We put Finance at
the service of People
and the Planet
The Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV) is a growing network of independent banks using finance to create positive, sustainable economic, social, and environmental impact.
Our
Purpose
We aim to transform the financial system by growing and strengthening values-based banking—ensuring that finance serves people and the planet, and supports a sustainable, just, and prosperous future for everyone.
Our
Movement
Across the globe, a growing number of pioneers in finance are taking a values-driven approach to banking. They put people first, support the real economy, and respond to their communities’ needs —while caring for the planet.
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Our Impact
We serve close to 50 million customers, hold up to USD 290 billion of combined assets under management, and are supported by close to 100,000 co-workers.
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Our Members
Banking on Values represents and
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Stories
from GABV
Values-based banks use business as usual to intentionally create positive change. They innovate banking products and services and engage with partners to provide solutions to social and environmental issues in the communities they serve. Here are some examples of best practices.
Where values and money meet: How Sunrise Banks turns purpose into practice
As a member of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values, Sunrise Banks has long demonstrated that banking can be a powerful force for positive
Walking the talk: How GABV member banks are building green headquarters
Responsible for almost 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions, according to The World Green Building Council, the built environment represents one of the greatest opportunities to reduce emissions and improve resource efficiency. For
How Bank Australia is reducing plastic use in its cards
Every day, millions of pounds of plastic enter the world’s oceans. It drifts into coastal communities, tangles in fishing nets, and breaks down into fragments
Transforming Finance
Through our activities and programmes, we create visibility for our members, support them to advance the practice of values-based banking and work together to transform finance.
Our Programmes and Projects
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Clean Energy: Financing the Solutions, Not the Problems
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How Values-Based Banks Drive Affordable Housing Solutions
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Banks Can Work For, and Not Against, the Protection of Nature
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Empowering Women to Drive Social Change
Stories of Systemic Change
Stories of Systemic Change
How values-based banks promote a fairer economy
Stories of Systemic Change
Stories of Systemic Change
How money can promote a more diverse and inclusive society
Stories of Systemic Change
