S1-SBM-2 - Involvement of internal stakeholders

The strategy is prepared by the strategy team before being submitted to the Management Board and the Supervisory Board for approval. Membership of the strategy team is not determined by departmental affiliation or hierarchical level. Instead, members are selected so as to ensure broad representation across the organisation. A representative of the Staff Council, which represents the interests of all employees, is also a member of the strategy team.

In addition, processes for involving employees are initiated throughout the year. A key organisation-wide format in this regard was the “Culture Check” employee survey conducted in 2025. This organisation-wide format is supplemented by exchanges in small groups or themed events such as Diversity Day.

The principle of “speak up”, that is, giving and accepting open and constructive feedback, is firmly embedded in Rentenbank’s management principles and is practised across departments and hierarchical levels.

No material human-rights-related risks were identified as part of the double materiality assessment. Nor were any adverse impacts identified that would need to be remedied.