Bank's Policy
Animal Farming & Food Production
30%
Assessed policy
Extract of the policy that covers, or comes closest to covering this criterium
Danske Bank also expects companies in the agriculture sector that it invests in and finances to conduct their business in accordance with the guidelines listed below, whenever relevant:
Animal welfare expectations
• Observe and follow national and EU legislation as well as
relevant industry assurance schemes on animal welfare
• Respect the Five Freedoms of animals
Comments on score: covered
Assessed policy
Extract of the policy that covers, or comes closest to covering this criterium
Danske Bank also expects companies in the agriculture sector that it invests in and finances to conduct their business in accordance with the guidelines listed below, whenever relevant:
Animal welfare expectations
• Observe and follow national and EU legislation as well as
relevant industry assurance schemes on animal welfare
• Respect the Five Freedoms of animals
Comments on score: The bank expects clients to respect the Five Freedoms, but this is not specified further.
Assessed policy
Extract of the policy that covers, or comes closest to covering this criterium
Danske Bank also expects companies in the agriculture sector that it invests in and finances to conduct their business in accordance with the guidelines listed below, whenever relevant:
Animal welfare expectations
• Observe and follow national and EU legislation as well as
relevant industry assurance schemes on animal welfare
• Respect the Five Freedoms of animals
Comments on score: The bank expects clients to respect the Five Freedoms, but this is not specified further.
Assessed policy
Extract of the policy that covers, or comes closest to covering this criterium
Danske Bank also expects companies in the agriculture sector that it invests in and finances to conduct their business in accordance with the guidelines listed below, whenever relevant:
Animal welfare expectations
• Observe and follow national and EU legislation as well as
relevant industry assurance schemes on animal welfare
• Respect the Five Freedoms of animals
Comments on score: The bank expects clients to respect the Five Freedoms, but this is not specified further.
Assessed policy
Extract of the policy that covers, or comes closest to covering this criterium
Danske Bank also expects companies in the agriculture sector that it invests in and finances to conduct their business in accordance with the guidelines listed below, whenever relevant:
Animal welfare expectations
• Observe and follow national and EU legislation as well as
relevant industry assurance schemes on animal welfare
• Respect the Five Freedoms of animals
Comments on score: The bank expects clients to respect the Five Freedoms, but this is not specified further.
Assessed policy
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not covered
Comments on score: not covered
Assessed policy
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not covered
Comments on score: not covered
Assessed policy
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Danske Bank also expects companies in the agriculture sector that it invests in and finances to conduct their business in accordance with the guidelines listed below, whenever relevant:
Animal welfare expectations
• Livestock farming companies are certified in accordance with the criteria of certification schemes that include animal welfare requirements
Comments on score: The bank expects clients to have certification that includes animal welfare.
Assessed policy
Extract of the policy that covers, or comes closest to covering this criterium
Danske Bank also expects companies in the agriculture sector that it invests in and finances to conduct their business in accordance with the guidelines listed below, whenever relevant:
Animal welfare expectations
• Apply a prudent use of antimicrobial medicines (antibiotics) in food-producing animals in order to minimise antimicrobial resistance
Comments on score: covered
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not covered
Comments on score: not covered
Animal Testing
17%
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not covered
Comments on score: not covered
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not covered
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Danske Bank also expects companies in the agriculture sector that it invests in and finances to conduct their business in accordance with the guidelines listed below, whenever relevant:
Animal welfare expectations
• Do not genetically modify animals for food or produce derived food products, unless clear animal welfare benefits can be demonstrated
Comments on score: The bank's clients shall not genetically modify animals, unless for animal welfare benefits
Pets, Entertainment and Fashion
0%
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not covered
Comments on score: not covered
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not covered
Comments on score: not covered
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Governance
38%
Assessed policy
Extract of the policy that covers, or comes closest to covering this criterium
Danske Bank also expects companies in the agriculture sector that it invests in and finances to conduct their business in accordance with the guidelines listed below, whenever relevant:
Animal welfare expectations
• Integrate animal welfare criteria into procurement and operational policies
Comments on score: The bank expects investees in the agriculture sector to include animal welfare in their procurement policies.
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not covered
Comments on score: not covered
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not covered
Comments on score: not covered
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Green Loan Categories
Environmentally sustainable management of living natural resources and land use
Agriculture
Organic farming, certified in compliance with the EU and national regulations.
Fishery and aquaculture
Sustainable fishery certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) or GlobalG.A.P. Aquaculture Certification.
Alternative proteins
Production of plant-based, fermented or cultivated proteins.
Comments on score: The bank finances also the transition towards organic farming, cultured meat and plant-based meat alternatives.