MEMBERS
Meet the Regional Chapters
Europe
Alternative Bank Schweiz (Switzerland)
ACBA (Armenia)
Banca Etica (Italy, Spain)
Center-Invest Bank (Russia)
Charity Bank (UK)
Cooperative Bank of Karditsa (Greece)
CAF Bank (UK)
Credo Bank (Georgia)
Cultura Bank (Norway)
Ecology Building Society (UK)
Ekobanken (Sweden)
Freie Gemeinschaftsbank (Switzerland)
GLS Bank (Germany)
Laboral Kutxa (Spain)
MagNet Bank (Hungary)
Merkur Andelskasse (Denmark)
3Bank (Serbia)
Sozial Bank (Germany)
Triodos Bank (Netherlands, Belgium, UK, Spain, Germany)
Unity Trust Bank (UK)
vdk bank (Belgium)
North America
Amalgamated Bank (USA)
Beneficial State Bank (USA)
Caisse d’ économie solidaire Desjardins (Canada)
City First Bank (USA)
Clearwater Credit Union (USA)
Climate First Bank (USA)
Credit Human (USA)
EastRise Credit Union (USA)
Kindred Credit Union (Canada)
Mascoma Bank (USA)
Southern Bancorp Inc. (USA)
Spring Bank (USA)
Summit Credit Union (USA)
Sunrise Banks (USA)
Vancity (Canada)
Verity Credit Union (USA)
Latin America and the Caribbean
Banco Ademi (Dominican Republic)
Banco Codesarrollo (Ecuador)
Compartamos Banco (Mexico)
Banco de Antigua (Guatemala)
Banco Mundo Mujer (Colombia)
Banfondesa (Dominican Republic)
Banco Integral (El Salvador)
Banco Popular (Honduras)
BancoSol (Bolivia)
Financiera Paraguayo Japonesa (Paraguay)
Caja Arequipa (Peru)
Asia Pacific
Bank Australia (Australia)
Bank Arvand (Tajikistan)
Bank Muamalat (Malaysia)
Bank of Palestine (Palestine)
BRAC Bank (Bangladesh)
ESAF Small Finance Bank (India)
First Microfinance Bank Afghanistan (Afghanistan)
Ipak Yuli Bank (Uzbekistan)
Investment and Credit Bank Tajikistan (Tajikistan)
Jumin Credit Union (South Korea)
Kompanion Bank (Kyrgyzstan)
NMB Bank (Nepal)
Sarvodaya Development Finance (Sri Lanka)
SDB bank (Sri Lanka)
TISA Bank (Papua New Guinea)
Unity Bank (Australia)
Africa
Baobab Banque (Madagascar)
BRAC Uganda Bank Ltd. (Uganda)
Centenary Bank (Uganda)
ENAT Bank (Ethiopia)
FINCA DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo)
LAPO Microfinance Bank (Nigeria)
Opportunity Bank Uganda
Opportunity International Savings & Loans Limited Ghana (Ghana)
SIPEM Banque (Madagascar)
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.
How to join
To join our network, banks are evaluated against a comprehensive set of criteria. While members may not meet all criteria, we expect – and monitor – progress over time. Basic requirements include:
- Values-based mission
- Being a regulated bank or credit union
- Commitment at CEO level
- Minimum of USD 50 million in total assets
- GABV Scorecard Assesment approved
The business model is consistent with the Principles of Values-based Banking.
It is a financial institution regulated by an authority established under the government of its primary geography.
It makes loans, accepts deposits, and processes cash payments for clients. A minimum balance sheet of USD 50 million.
The governance is stable, ensuring ongoing ability to be committed to a values-based business model.
There is a minimum level of transparency reflected in the bank’s reporting practices. Annual Reports should be publicly available.
The senior management and governing boards, especially the CEO, have strong commitment to maintaining or expanding values-based banking and participate in GABV activities.
The financial model (earnings, capital, risk management, etc.) is sustainable over the long term, resilient to crisis and allows to respond to business challenges and opportunities.
There is a clear commitment to growing the impact of its activities over time, directly or indirectly.
Supporting Partners
Apart from our members, the GABV network includes a number of Supporting Partners, representing non-banking organisations and networks that also use finance to promote greater economic, social and environmental impact.
Supporting Partners are Development Finance Institutions and Organisations, values-based impact investing organisations, foundations and development organisations. Thanks to our Supporting Partners, we can increase the positive impact of our movement across the world.
Do you want to become a Supporting Partner?
