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Sustainability

Our purpose is to preserve and create wealth for our clients and society in a sustainable way. We believe that lasting wealth extends beyond financial assets alone; essential as these may be. That is why we help clients manage their wealth in line with their beliefs and goals, thinking across generations.

Always taking the long-term view, we recognise that financial and sustainability outcomes are interconnected, which offers opportunities as well as posing risks. We therefore consider ESG (environment, social and governance) as part of the decisions we make and do not view it in isolation1. This is also reflected in our roles and expertise, integrating ESG to reduce our environmental impact and drive inclusion and diversity within our operations2 – committing to reach net-zero in our operations by 20303. Through our independent corporate charitable foundation, we support community projects via employee engagement initiatives and donations.

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    Our people

    We believe that we need to foster an inclusive workplace where everyone’s unique contributions are valued and where we optimize our combined talents. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity goes hand in hand with our ambition to contribute to a sustainable and more inclusive world.
  • 2.

    Our clients

    We realize our greatest impact stems from with how we advise and guide clients in their investment decisions. We guide clients in preserving their wealth and shaping lasting legacies that reflect their beliefs. In doing so, we blend investing, lending, and giving with the values our clients live by.
  • 3.

    Our shareholders

    In a world that is constantly evolving, we respond to global challenges with a measured approach. Using our specialist knowledge, decisiveness, and entrepreneurial spirit, we focus on navigating through transitions with resilience and creating long-term value for our shareholders.
  • 4.

    Our society and planet

    Making informed decisions at the right time is key to success in every era, whether it is about protecting assets, the planet or society. In our own operations, we focus on where we can deliver the biggest impact: climate, biodiversity, and inclusion & diversity.
  • Our approach to sustainability

    Learn more
    A clear blue sky and long green field with wind turbines in a distance. Someone holding up the Van Lanschot Kempen mirror to show more windmills in the reflection as our commitment to sustainability.
1 See for more details our policy.
2 See the sustainability statement in our online annual report for details regarding our focus themes.
3 See our climate transition plan for details and scope regarding this commitment.

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