Social
Strengthening diversity,
securing prosperity
Sustainable management also means enabling all people to participate in sustainable prosperity and growth. With their sense of social responsibility, their social commitment and their power of integration, the savings banks are helping to ensure that everyone can benefit from the economic transformation.
Olympics: Making participation possible for everyone
From Team Germany at the Olympics to the German Sports Badge, from elite to grassroots sports – savings banks promote participation and team spirit throughout Germany.
100 years of World Savings Day
World Savings Day celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2024. A special event with a timeless message: Saving means provision, personal responsibility and self-efficacy.
Making life easier for young people
Whether it’s education, housing or leisure activities, savings banks provide start-up assistance for a financially independent and fulfilling adult life.
As we move for culture, we are moved by culture
For 25 years, the Sparkassen-Kulturfonds has had one primary goal: to promote cultural excellence in collaboration with regional associations and local savings banks.
Financial education and female finance
Giving women financial empowerment
Savings banks and their partners promote advisory and support services to give women the confidence to take control of their finances.
Consumers and digitalisation
Wero: Innovation and consumer protection “made in Europe”
The new payment app Wero enables instant transactions without intermediate steps or third-party providers. The service has been available to savings banks’ customers since the beginning of 2025.
