We as participating members of a wide range of associations, working groups and forums we contribute to foster progress in various fields, such as banking and finance, sustainability, research and security, or innovation and digitization, amongst others.
Our efforts not only seek to improve financial well-being and sustainable economic growth, but also to strengthen society.
Amounts expressed in thousands of Euros
| 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,723 | 2,768 | 2,773 | 2,883 |
2020 largest industry contributions: CECA (€ 1,169,971), IIF (€ 126,306) and ESBG-WSBI (€ 112,101)
to which 2.7 million euros were devoted in 2020:
We participate in numerous initiatives that cover all ESG areas (Environmental, Social, Governance), to jointly advance on sustainability issues and in the exchange of good practices.
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UN Global Compact Body responsible for promoting the principles of the United Nations (2012). CaixaBank has held the Spanish presidency of the Global Compact since 2012. |
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UNEP FI Principles for Responsible Banking. Promotes sustainable finance and the integration of environmental and social aspects in business (2018). A United Nations Initiative. |
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Principles for Responsible investment The pension plan manager, VidaCaixa (2009), the Group’s asset manager, CaixaBank Asset Management (2016) and BPI Gestâo de Activos (2019), are signatories. |
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ESBG | WSBI Entity that represents savings banks and retail banking in Europe. CaixaBank teams participate in several committees. |
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Global Steering Group For Impact Investment Entity that represents savings banks and retail banking in Europe. CaixaBank teams participate in several committees. |
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International Capital Market Association Principles that promote integrity in green and social bond markets |
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UNWTO United Nations body responsible for promoting responsible and universally accessible tourism (2019). |
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International Chamber of Commerce Advocates CSR and anti-corruption among Spanish companies (2019). |
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CECA Company that represents to the savings banks in Spain. CaixaBank teams participate in several committees. |
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Barcelona Centre Financer Europeu for Sustainability and FinResp These intend to ensure that enough private capital is allocated to sustainable investments. Part of the United Nations network of European centres for sustainability (2019). More information about Barcelona Centre Financer Europeu for Sustainability |
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Principles for Sustainable Insurance VidaCaixa is a signatory of the PSI to develop and expand upon the innovative risk management and insurance solutions that contribute to environmental, social and economic sustainability (2020). |
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SpainSIF CaixaBank Asset Management is a member of the non-profit organisation that promotes sustainable investment (2020). |
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Forética Promotes the integration of social, environmental and governance issues in the management of companies (2010). |
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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). |
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DIRSE Spanish association of Social Responsibility professionals. CaixaBank is a member of the Board (2011). |
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Observatorio de los ODS Monitors compliance with SDGs by Spanish companies. Created by Fundación “la Caixa” in collaboration with the Democratic Leadership and Governance Chair of ESADE (2017). |
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Cátedra CaixaBank de Responsabilidad Corporativa Commitment to foster, promote and spread new CSR ideas (2008). |
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Equator Principles Commitment to ESG* risk assessment in project financing of over 7 million euros (2007). |
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UNEP FInance Iniciative Promotes sustainable finance and the integration of environmental and social aspects in the business (2018). |
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Principles for Responsible Banking Defines the role and responsibilities of the financial sector to guarantee a sustainable future (2019). |
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TCFD Initiative of the Financial Stability Board that raises awareness on companies' exposure to climate-related risk (2018). |
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Climate Action 100+ Initiative that fosters dialogue with worldwide companies that have the highest levels of |
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Grupo Español de crecimiento verde Promotes economic growth linked to a low-carbon economy through public-private partnership – CaixaBank being a founding partner (2016). |
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RE100 Global and collaborative initiative of companies committed to using 100% renewable energy (2016). |
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Catedra AgroBank Global and collaborative initiative of companies committed to using 100% renewable energy (2016). |
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Fundación “la Caixa” Strategic partnership with Fundación “la Caixa”, the first Social Project in Spain and one of the world's largest foundations. |
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European Investment Bank Long-term financing institution of the European Union whose shareholders are its member states (2013). |
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European investment Fund Its main mission is to support European micro-enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), helping them to access funding (2018). |
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Council of Europe Development Bank Its main mission is to support European micro-enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), helping them to access funding (2018). |
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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. |
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Finanzas para todos Signatory to the Financial Education Plan promoted by the Bank of Spain and the Spanish National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) to improve society’s knowledge of financial matters (2010). |
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Target Gender Equality Promoted by the United Nations Global Compact, with an aim of increasing women's representation on company boards of directors and in executive management positions (2020). |
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Empowerwomen Public commitment to ensure that its policies promote gender equality (2013). |
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