WSBI ESBG
Responsible
Sustainable finance supports economic growth while reducing pressures on the environment
It tackles pollution and focuses on green-house gas emissions by minimising waste and improving efficiency in the use of natural resources.
It is the provision of finance to investments taking into account environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations. The savings and retail banking model creates growth and jobs as it finances SMEs – the EU engines of growth. They also play a role in opening their network to everyone, and help to educate citizens in the region in which they operate.
Environment-Friendly Business
WSBI-ESBG member banks recognize that climate change is one of the main collective hazards ever experienced worldwide. As part of their strong commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable development, WSBI-ESBG and its members contribute to the mitigation of climate change and therefore they:
- Acknowledge the risks and opportunities caused by environmental issues and adapt their business accordingly.
- Work towards mitigating the impact of their business on the environment, both directly in terms of own operations and indirectly in terms of customers and suppliers.
- Promote environmentally sustainable projects for, amongst others, the energy and transport sectors, mainly via the loan business and ultimately to all stakeholders.
- Promote products and services that respect social, good governance and environmental and sustainable development criteria.
Responsible Employers
In their role as responsible employers and as part of their philosophy, WSBI-ESBG member banks:
- Promote and respect human rights. Promote gender diversity and inclusion, as equal opportunity employers, they do not discriminate on any grounds in their workplace and promote the empowerment of women.
- Provide high-quality jobs and good, healthy working conditions for their employees in all the regions in which they operate. Also, help achieve a good work-life balance.
- Promote a corporate culture strongly aligned with the responsible role of their business.
WSBI ESBG latest
March 29, 2023
A Digital Euro: what does it mean for savings and retail banks?
Since its inception, ESBG has been taking an active role in Digital Euro-related discussions and overall, ESBG welcomes
March 28, 2023
WSBI-ESBG Managing Director discusses Basel IV, CMDI and SVB at the Politico Finance Summit 2023
Politico Finance Summit 2023 held in Paris
March 23, 2023
WSBI has been endorsing financial education for 100 years
WSBI-ESBG Managing Director Peter Simon held an interview with Colombian financial magazine “Portafolio”. The interview was originally
March 21, 2023
Global retail bank leaders meet in Colombia to discuss trends on sustainable finance, cybersecurity and financial education
The conference was hosted by WSBI President, Mr Isidro Fainé (President at ‘La Caixa’ Foundation) and the WSBI Regional President for The America and Caribbean, Mr Diego Prieto (President at Banco…
March 17, 2023
ESBG submits its response to the EBA consultation on the overall recovery capacity in recovery planning.
On 14 March, ESBG submitted its response to the consultation launched by the European Banking Authority (EBA)
March 16, 2023
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