Building on the framework of the ESG pillars, the Guidelines are structured around six key aspects of ESG management and governance. The Guidelines also provide guidance on how banks can disclose material and reliable sustainability information in their annual report and other stakeholder communications.

The ESG Guidelines for Banks are covered in the sections below in summary and are also available in the Guidelines booklet in detail.

Governance of Sustainability Governance of Sustainability
Developing an Integrated Sustainability Strategy Developing an Integrated Sustainability Strategy
Sustainability and Risk Management Sustainability and Risk Management
Managing Sustainability Impacts Managing Sustainability Impacts
Performance Monitoring and Measurement Performance Monitoring and Measurement
Disclosure and Transparency Disclosure and Transparency