As a socially responsible bank, BNP Paribas includes microfinance within its natural citizen liabilities. At the Group level, the Microfinance entity was created as a genuine banking activity that contributes to the development of microfinance. “At BNP Paribas we believe…

BNP Paribas is a partner of the social solidarity organisation ADIE (Association pour le Droit à l’Initiative Economique) in organising the 4th Microcredit Week from 3 to 7 June.This initiative introduces the unemployed and those on income support to microcredit,…

The first “Prize BNP Paribas for Philanthropy” is given to Dr. Mo Ibrahim for his philanthropic action in the domain of sustainable development in an emerging country. On May 15, prizes were issued at the Chateau de Versailles, France, with…

The Grand Prix BNP Paribas 2008 award for philanthropy was bestowed on Dr. Mo Ibrahim, while the Prix Coup de Cœur award was presented to Amina Laraki-Slaoui, both for philanthropic commitment in a developing country. This year, BNP Paribas conferred…

The Consumer Ethic Guide has been updated by the European Federation for Ethics and Sustainable Development and republished by Eyrolles, entitled Buy for a Better World. This Guide is addressed to stakeholders of the enterprise as clients, employees, corporate executive…

BNP Paribas is determined to become the banking group that sets the standard for customer satisfaction. Over recent years, measures of the bank’s customer satisfaction show growing strength, while its market position in competitive pricing and quality service is recognized…

BNP Paribas ranks fourth globally in the renewable energy sector in 2006. With $ 1,054.2m financing and eight projects financed, BNP Paribas is the first French bank in the ranking. In particular, BNP Paribas has financed three wind resorts in…

BNP Paribas has been included in the new FTSE4Good Environmental Leaders Europe 40 Index. This index rates the leader European companies in the environmental management by a score for the environment, human rights and stakeholder themes. BNP Paribas has obtained…

The 2006 edition of the Environmental and Social Report is available online. Until now, it was integrated in the Sustainable Development Chapter of the Group’s Annual Report, but this year the Environment and Social responsibility part is one separated report…

New York, NY… BNP Paribas is delighted to announce that Baudouin Prot, Chief Executive Officer of BNP Paribas has been awarded the ‘Social & Corporate Responsibility’ award by the Foreign Policy Association. Founded in 1918, the Foreign Policy Association is…