Social commitment

One of the ways for our bank to demonstrate our social commitment is through sponsorship. Projects and/or activities connected to water are eligible for a financial contribution from the bank. Indeed, we are proud sponsors of the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam and the Flood Museum in Ouwerkerk.

Requests for sponsorships or donations can be sent by e-mail to directiesecretariaat@nwbbank.com. Requests must contain a short explanation and a (draft) budget. An internal sponsorship committee will subsequently evaluate the requests.

Watermonsters

We have been sponsoring a Natuur en Milieu initiative called Vang de Watermonsters (Water samples) since 2021. This is an annual citizen survey on the water quality of small bodies of water in the Netherlands. Citizen scientists or school classes can sign up with Natuur en Milieu to help with the measurements. This research is essential as the quality of many small water bodies remains unknown. The measurement data will give us a better understanding of overall water quality and how to reduce water pollution, something we are keen to support.

De Groene Vloot

Climate change is the greatest challenge of our generation. The Green Fleet is a leadership programme that invests in young professionals who want to accelerate the transition to sustainability. As the sustainable water bank, we are eager to contribute, together with other water organisations, to the mission of De Groene Vloot, which centres on a sustainable future.

Waterinnovatieprijs

Every two years, in collaboration with the Union of Water Authorities, the Waterschapshuis and STOWA, we award the Water Innovation Prize. The water authorities are tasked with providing sufficient, clean and safe water as sustainably as possible. By continuously innovating, these water-related challenges are addressed more intelligently, effectively and affordably. The prize-winning innovations are those that can be applied within the tasks and responsibilities of the water authorities. The Water Innovation Prize provides a platform for innovative projects, initiatives and techniques.