Socially responsible banking

Built in, not bolted on 

We aim to be a force for good, where social responsibility drives our business practices, our people, and the products we offer. 

Our commitment to being a world-leading, socially responsible bank is verified by independent, third-party assessments and certifications. 

We are a Certified B Corporation 

As a Certified B Corporation (B Corp) bank, we are a global leader in using business as a force for good. This means we meet high standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. B Corp Certification measures the entire bank by third-party verification. It builds on our Certified Responsible Investment credentials as does our record of being named by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 years in a row.

Read more about being a B Corp

We run our bank for people, planet and profit

As a mutual bank, we have a different structure from most other banks. We are 100% owned by our members, meaning instead of profits being distributed to shareholders and investors through dividends, our profits are reinvested to benefit our members and communities. We are focused on supporting those industries and communities that support our society and planet.

Read more about how we’re different

We invest and lend responsibly and ethically

We have a series of policies that guide our bank’s operations, lending, and investment practices which aim to invest our members’ money responsibly and ethically. We don’t accept funding from industries such as gambling, fossil fuels, logging or nuclear power.

Read more about our responsible and ethical investment.