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    Highlights

    Gain in-depth insights into our strategic sustainability approaches and key performance indicators. Learn about the measures we are taking to achieve our goals and how we are embedding responsibility in our business areas.

    July 2025

    Roots for the future: fertile soils, growing yield

    A sugar cane producer from Guatemala is committed to sustainable cultivation. It focuses on soil health, reducing the use of agrochemicals and taking a regenerative approach.

    July 2025

    Hydrogen as a key technology: everything depends on infrastructure

    Hydrogen plays a significant role in decarbonising the CO₂ intensive economy. As a clean energy source, it can replace fossil fuels and pave the way for a sustainable future.

    July 2025

    Sustainable and environmentally friendly: focus on biomethane

    Biomethane can make an important contribution to the energy transition in Europe. The fuel is low in CO2, is produced from domestic resources and is compatible with the existing gas infrastructure.

    June 2025

    Making a difference: strengthening human rights in supply chains

    Despite growing attention, human rights violations are still widespread in global supply chains. Against this backdrop, KfW Development Bank has launched the “Voluntary Level of Ambition in Supply Chains” initiative – also known by its German acronym FALKE.

    September 2024

    How fair change can work

    A just transition is intended to ensure the transition to a climate-neutral economy takes place in a fair and sustainable manner. The aim is to compensate as much as possible for social disadvantages.

    August 2024

    Professional future for young Indians

    Many young people who come from rural areas of India are often unable to find work in future-oriented professions in the IT industry. The reason: a lack of practical programming knowledge despite having an academic education.