BNP Paribas takes further measures to accelerate its support of the energy transition The BNP Paribas Group will no longer do business with companies whose principal business activity is the exploration, production, distribution, marketing or trading of oil and gas…

Loans with an environmental focus  Like all other bond types, green bonds are financial loans, issued on the market by a company, organization or government. They differ from other bonds because they only finance environmental projects: infrastructure projects that contribute…

BNP Paribas today announced it has priced its inaugural EUR 500 million Green Bond. The transaction attracted strong demand from investors allowing a pricing inside of BNP Paribas ordinary senior debt curve. BNP Paribas has a long standing commitment to…

The Executive Committee of BNP Paribas launches a support plan of € 5 million to accomodate refugees in Europe. This operation is divided into 3 parts: Triggering the Rescue & Recovery Fund of BNP Paribas to all employees worldwide and…

The fourth annual nation-wide ‘Red Cents’ campaign once again saw a huge wave of generosity on the part of BNP Paribas Fortis customers, schools taking part in the campaign, and Bank staff. This latest charity initiative resulted in four million…

BNP Paribas Fortis Foundation is teaming up with leading Europe-based crowdfunding platform Ulule to assist charities looking to raise funds. Bank staff are also supporting the initiative by providing coaching on a voluntary basis. “Most charitable organisations have heard of…

BNP Paribas Investment Partners is releasing a new publication in its CSR awareness series, VILLAGE (limited edition). In collaboration with Yann Arthus-Bertrand and Erik Orsenna’s Good Planet Foundation, it highlights the opportunities that sustainable development offers investors. VILLAGE takes a…

After originally setting up two branches in Brussels, microStart is pursuing expansion in Flanders and Wallonia. In November 2014 microStart opened two new branches in Antwerp and Charleroi, respectively. Last year, microStart already set up shop in Ghent and Liège. Even…

Responsibility Charter plus 12 clear commitments to clients, staff and the wider society The BNP Paribas Group has been progressively formed over the years through a fusion of banks which were originally founded in the 19th century, mainly to provide…

BNP Paribas has been extremely proactive in promoting diversity across the Group since 2004, implementing a range of initiatives with support from General Management. Gender equality is one of the Group’s core commitments. In 2006, BNP Paribas identified discrimination risk…