Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) | Net Zero
At Charity Bank, we recognise our responsibility to operate as a force for positive change, both within our organisation and in the communities we serve.
At Charity Bank, we recognise our responsibility to operate as a force for positive change, both within our organisation and in the communities we serve.
Charity Bank integrates ESG principles and aims for net zero to promote sustainable and ethical banking practices.
This report provides an update on our progress towards Charity Bank’s sustainability ambitions and activities.
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“We view climate change and environmental impact as significant and urgent social challenges. Recent rises in energy prices have made this an economic issue for our customers and their beneficiaries as well as an environmental one.” – Ed Siegel, Chief Executive
In 2022, we integrated ‘healthy planet’ into our vision statement and prioritised growing our green lending portfolio. We consider Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors alongside traditional financial measures in investment decisions.
We publish details of our operating emissions and the emissions financed by our loans in our annual accounts. Since 2023, we have offset our measured operating emissions through credits purchased from Forest Carbon. Our Net Zero working group leads our journey towards environmental sustainability and achieving net-zero emissions, aiming to enhance our sustainability culture and drive us towards a low-carbon economy.
Charity Bank is a member of the Fossil-Free Alliance, committed to divesting from fossil fuels and promoting renewable energy. We have signed the Climate Change Commitment sponsored by the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV) and are active members of The Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF). Our Green Level accreditation from Investors in the Environment (iiE) is the highest level awarded and underscores our commitment to reducing our operating emissions.
Working in harmony
We are all part of a whole, one community working together and depending on one another to deliver our shared mission and vision.
Mutual Respect
We want to be known as an organisation that understands, values, and encourages difference. That means respecting the values, ideas, and beliefs of our customers, colleagues and stakeholders.
Being the change
Through our choices and actions, we are being the change – empowering charities and social enterprises to make UK society a better place.
Explore the impact of our loans on UK charities and social enterprises and positive difference they have made to people, communities and the planet.
Our Social Impact
A society that fosters vibrant communities and a healthy planet, giving every individual the opportunity to thrive.
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We take the time to meet you and tailor our loans to suit your financial need and social aims.
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