ESG
Leumi’s ESG Commitment: Creating Long-Term Sustainable Value
Leumi integrates ESG considerations into its core business and risk management to help address the pressing environmental and social challenges of our time.
We aim to create long-term shareholder value by supporting our clients in achieving their goals and fostering an inclusive, development-driven culture for our employees. By maintaining strong governance, supporting the transition to a sustainable economy, and investing in our communities, we advance economic growth.
Environment
Environmental financing and investments
NIS 54.2Bn in total credit (December 2025). 20% in renewable energies, 45% in green building, 21% in clean transportation, 7% in water and sewage. Target for 2030: NIS 70 Bn
Strategic Collaboration with the European Investment Bank (EIB)
A EUR 750 million credit line focused on financing environmental, social and financial inclusion purposes
Green Bonds
Issuing USD 500 million in green bonds, with 100% of the proceeds allocated to eligible environmental projects
Reducing Carbon Footprint
Target for 2030: a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2021. As of 2025, emissions were reduced by 30%
Social
Investment in the community
Leumi invested NIS 48 million in community initiatives, focusing on long-term social partnerships, education, and support for vulnerable populations.
Volunteer Hours
3,000 Leumi employees participated in volunteer activities in 2025, supporting a broad range of social and educational programs across Israel.
Gender Diversity
Women represent 62% of Leumi’s workforce and 53% of senior management, reflecting the Bank’s commitment to equal opportunity at all organizational levels.
Procurement
88% of Leumi’s procurement is sourced locally, with 34% directed to small and mid-sized businesses, supporting the local economy and strengthening diverse suppliers.
Corporate Governance
Board of Directors
100% of Board members are independent, and 40% are women.
Best Practices
Leumi reports in Unified ESG Reporting Architecture approach, alignment with TCFD, TNFD, ISSB and GRI standards, integrating ESG considerations into its corporate governance policies.
Employee Training
Leumi employees completed approximately 160,000 training hours in 2025.
Human Rights
Human rights considerations are embedded across employee, customer, and supplier management, including accessibility, fair treatment, and support for vulnerable populations.