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2024 Sustainability Report

Sustainability.

The story our people and stakeholders continue to write for the future of generations, guided by the hope of a new era of solidarity and global collaboration.

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Joint Message from the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer.

180 years of stories — and many more yet to be told — of people and families, businesses, social economy entities and communities who, alongside us, have shaped the purpose of this long journey and have also stood as witnesses to a vision of future and prosperity shaped by each moment in time.
Manuel Ferreira Teixeira
Presidente Pedro Leão

Manuel Ferreira Teixeira

Chairman of the Board of Directors

Pedro Leitão

Chief Executive Officer

Double Materiality Assessment.

In 2024, in anticipation of regulatory requirements such as the CSRD, Banco Montepio Group conducted its first double materiality assessment, in accordance with the guidelines developed by EFRAG.

The concept of double materiality considers two complementary dimensions of materiality:

  • Impact materiality: evaluates how the institution's operations and value chain affect society and the environment.
  • Financial materiality: considers how the business is influenced by sustainability-related matters.

A double materiality assessment enables us to identify the most relevant material topics for our activity and stakeholders, as well as to assess sustainability-related impacts, risks, and opportunities (IROs) across the value chain.

56

IROs assessed, from which emerged:

34

Impacts

22

Risks and Opportunities

Material ESRS

E1 - Climate Change
E4 - Biodiversity and Ecosystems
S1 - Own Workforce
S2 - Workers in the Value Chain
S3 - Affected Communities
S4 - Consumers and End-users
G1 - Business Conduct

Double Materiality Matrix

Double Materiality Matrix
  • 1. Climate change – mitigation and adaptation (E1)
  • 2. Impacts on the extent and condition of ecosystems (E4)
  • 3. Working conditions (S1)
  • 4. Equal treatment and opportunities for all (S1)
  • 5. Other work-related rights (S1)
  • 6. Other work-related rights (S2)
  • 7. Civil and political rights of affected communities (S3)
  • 8. Economic, social and cultural rights of affected communities (S3)
  • 9. Personal safety of consumers or end users (S4)
  • 10. Information on impacts for consumers or end users (S4)
  • 11. Corporate culture (G1)
Social
Governance
Environmental

Double Materiality Matrix

Double Materiality Matrix

Valuable
Capitals.

Natural Capital

We acknowledge that our operations may have environmental implications. As such, we are progressively integrating environmental considerations into our activities across the value chain.

In 2024, we strengthened the calculation of our carbon footprint by expanding its scope to encompass the entire Banco Montepio Group and by refining the methodologies applied.

Strategic targets defined to achieve net zero by

2045

Green Asset Ratio 2024 in accordance with the European Taxonomy

0.6%

32% increase vs. 2023
Carbon footprint

2,326,561

tCO2e
+96% exposure to financed emissions assessed

96%

€14,261 million total exposure
2024 Emissions by Scope

1,292

tCO2e (0.1%) Scope 1

1,061

tCO2e (<0.1%) Scope 2

2,324,208

tCO2e (99.9%) Scope 3
Recycled Cards

343,000

the equivalent of 1,716 kg of plastic
Number of Trees Planted

1,796

as a result of recycling efforts

Social Capital

We strive to build a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve, promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion as key drivers of shared success.

Gender equality maintained within the Executive Committee and across the employee base

50%

Women in
management and leadership positions

38%

WEPs Leader
with a score of

88%

Pay Ratios*(average remuneration)
0.93 Management and Leadership
0.96 Technical Roles
1.01 Administrative Roles

*Pay ratio calculated based on the average annual remuneration of women over the average annual remuneration of men, for each professional category

We are recognised as a trusted partner of Social and Solidarity Economy entities, supporting them in fulfilling their mission and contributing to social sustainability. At Banco Montepio, we provide a business area fully dedicated to the Social Economy, with specialised teams that understand the sector’s specificities and foster its development across the country.

Corporate Volunteering
62 participants
429h of volunteering
2024 Academic Excellence Awards
71,250 total support provided to 78 students (an increase of 48% compared to 2023)
Supported Projects – Microcredit
>90 projects supported (> €2 million in funding)
140 jobs created

Financial Capital

We monitor socio-economic developments and leverage our financial performance to invest in strong, lasting relationships with our stakeholders.

We achieved a record net profit result, driven by the growth of the financial margin and operational efficiency, which offset adverse effects and reflected the strength of our business model and the resilience of the strategy implemented.

Support for the issuance of sustainable bonds
€2.8M I-VINTE SEIS 2024-2033 Energy efficiency in public lighting in Setúbal
€9M ALENTEJO
CENTRAL SMARTLIGHT
2024-2031
Energy efficiency in public lighting in Central Alentejo
€6M TMG Automotive
2024-2028
Promotion of the sustainable transition, aimed at reducing GHG intensity
Net profit

110 M€

+287% vs. 2023
Total capital ratio

19.3%

0.5% increase vs. 2023
CET1
(phasing-in)

16.1%

Rating 'Investment Grade'* by all 3 agencies
Moody's, Fitch and DBRS
on Banco Montepio's
deposits

*Investment Grade corresponds to the "highest level within the investment category"

Measuring our
Social Impact.

In 2024, we reinforced our methodology for measuring our Social Impact, based on the Theory of Change, to better assess and transparently communicate the value created. Through this methodology, we monitor the instruments that promote access to financial resources and sustain our contribution to the communities where we operate.

Our approach is based on three core focus areas:

  • 1. Financing the Social Economy
  • 2. Supporting access to permanent home ownership
  • 3. Financing aligned with the People pillar

Alignment with the following Sustainable Development Goals

No Poverty Good Health and Well-being Quality Education Reduced Inequalities Sustainable Cities and Communities
Aggregate social impact

725 M€

Total invested in social value initiatives in 2024
Financing the
social economy

285 M€

in credit granted to Social Economy Entities with a social purpose
Supporting access to permanent housing

434 M€

29% granted to young people under the age of 35
Financing aligned with
the "People" Pillar

5.7 M€

Includes €1.5M in the Impact Innovation Fund, where we hold an advisory seat
Impacto Social