Our selected Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AGENDA

Our selected UN SDGs reflect the areas where we can make the greatest positive impact in our core markets and create long-term value for our stakeholders.

SDG 5

Relevant UN SDG Target(s)

5.1 End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere.

5.5 Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life.

OCBC's contributions:

  • Launched OCBC Women Unlimited in Hong Kong, a programme dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs
  • Commitment to Gender Pay Equity
SDG 7

Relevant UN SDG Target(s)

7.2 By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix.

7.3 Double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency by 2030.

OCBC’s contributions:

  • Maximising renewable energy adoption
  • Improving building energy efficiency
  • Providing renewable energy financing solutions for clients
SDG 8

Relevant UN SDG Target(s)

8.5 By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value.

8.8 Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments of all workers, including migrant workers, particularly women migrants and those in precarious employment.

OCBC’s contributions:

  • Initiated Grow Your Way Expedition
  • Ensuring the wellbeing of our employees
  • Providing unconscious bias learning opportunities
  • Creating a strong culture of governance
SDG 9

Relevant UN SDG Target(s)

9.4 By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes, all countries taking action in accordance with their respective capabilities.

OCBC’s contributions:

  • Promoting the adoption of electric vehicles
  • Co-creating innovative sustainable solutions with businesses
SDG 11

Relevant UN SDG Target(s)

11.3 By 2030, enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanisation and capacity for participatory, integrated and sustainable human settlement planning and management in all countries.

OCBC’s contributions:

  • Maintaining building certifications
  • Building knowledge and solution ecosystems for customers
  • Collaborating with strategic partners to drive adoption of sustainability in the real estate sector
SDG 13

Relevant UN SDG Target(s)

13.3 Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning.

OCBC’s contributions:

  • Commitment to net zero and progress update
  • Maintaining carbon neutrality for banking operational emissions
  • Enhanced Oil & Gas prohibitions
  • Broadened the scope of Agriculture & Forestry Responsible Financing Policy
  • Launched single-use plastics recycling initiative
  • Sponsored rainforest restoration in Sumatra, Indonesia
  • Enhanced methodology for climate scenario analysis
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Learn more about our sustainability initiatives supporting our selected UN SDGs.