■ Monitoring the further implementation of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) Guiding Principles regarding human rights in business and due diligence on products and services. ■ Considering global macro trends and critical trends that are emerging in SA to ensure that Nedbank is prepared or responding appropriately. Alignment with industry best practice Our sustainable risk management approach is informed by, among others, the following industry best practices: ■ The Equator Principles (signatory). ■ The International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards. ■ The UNGC (signatory).