Start of the year press conference

Here you will find photos and curricula vitae of KfW's Executive Board members.

For KfW, responsible banking is not a hollow notion, but a promise to society that constantly motivates its staff in its every-day work.

We are a special bank. How we work, how we define governance and what role sustainability plays in our business.

The subsidiary of KfW Group pools the equity financing available to innovative enterprises and expands it.

Since 2013 KfW Stiftung bundles the corporate social responsibility activities of KfW – acting independently and sustainably.

Innovative ideas are needed to mitigate the consequences of the climate crisis.

The future viability of Germany as a business location depends not least on innovation in the most important fields of technology. With venture and equity capital, KfW and its subsidiary KfW Capital help to advance young and innovative companies with their ideas and visions.

Working towards economic, ecological and social sustainability is a firm element of KfW's mission.

KfW is given excellent ratings by renowned sustainability rating agencies and ranks among top positions in an international sector comparison of all development banks.

By investing in KfW bonds, investors are contributing to the achievement of the United Nations' SDGs. With its SDG mapping, KfW provides transparent information on the extent to which it supports the 17 SDGs.

KfW IPEX-Bank is in charge of international project and export finance, offering tailor-made financing solutions.

KfW's subsidiary DEG finances and advises companies investing in developing and transition countries.

The business sector KfW Development Bank finances development cooperation projects and programmes around the world on behalf of the German Federal Government.