NWB Bank joins De WaterBank cooperative to promote sustainable water use in the Netherlands

‘Water is becoming increasingly scarce, and we share a responsibility to use it wisely. We all have a role to play in ensuring the water value chain is sustainable,’ says Lidwin van Velden, CEO of NWB Bank.

NWB Bank provides financing to the water authorities, as well as drinking water and industrial water companies. As a national promotional bank, our mission is to invest in a water-conscious, sustainable society. De WaterBank’s focus on rebalancing the water cycle by reusing residual water aligns with NWB Bank’s mission – which is why we support this initiative through our membership.

‘By joining De WaterBank cooperative, NWB Bank is endorsing the initiative to align the local water supply and demand,’ says Aard Kluck, account manager, specialised finance. ‘We look forward to working together.’

‘Creating a regional residual water chain requires vision, cooperation and smart financing,’ says Marco Stevens, chairman of De WaterBank. ‘With NWB Bank joining us, we are gaining a partner that not only understands the public water sector but also finances it. Their involvement strengthens our ambition to build a robust, circular water infrastructure. Thanks to NWB Bank’s knowledge and financial capacity, we can accelerate the shift from local initiatives to national water solutions more quickly.’

NWB bank account manager specialised finance Aard Kluck (middle) receives the membership certificate and shield from members of the board of De WaterBank Sander Reuvers and Richard van Delden.