FMO came out number 1 out of a peer group of 24 financial institutions on sustainability, the 24 institutions also including European Investment Bank and World Bank.
The table was produced in January 2012 by the highly-respected rating agency Sustainalytics, who gave FMO an overall sustainability score of 86, a mark significantly higher than the sector average of 54.
On all three themes that are rated, Environmental, Governance and Social, FMO received high scores. Sustainalytics concluded that FMO has strong ESG policies and procedures that are implemented effectively. This rating further demonstrates FMO’s commitment to sustainability and responsible investment.
Sustainalytics’ customers include over 100 companies in the financial sector.
