Danske Bank Achieves Platinum Level in Northern Ireland Environmental Survey

Danske Bank has been recognised for its sustainability performance by achieving Platinum Level in the 2025 Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey. The annual survey, organised by responsible business network Business in the Community Northern Ireland (BITC), highlights organisations leading environmental action across sectors in Northern Ireland.

The results were announced at a dedicated event that brought together 150 participating organisations from sectors including general manufacturing, local authority, education, utilities, construction, information and communications technology, and food and drink. A total of 41 organisations achieved the top Platinum level, signalling strong environmental commitment and progress.

Dr Lisa McIlvenna, Managing Director at Business in the Community Northern Ireland, said: “The Survey is a self-disclosure exercise that offers organisations a way to be externally assessed and scored on their environmental efforts and performance. Participating organisations are sent a Gap Analysis Report to help them to identify areas that need action and highlights where they are performing well, so it’s a comparison tool and real driver for improvement.”

Chris Martin, Head of Sustainability at Danske Bank UK, added: “Businesses continue to face calls to demonstrate meaningful action on climate and environmental challenges, and ways to reduce their environmental impact. We’ve achieved Platinum this year, but we know there’s always more to be done. Benchmarking against other leading organisations in Northern Ireland is a valuable tool that helps us to measure our progress, celebrate our successes and ensure we continue to improve.”

The survey findings also reveal broader trends among participating organisations, including increased efforts to quantify climate risks and implement mitigation strategies. Many survey respondents reported action on greenhouse gas emissions, with a growing number including scope 3 emissions in their reporting. Circular economy practices such as purchasing recycled materials and reducing single-use packaging were also highlighted.

The Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey continues to serve as a key barometer for environmental performance and provides participating organisations with actionable insights to drive future improvements.