Sustainable Products and Services
Stifel is committed to incorporating long-term value creation into the products and services we provide our clients. As a part of this commitment, Stifel has maintained rigorous due diligence processes across our Institutional and Commercial Banking businesses. In our Institutional Group, we integrate sustainability assessments into our considerations, leveraging our Equity Research department's innovative Sustainability Assessment Framework. Additionally, within Commercial Banking, sustainability analyses are an important piece of our loan assessment process. We evaluate environmental, human capital, and corporate governance risks, seeking transparency and mitigation efforts from companies to ensure adherence to robust lending practices and risk-aware activities.
Additionally, Stifel’s public finance initiatives underscores our commitment to driving positive, long-term change through our products and services. Our Public Finance group provides financing for impactful projects such as affordable housing, schools, and green bond projects, contributing significantly to community development. In 2023, Stifel maintained our position as the top underwriter of affordable multifamily housing developments in the United States, reflecting our steadfast commitment to fostering affordable housing solutions nationwide. These initiatives exemplify Stifel's proactive approach to sustainability and our role in driving meaningful societal impact through our responsible financial practices.