SUSTAINABILITY
AT BNY

 

OUR STRATEGY

 

BNY plays an important role in the global financial system and that foundation drives our approach to sustainability. We manage our firm with a focus on resilience, and we operate to help enable an inclusive, sustainable and trusted financial system.
We empower our clients and partners with solutions to meet their own sustainability objectives. 

Our approach is aligned to BNY’s strategic pillars: Be More for Our Clients, Run Our Company Better and Power Our Culture. 

Sustainable Solutions

BNY’s global scale and position within the financial system enables us to offer insights and capabilities that help our clients navigate complexity and achieve their own ambitions.

Inclusive Economy

We believe a more resilient financial system is one where everyone can participate and succeed in the global economy.

 

  • Financial Access

  • Market Reach and Innovation

  • Community Empowerment

Environment

We work to embed climate and other environmental considerations across our business and improve our operational footprint.

 

  • Global Emissions Strategy

  • Sustainable Operations

  • Climate Risk Management

Trust

We demonstrate trust through responsible governance, strong risk management and by upholding ethical, transparent business standards.

 

  • Corporate Governance

  • Sustainability Risk Management

  • Responsible Business 

In these transformative times, we remain focused on capturing positive outcomes for our clients. We believe that sustainability and sound business practices offer additional opportunities for us to help them achieve their own ambitions and manage long-term risks in line with their business objectives.”

— Meaghan Muldoon, BNY Chief Sustainability Officer

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

We are proud to be recognized around the world by leading indices, media, professional organizations and community groups. 

"World's Most Admired
CompaniesTM" for 2025

28th appearance on the list

"America's Most Innovative
CompaniesTM" for 2025

3rd appearance on the list

"America's Most Just
Companies" for 2025

4th appearance on the list

Additional Reports & Policies

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