irelandUlster BankWith renewed vigour following the financial crisis, Ulster Bank has set about a long-term strategy, keeping sustainability as key. The bank has identified the community in which it operates as the driving force behind a lucrative future, and considers the interests of stakeholders when moving on larger business decisions.
Month: September 2015
Gulf African Bank
kenyaGulf African BankWith a vision to realise sustainable business growth and become the leading provider of Sharia compliant financial services in the region, Gulf African Bank is underpinned by a sound organisational structure and improved financial performance. The bank also aims to attract the brightest talents in Islamic banking the world over.
Sumimoto Mitsui Banking
japanSumimoto Mitsui BankingAs a Japanese corporation with global operations, Sumitomo Mitsui is a leader in terms of addressing social and environmental issues. The bank is also renowned for the value it places on CSR and sustainability in all aspects of the business, consistently striving to create a rewarding environment for staff and value for stakeholders.
Bank J Safra
israel Bank J SafraWith a three-pronged approach, J Safra Sarasin balances commercial, social and ecological responsibilities to ensure a dedicated and growing sustainable approach to output. The bank has a long term, global reputation for strong commitments to the environments in which it operates. Operations in Israel are no different.
ANZ
indonesiaANZWith branches spread across eleven of Indonesia’s major cities, ANZ offers a broad range of services for both corporate customers and individuals. In 2013, ANZ received an AAA credit rating from Fitch Ratings, confirming the standard of excellence and consistency that the banking group has upheld since its establishment in Indonesia in 1973.
Eldis
india EldisWith sustainability as its main strategic focus, Eldis has a list of ongoing ventures that seems far more than just a public relations statement. From agriculture and energy to urban transport and climate change, the bank uses all its influence to attempt to reshape India. From this departure point, the bank solidly promotes these various interests.
ICBC
chinaICBCA diversified and transparent banking institution, ICBC has strived to raise the standards of the Chinese financial services sector. With interests in a plethora of markets, today ICBC offers a wide range of investment products and services to commit to any risk profile. As a result, the bank is celebrated globally.
CIB Bank
hungaryCIB BankSeparating the social, economic and natural environments in order to understand and target sustainability goals, CIB Bank prides itself on determining business strategies based on these three different facets – and the way they interact. As such, shareholder expectations are fulfilled and a dynamic approach to corporate relations is pursued.
Crédit Agricole
franceCrédit AgricoleThe French bank Crédit Agricole has a long-stated commitment to supporting the various regions in which it operates in a sustainable manner, and its commitment to sustainable development can best be seen in a number of initiatives, and, in realising its goals, the bank includes ESG criteria in its main financing criteria.
Triodos
croatia TriodosWith a mission to only invest in organisations that benefit people and the environment, Triodos prides itself on connecting savers with investors that want to change the world. In addition to being a sustainable service provider that leads public debate on various issues, Triodos offers competitive prices and a professional service.
Banco de Crédito e Inversiones
chileBanco de Crédito e InversionesFounded in 1937, Banco de Crédito e Inversiones is a bank that truly contributes to Chile’s development through projects in diverse economic, social and environmental areas. It also stands out due to its close relationship with stakeholders, for generating shared value and for implementing a sustainable business model.
RBC
canada RBCCommitted to corporate social responsibility projects on multiple fronts, RBC has cemented a strong reputation as a major contributor not just to the banking sector but also to the communities in which it operates. RBC is among Canada’s best corporate citizens and its biggest projects centre on community, sustainability and diversity.
Banco BISA
boliviaBanco BISAAs the largest bank in Bolivia, Banco BISA is a major contributor to the economy as well as a driver of sustainable growth. Sustainability is a core value for the institution, particularly as each employee is charged with a mission to act responsibly and in strict compliance with banking regulations, ethics and transparency.
ANZ
australiaANZOne of Australia’s most impressive and largest banking organisations makes a point of managing risks and business outlets responsibly, attempting to take on a key role in social development. The firm’s impressive outlook on corporate sustainability runs throughout the company, with CEO Mike Smith reinforcing the message across every layer of ANZ.
HSBC
algeriaHSBCFor HSBC, sustainability means building a business for the long term and, in doing so, balancing economic, social and environmental considerations. The issue of sustainability is not an add-on but a key strategic priority for the bank, and one that is as much a part of its reputation as its impressive financial performance.
