Building a more sustainable world together
Keen to do your bit for a more sustainable world but not sure where to start? With KBC on hand, you won’t have to go about it alone. You may be interested to learn that you can start out by taking small steps that ensure you can live more sustainably but without feeling it in your wallet. We also offer responsible investments that allow you to invest in more sustainable companies. We’ll provide you with all the support you need and make sure we lead by example. This is our way of moving forward with you to achieve greater sustainability.
If you use KBC Mobile, you can find in one place news articles on sustainability and all our solutions for investing responsibly, borrowing to fund more sustainable investments and protecting those investments financially. Just select ‘Becoming more sustainable together’ in the app’s start screen.
You can start by taking your own simple steps to help achieve a more sustainable world and also keep your spending under control. Regardless of how big the steps you take, we’ll be there to provide support and make things much easier for you.
Living more sustainably
- ‘Energy insights’ and ‘Save on energy bills’ in KBC Mobile let you can keep a tighter rein on your monthly energy expenditure. Feel free to tell Kate, your digital assistant at the top right of KBC Mobile: ‘I want to save energy.’
- You can borrow more cheaply if you buy an energy-efficient home or carry out energy-saving renovations. Learn more.
- If you take out home insurance at KBC, your charging station and home battery are automatically covered too. Solar panels may also be covered, but as this is not always the case, it’s best to check with your Insurance Expert to make sure.
Remember, borrowing money also costs money.
Getting around more sustainably
- You can use KBC Mobile to buy tickets quickly and easily from De Lijn, SNCB and STIB or to book a bicycle for a day from Mobit, Blue-Bike and Velo Antwerpen.
- If you occasionally need to rent a shared car, simply book one with ‘Cambio’ in KBC Mobile (no subscription required). If you feel car sharing is a good alternative to your own car, your insurance can be extended to cover that too.
- If you’re considering switching to an electric car or electric bicycle, we can offer attractive loans and appropriate insurance cover.
Responsible investing funds enable you to invest in companies that explicitly acknowledge the importance of the environment, social issues and corporate governance.
That specific focus does not mean that you have to compromise on your returns. Research shows that social and financial returns can go hand in hand: funds that invest responsibly generate similar long-term returns to traditional funds.
Lastly, responsible investing means you have an impact on the business world. KBC enters into a dialogue on your behalf with the companies you invest in and helps determine their operations through the exercise of voting rights at general meetings.
Did you know that two out of three new investors at KBC choose to invest responsibly?
‘As a bank-insurance company, we play an important role in the transition to a more sustainable future. Not just for our own generation, but for future ones too. It’s important that we reduce our footprint and have a more positive impact on society. We encourage our employees and our customers to work together and meet this challenge as one.’
Johan Thijs, KBC Group CEO
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