Sustainability at MeDirect
As the world confronts challenges on many levels, MeDirect continues to make every possible effort to play a positive role in the communities in which we operate.
Whether it is protecting our environment, promoting diversity and inclusion, helping those who are vulnerable, or providing financial literacy education, our aim is to promote sustainability within our operations and in society.
This page serves to highlight our ESG strategy and provide information on our latest sustainability initiatives.
MeDirect’s ESG Strategy
- Governance - MeDirect will continue building a responsible and sustainable organisation based on sound values and ESG principles
- Employees – MeDirect will continue to create an attractive and inclusive organisation, promoting diversity and equality that supports professional developments
- Environment - MeDirect will continue in its efforts to support decarbonisation through mitigation and adaptation practices across the organisation
- Society - MeDirect will continue fostering inclusion, accessibility and financial literacy while supporting local communities
Our efforts are being recognised
Ecovadis
NCPE
Non-Financial Reporting
Up to and including 2024, MeDirect reported on its sustainability progress through the Group’s annual non-financial report. This report included disclosures on the ESG Strategy 2022–2025 and the related strategic initiatives, as well as information on the Group’s policies, governance frameworks, non-financial data, and environmental, social and employee-related matters.
In 2026 and beyond, MeDirect will continue to build on the ESG efforts implemented in previous years, by embedding sustainability into our business model, governance and risk management framework. The Group continues to disclose information on the management of ESG risks through its Pillar III disclosures.
Sustainable Finance Disclosures
Under Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial services sector (SFDR), MeDirect is required to publish entity and product-specific disclosures. As a discretionary portfolio management and financial advisory services provider, MeDirect publishes these required disclosures. Furthermore, MeDirect ensures transparency by including information regarding remuneration practices within this document.
Sustainability Investing Preferences
MeDirect asks clients about sustainability preferences, related to environmental, social and governance, during the suitability assessment carried out prior to the provision of financial advisory and discretionary portfolio management services in accordance to MIFID II. The intention is to assist in building ESG awareness and redirecting capital into more sustainable investments.
Sustainability Risk Policy
Under Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial services sector (SFDR), MeDirect is required to publish entity and product-specific disclosures. As a discretionary portfolio management and financial advisory services provider, MeDirect publishes these required disclosures. Furthermore, MeDirect ensures transparency by including information regarding the no consideration of adverse impacts of investment decisions on sustainability factors and the integration of sustainability risks in the remuneration policy within this document.
Read about our latest Community initiatives
MeDirect hosts Otters ASC registration day
MeDirect’s branch in Victoria Gozo last weekend hosted the Otters ASC summer swimming school registration,
MeDirect sponsors Spartacus TriSports Event in Gozo
MeDirect becomes Official Banking Partner of the Spartacus Gozo
Hybrid Steel, Swim, or Run Endurance events happening in Marsalforn on 7 June 2026
MeDirect supports Alive Foundation
MeDirect Bank Malta supports the Alive Foundation and its efforts to raise funds for cancer research in Malta.
Financial education
MeDirect’s purpose is to give customers control over their finances. This means we take financial literacy very seriously and are committed to providing the public with access to the best global financial expertise.
Responsible products
We are also here to reward those who embrace sustainability in their own lives. MeDirect offers preferential rates on home loans to those who commit to making their properties energy efficient.
Would you like to invest sustainably?
Our trading platform gives you the opportunity to identify and filter Mutual Funds and ETFs which focus on sustainability.
Responsible procurement
MeDirect is committed to the highest standards of business conduct. Supplier and Business Partner Code of Conduct sets the fundamental standards and principles expected from MeDirect suppliers and business partners with regards to business ethics and compliance, labour practices and work environment as well as environment protection.
Public Accessibility Statement
At MeDirect Bank Malta plc, we are committed to ensuring that our services are accessible to all, including persons with disabilities. This commitment is aligned with the obligations set out in the Accessibility Measures (European Accessibility Act) Regulations (S.L. 627.03), which transpose Directive (EU) 2019/882 into Maltese law.
We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our digital services, including our internet banking platform and mobile application. We are committed to aligning our digital platforms with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, and continue to enhance accessibility as part of our ongoing development efforts.
Some accessibility features that have been or are being implemented include:
- Compatibility with keyboard navigation and screen readers
- Use of alternative text for images and non-text content
- Clear and consistent layout and structure
- Improved colour contrast and support for scalable text
- Inclusion of captions or transcripts for multimedia content (where applicable)
Our latest Media Releases
MeDirect wins European award for digital savings and investing platform excellence
MeDirect Group has won the Digital Savings and Investing Platform Excellence Award 2026 (Europe). This award, presented by Capital Finance International (CFI.co),
MeDirect enhances investment offering with lower, simpler pricing
MeDirect Bank (Malta) plc has announced a new, more competitive pricing structure for investment services on its digital platform, designed to make investing more accessible
MeDirect hosts free public webinar on how conflict impacts the global economy
MeDirect Bank will host a free public webinar on Thursday 21st May at 6.00pm, examining the economic and investment implications of geopolitical conflict.
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