uruguaySantanderSantander in Uruguay is a pillar of the community and a force for positive change in the country’s development. It is involved in numerous social initiatives, such as organising blood donation days and helping children in poverty. Santander also sponsors children’s orchestras and a paper collection programme to help low income schools, among other charities.
Year: 2015
Sekerbank
turkeySekerbankSustainable banking has long played into the commercial direction of Sekerbank. Since the mid-1950s the bank has built its business around social development and foundational accomplishments. As the standard-bearer in Turkey, the bank pushes boundaries and lifts platforms to bring about social development from within the banking industry.
ING
south koreaINGTaking a deterministic approach to sustainable banking practices in the local market, ING in South Korea has a sustainable lending team that looks out for the most deserving and long-term projects. The bank sets about this with a range of goals and performance metrics that allow it to analyse the very best in sustainable practice.
Nedbank
south africa NedbankThe Nedbank Group takes sustainability extremely seriously – from responsible lending to green funding and a plethora of other sustainability initiatives.The bank fully supports client drives while pushing its own. Nedbank has also taken a special interest in renewable energy, considering landfill gases, and solar, hydro and wind energies as paramount.
Saudi Hollandi Bank
saudi arabiaSaudi Hollandi BankSaudi Hollandi Bank is the longest-established provider of financial products and services to Saudi Arabia’s leading companies – large and small – and is building a strong reputation in the retail market. Over the past 88 years, the bank has maintained a consistently strong capital base while incorporating a broader social engagement.
Doha Bank
qatarDoha BankA leading financial services firm in Qatar, Doha Bank is known for its tech innovations, offering banking services to retail, private and corporate clients through an array of channels. Particularly focused on SMEs, the group is dedicated to fostering growth in Qatar by providing all-round support to entrepreneurs, in addition to its wholesale business.
ING
polandINGChampioned by clients, employees, the local community and the Warsaw Stock Exchange in the form of the Respect Index, (having featured there since 2009), ING Poland has developed a CSR strategy that keeps the bank in check and creates environmental objectives that allow the company to flourish in the local market.
UniCredit
slovakiaUniCreditUnicredit Bank claims that sustainability is “more than an essential part of our business – it is our business”. The bank has taken pains to incorporate sustainability in its decision-making process, and its commitment to these issues is key to building relationships with stakeholders and creating value over time.
Sberbank
russiaSberbankPlacing corporate social responsibility at the top of its agenda, as one of Russia’s most well-known banks, Sberbank celebrates stakeholder value. Established in 1841, the bank aims to move forward with stable growth inside Russia and develops in a number of markets and sectors. It serves customers across the country.
Santander Totta
portugal Santander TottaSantander’s sustainability strategy is widely considered among the best in the world. The bank looks to its communities and invests in projects that can help deliver sustainable development, with a customer driven business model that shines through in its progress as one of the world’s biggest banks. In Portugal, this is particularly prominent.
Citi
paraguayCitiSince it was established in 1958, Citi has been committed to the social, cultural and economic development of Paraguay. As well as funding landmark infrastructures in the country, the bank also provides financial literacy programmes and has its own cultural centre where it promotes the development of the arts.
Access Bank
nigeria Access BankSustainability underpins the strategy at Access Bank, while ethics and robust corporate governance form the baseline of its activities. Understanding basic social challenges in Nigeria, Access Bank participates in various community development initiatives, adding value to the areas it is located in and providing individuals with the tools they need to succeed.
XacBank
mongoliaXacBankHaving built a number of micro-financing initiatives creating sustainable and long-term value, XacBank has defined the corporate social responsibility landscape in Mongolia and the wider region. The bank aims to grow further in a responsible and transparent manner, impressing stakeholders by establishing an environment of trust and effective leadership.
SFRE
luxembourgSFREPursuing long-term goals – sustainability, finance, real economics – SFRE is a global firm based in Luxembourg. It has various private stakeholders, and is developing projects and financial initiatives worldwide. The firm supports work in a variety of communities, pushing the boundaries of institutional practices with an abundance of interests.
BNZ
new zealandBNZFamous for its philanthropy and sponsorship of various charities in New Zealand, BNZ offers invaluable support for family services, medical research for sick children and kiwi conservation, as well as all five New Zealand Super Rugby franchises. This social spirit is also evident in BNZ’s banking services, particularly through its online community platform.
