Credit Agricole recognized among the leaders of sustainable growth

Credit Agricole ranks 6^th position among the leaders of sustainable growth rating organized by business media “Dengi” and “Correspondent” in partnership with the United Nations Global Compact in Ukraine. A total of 39 leading companies from various business fields have entered the rating. Organizers assessed the companies’ anti-corruption policy, gender balance in senior management bodies, wage level, list of key social programs and volume of their funding, volume of funding of energy modernization, and carbon footprint dynamics.

“In Credit Agricole we believe that all our current actions will impact our tomorrow – so we have to play our role. That is why we foster the culture of transparency and integrity, we promote ethical principles and code of cooperation, we do significant contribution to society and environmental protection. As a representative of socially responsible Group, we aim to implement systemic projects on sustainable growth, engage our employees, and inspire others to a good deeds by our own example. That is how we contribute to a better future!” commented Carlos De Cordoue, CEO of Credit Agricole. 

Credit Agricole has been implementing a wide-scale corporate social responsibility program «We Care!» since 2016. It includes charity, corporate volunteering, eco initiatives and caring about employees. In 2020, Credit Agricole implemented the biggest charity project in its history: bank allocated UAH 11.2 million for procurement of medical equipment, which helped Ukraine to fight COVID-19. Credit Agricole is among TOP 25 leaders in sustainable growth according to business magazine “TOP 100. Ratings of the largest”.

The bank cares about the environment and implements the Climate Strategy, keeps regular eco audits, uses energy efficient technologies and equips green offices. In 2020, the bank reduced its carbon footprint by 20%. People is the core value and potential of Credit Agricole. During market turbulence, the bank fully preserved its team, fulfilled all social guarantees and facilitated the development of corporate culture by signing the Charter of Equality. Credit Agricole is among TOP 50 best employers of Ukraine, according to the rating by Forbes.

About Credit Agricole:

JSC «CREDIT AGRICOLE BANK» is a modern universal bank owned by the leading financial group in Europe – Credit Agricole Group (France). The Group is a major partner of the French economy and one of the largest banking groups in Europe. It is a leading retail bank in Europe, having the largest portfolio of assets under management, being first in the field of bancassurance and third - in project financing in Europe. Credit Agricole has been operating in the financial market of Ukraine since 1993 and renders the entire range of banking services to private individuals, including Premium clients, and business. The Bank pays special attention to cooperation with agricultural enterprises. Reliability and business reputation of CREDIT AGRICOLE in Ukraine is confirmed by the highest possible FITCH ratings, leading positions in bank sustainability, bank deposit reliability and bank profitability rankings, as well as by 280 000 active private and 17 000 corporate customers, including international corporations, large Ukrainian companies and representatives of small and medium business. Credit Agricole Bank is a socially responsible bank that confirms its status by the large number of projects implemented under the Corporate Social Responsibility Program “We Care!”. 

Contacts:

Viktoriia Torianyk, Head of PR and internal communications division of Credit Agricole Bank.

E-mail: Viktoriia.TORIANYK@credit-agricole.ua