Associations, commitments and partnerships

Our bank is socially and environmentally committed to the surroundings in which we operate.

We channel our efforts to improve financial well-being and sustainable economic growth by contributing to the strengthening of society as a whole. Throughout our history, CaixaBank has made significant commitments, collaborating with many associations, task forces and forums to develop and disseminate good practices, principles and values, seeking to foster progress in various fields.

To advance our commitment to sustainability and to be part of best practices, we take part in many initiatives related to ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance):

Cross-disciplinary ESG

UN Global Compact

UN international initiative that promotes sustainable development by aligning the business activity with ten principles on human rights, labour standards, the environment and the fight against corruption. CaixaBank (2005); CaixaBank AM (2011), VidaCaixa (2009); MicroBank (2009), BPI (2020) and CaixaBank Tech (2024).

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UNEP FI

UNEP FI promotes sustainable finance and the integration of environmental and social aspects in business CaixaBank (2018) and BPI (2023). The Responsible Banking Principles are a voluntary initiative to promote the alignment of the banks' actions with the SDGs and the Paris Agreement. CaixaBank (2019) and BPI (2023).

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Principles for Responsible Investment

They promote investment management based on environmental, social and good governance criteria. VidaCaixa (2009), CaixaBank AM (2016) and BPI Gestão de Ativos (2019).

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Principles for Sustainable Insurance

Initiative that drives the development and expansion of innovative risk and insurance management solutions that contribute to environmental, social and economic sustainability. VidaCaixa (2020).

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SpainSIF

Promoting responsible and sustainable investment in Spain (2011).

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Value Balancing Alliance

Partnership of multinational companies united with a common goal: develop a way to measure and compare the value of the contribution made by companies to society, the economy and the environment. The partnership converts social and environmental impacts into comparable financial data. CaixaBank (2024).

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Global Steering Group For Impact Investment

Entity that represents savings banks and retail banking in Europe. CaixaBank has held the presidency of the Spanish National Advisory Board (SpainNAB, Spanish chapter of GSG Impact) since July 2024, following the renewal of its Board of Directors (2019).

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Barcelona Centre Financer Europeu for Sustainability

BCFE4S is a project to promote Barcelona as a relevant centre for sustainable finance, investment and ESG financing, and also to contribute to the European and UN objectives for a green transition and for the fight against climate change. Part of the United Nations European network of financial centers for sustainability (2019).

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Forética

Promotes the integration of social, environmental and governance issues in the management of companies (2010).

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UN Tourism

United Nations body responsible for promoting responsible and universally accessible tourism (2019).

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DIRSE

Spanish association of Social Responsibility professionals (2015).

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Environmental and climate

	Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) Commitment to achieve neutral greenhouse gas emissions in credit and investment portfolios by the deadline of 2050. CaixaBank (2021). More information
	Net Zero Asset Owners Alliance Initiative promoted by the United Nations and PRI that involves a commitment to transition its portfolios to a level of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. VidaCaixa (2022). More information
	Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials Partnership of financial institutions to develop and implement a methodology for measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions associated with loans and investments. CaixaBank (2021). More information
	Partnership for Biodiversity Accounting Financials Alliance of financial institutions geared towards developing an assessment and disclosure standard for the impact and dependences of loans in biodiversity investments. CaixaBank (2024). More information
	Equator Principles Commitment to apply a voluntary management framework for determining, assessing and managing social and environmental risks in project financing. CaixaBank (2007). More information
	Climate Action 100+ Initiative to foster dialogue with companies around the globe with high greenhouse emission levels. VidaCaixa (2018), CaixaBank AM (2018), BPI Gestao Activos (2018) and BPI Vida e Pensoes (2018). More information
	Grupo Español de Crecimiento Verde Promotes economic growth linked to a sustainable, circular and efficient economy through collaboration between the public and private sectors. CaixaBank is a founding partner. CaixaBank (2016). More information
	Poseidon Principles Framework established by the Global Maritime Forum for assessing and disseminating the climate alignment of maritime transport financing portfolios. CaixaBank (2022). More information
	Spring Initiative for a collaborative dialogue promoted by PRI that seeks to promote the goals of the KunmingMontreal World Biodiversity Framework. CaixaBank AM (2023), VidaCaixa (2023), BPI Gestao Activos (2023). More information
	Pegasus Principles Promoted by Climate Aligned Finance Standard for the Aviation Sector, so financial institutions can measure and disclose the climate alignment of their aviation loans. CaixaBank (2024).
	The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures Advisory group established by institutions that publishes recommendations and disclosure guidelines for incorporating nature into corporate reporting. CaixaBank (2023). More information
	European Energy Efficiency Financing Coalition Impulsa and develops renewable green hydrogen production as a driver of decarbonisation with the aim of achieving the European Union's climate targets (2024). More information
	Transition Pathway Initiative Global initiative, led by Asset Owners and backed by Asset Managers, which allows investors to assess the performance of a company and its progress towards a low-carbon economy. CaixaBank Asset Management (2023). More information

Social

	Fundación “la Caixa” Strategic partnership with Fundación “la Caixa”, the first Social Project in Spain and one of the world's largest foundations. More information
	Commitment to Financial Health and Inclusion Initiative to promote better health and financial inclusion of customers and society in general. CaixaBank (2021). More information
	Advance Advanced is a collaborative dialogue initiative promoted by PRI to influence companies and other institutions to act on human and social rights. CaixaBank AM (2022), VidaCaixa (2022), BPI Gestao Activos (2022). More information
	European Microfinance Network Promotes micro-financing as a tool to combat social and financial exclusion in Europe, through self-employment and the creation of micro-enterprises. MicroBank (2007). More information
	Spanish-speaking, clear and accessible network Fostering clear and accessible language as a foundation of democratic values. Incorporating projects in favour of language accessibility. CaixaBank (2024). More information
	Impact Europe An impact investment network to increase the prosperity and social well-being of all people, address inequalities and injustices, and preserve the planet. MicroBank (2024). More information
	Fundación Seres Promotes the commitment of companies to improve society by acting responsibly. CaixaBank is on the Board of Trustees and the Advisory Board (2011). More information

Governance

	Closing GAP Alliance of companies that acts as a reference cluster, with public-private collaboration, and analyzes the economic and social opportunity cost of gender gaps (2021). More information
	Women Empowerment Principles Principles promoted by the United Nations to encourage gender equality and the empowerment of women in the workplace and community. CaixaBank (2013) and BPI (2021). More information
	Target Gender Equality Promoted by the Global Compact with the aim of increasing the representation of women on boards of directors and in executive management positions. CaixaBank (2020). More information
	Business Network For LGBTI Diversity and Inclusion Spanish non-profit association that promotes an inclusive and respectful environment for LGBTI diversity in the workplace. CaixaBank (2022). More information

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