get advice tailored to your investment to improve your sustainability impact.

  • Sustainability goals

    You can set sustainability goals for your investment, which you monitor in real time.

  • Educational resources

    You can gain access to a rich knowledge base on sustainable investments and their impact.

Carbon footprint

Carbon footprint as a measure of environmental impact

The term carbon footprint is used to illustrate the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases (hereinafter referred to as GHG) emissions caused by the operations of organizations.


The carbon footprint for SID Bank is becoming one of the basic criteria for assessing and monitoring the impact of its operations on the environment.

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Purpose of calculating the carbon footprint

The purpose is to report on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from the provision of financial services activities within the framework of the licences issued by the Bank of Slovenia, lending through commercial banks and savings banks, cooperation with other commercial banks in banking syndicates and direct financing of final beneficiaries.

How is the carbon footprint measured?

The measurement and monitoring of the bank's SID carbon footprint is carried out in accordance with the requirements of the GHG Protocol – A Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard, according to the GHG emission ranges 1, 2 and 3.