About this report
Rabobank is driven to create value for our clients and other stakeholders. Key inputs fuel our
strategy and business model, allowing us to fulfil our mission and vision, and maximise both our
output and our impact on members, customers, the society and our employees. Therefore the
2017 Annual Report takes an integrated approach, highlighting Rabobank's contribution to our
various stakeholders by providing both financial and non-financial information. This report and
Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the appropriate reporting standards
and guidelines and it relates to the reporting period 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2017. They
were published on 15 March 2018 on Rabobank's corporate website. See appendix 1 for more
information.
Contents Introduction Management report Appendices Corporate governance Consolidated Financial Statements Company Financial Statements
Integrated reporting
Our integrated reporting approach rests on two pillars: our
value creation model and materiality matrix.The value creation
model is about how we create economic, social and ecological
value through our capital resources, business model and
strategic priorities.This model enables a transparent view of
our ability to create value over the short, medium and long
term. It begins with three key inputs: human and social capital,
intellectual capital and financial resources.These inputs lead to
our business model, including Rabobank's mission, vision and
strategy. Finally, the output and impact section of the model
is structured along the 18 material topics from the materiality
matrix.
Materiality
The materiality analysis provides insight into the choices we
made in the reporting year. This is illustrated in a materiality
matrix, which shows the topics that require attention as
they have substantial impact on both our stakeholders and
on Rabobank. Information on the process of determining
materiality and the boundaries of the topics is provided in
Appendix 1Rabobank's mission is Growing a better world
together. Through our strategic focus areas - Banking for the
Netherlands and Banking for Food - we offer value-added
products and services to our customers in the Netherlands
and in Food Agri in the world. We are committed to making
a difference as a leading, cooperative, client-driven bank, in
the Netherlands and around the world and to being a rock-
solid bank with strong financial capital and liquidity buffers for
financial solidity and high credit ratings made possible by our
empowered employees.
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