We support initiatives that promote sustainable development
BPER Banca has always been committed to supporting initiatives that promote the sustainable development of society and the protection of the environment. Partecipation in international programs and initiatives represents an important commitment for the Bank, which aims to contribute to the creation of shared value for the community in which it operates.
Below is a list of BPER Banca's main partecipations in international environmental and social sustainability initiatives
Titolo paragrafo
Voluptas facilis id unde et dolore sapiente quo rerum. Eos ullam ad.
Titolo
Voluptas facilis id unde et dolore sapiente quo rerum. Eos ullam ad.
Global Compact: the 10 principles of the United Nations
The United Nations Global Compact is the world's largest strategic corporate citizenship initiative. It was born out of a desire to promote a sustainable global economy that respects human and labor rights, protects the environment and combats corruption. It is a voluntary initiative to adhere to a set of principles that promote the values of sustainability.
BPER Banca joined the Global Compact in 2017 and reports annually within the Sustainability Report on the activities carried out to promote the 10 Principles (Communication on Progress), in compliance with the commitments made (see the "GRI Content Index" section at the end of the document).
For further discussion, please refer to the United Nations Global Compact website.
Titolo
Voluptas facilis id unde et dolore sapiente quo rerum. Eos ullam ad.
Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB)
On July 14 2021, BPER Banca signed up to the Principles for Responsible Banking (PRBs) launched in 2019 by the UNEP Financial Initiative with the aim of supporting interventions to foster sustainability in the financial sector. The PRBs set out the roles and responsibilities of banking institutions in aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 2015 Paris Agreement, and stimulate sustainability in all areas of business to identify actions that can generate positive impact and create shared value with Stakeholders over time. In addition, the principles provide a framework for banks to fully understand the risks and seize the opportunities arising from the transition to more sustainable economies. In this way, signatory banks become part of the largest global banking community focused on sustainable finance, sharing best practices for the benefit of the sector.
Titolo
Voluptas facilis id unde et dolore sapiente quo rerum. Eos ullam ad.
Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
Arca Fondi SGR, a BPER Group company, joined in 2019 the Principles for Responsible Investment, a United Nations initiative created to understand the investment implications of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, supporting an international network of signatory investors. These six principles include integrating ESG issues into analysis and decision-making processes as well as investment policies, engaging in appropriate communication of ESG concerns of companies receiving investments, collaborating to improve effectiveness in applying the principles, and communicating activities and progress.
For further discussion, please refer to Principles for Responsible Investment website
Titolo
Voluptas facilis id unde et dolore sapiente quo rerum. Eos ullam ad.
Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA)
On 9 March 2022, BPER Banca joined the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, the United Nations-sponsored industry alliance that mobilises banks around the world in a commitment to align their portfolios with the goal of zero emissions by 2050, thus reinforcing the goals set by the Paris Climate Agreement.
Titolo
Voluptas facilis id unde et dolore sapiente quo rerum. Eos ullam ad.
Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
The BPER Group, through the parent company BPER Banca, joined the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures in 2021 in order to align its strategies with the recommendations on climate risks and opportunities and improve its reporting on climate-related issues.
The TCFD was established in 2015 by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) to address and quantify the risks generated by climate change on the stability of the global financial system. In 2017, the TCFD developed 11 recommendations aimed at promoting greater transparency on financial risks related to climate change and guiding companies in reporting the information needed by investors and financial markets to assess climate-related risks and opportunities.
The TCFD was established in 2015 by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) to address and quantify the risks generated by climate change on the stability of the global financial system. In 2017, the TCFD developed 11 recommendations aimed at promoting greater transparency on financial risks related to climate change and guiding companies in reporting the information needed by investors and financial markets to assess climate-related risks and opportunities.