Core values

- Helaba is committed to supporting the transition to a climate-neutral circular economy, aligning with the Paris Agreement and the climate objectives of the German federal government and the European Union[1][4][5].
- The bank focuses on financing industries and sectors that work towards a more climate-friendly, resource-efficient, and socially just economy, such as energy supply, mobility, and education[2][3].
- Helaba supports public development programs, provides affordable living spaces, and engages in social projects like youth support and social advisory offices in housing developments[2][3].
- The bank promotes diversity, invests in its workforce, and encourages social volunteering among its employees, aiming for at least 1,000 days of social volunteering per year by 2025[1][2].
- Helaba adheres to the Principles of Responsible Banking, the UN Global Compact, and the fundamental conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO), ensuring respect for human rights and environmental protection[1].