ABOUT US
Meet the Global
Alliance for Banking
on Values
The Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV) is an international network of frontrunner organisations and leaders in the banking industry that use finance to serve people and the planet. Our collective goal is to make the banking system more transparent and support positive economic, social and environmental change.
Finance at the service of people and the planet.
Our collective goal is to change the banking system so that it is more transparent, supports economic, social and environmental sustainability, and is composed of a diverse range of banking institutions serving the real economy.
Our impact
Collectively we serve 60 million customers, hold over USD 200 billion of combined assets under management, and are supported by 80,000 co-workers.
ecosystem partners
revenue assets
History
The GABV was founded in 2009 by ten pioneer banks that believed in the need for a fairer financial system. Today, it is a growing membership organisation with presence in 45+ countries across Africa, Latin America, Asia Pacific, North America and Europe.
Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV) Founded
Ten pioneer banks found the GABV.
Triodos Bank (Netherlands, UK, Belgium, Spain and Germany), Shorebank (USA), BRAC Bank (Bangladesh), Mibanco Perú (Peru), Alternative Bank Switzerland (Switzerland), Merkur Bank (Denmark), GLS Bank (Germany), Banca Etica (Italy), New Resource Bank (USA) and XacBank (Mongolia).
Read more about Founding Charter.
Triodos Bank (Netherlands, UK, Belgium, Spain and Germany), Shorebank (USA), BRAC Bank (Bangladesh), Mibanco Perú (Peru), Alternative Bank Switzerland (Switzerland), Merkur Bank (Denmark), GLS Bank (Germany), Banca Etica (Italy), New Resource Bank (USA) and XacBank (Mongolia).
Read more about Founding Charter.
Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV) Founded
Ten pioneer banks found the GABV.
Triodos Bank (Netherlands, UK, Belgium, Spain and Germany), Shorebank (USA), BRAC Bank (Bangladesh), Mibanco Perú (Peru), Alternative Bank Switzerland (Switzerland), Merkur Bank (Denmark), GLS Bank (Germany), Banca Etica (Italy), New Resource Bank (USA) and XacBank (Mongolia).
Read more about Founding Charter.
Triodos Bank (Netherlands, UK, Belgium, Spain and Germany), Shorebank (USA), BRAC Bank (Bangladesh), Mibanco Perú (Peru), Alternative Bank Switzerland (Switzerland), Merkur Bank (Denmark), GLS Bank (Germany), Banca Etica (Italy), New Resource Bank (USA) and XacBank (Mongolia).
Read more about Founding Charter.
First Annual Meeting in Bangladesh
This meeting identified capital raising (which led to the creation of the SFRE Fund), impact measurement (which resulted in the GABV Scorecard), human development (resulting in future Communities of Practice) and advocacy as core tracks for the future.
First Annual Meeting in Bangladesh
This meeting identified capital raising (which led to the creation of the SFRE Fund), impact measurement (which resulted in the GABV Scorecard), human development (resulting in future Communities of Practice) and advocacy as core tracks for the future.
Values Ambassadors programme launched
A first ‘Future Leaders’ group was established in 2010 which later developed into the Values Ambassadors and now the Leadership Academy.
Values Ambassadors programme launched
A first ‘Future Leaders’ group was established in 2010 which later developed into the Values Ambassadors and now the Leadership Academy.
Lima Declaration
The GABV demands that values-based banks be recognized through appropriate regulation and not be adversely impacted by regulations intended to address issues relating to mainstream banks.
More about Lima Declaration.
More about Lima Declaration.
Lima Declaration
The GABV demands that values-based banks be recognized through appropriate regulation and not be adversely impacted by regulations intended to address issues relating to mainstream banks.
More about Lima Declaration.
More about Lima Declaration.
First African member joins
Centenary Bank Uganda joins the GABV membership.
With this, the GABV establishes its presence on every continent of the world.
With this, the GABV establishes its presence on every continent of the world.
First African member joins
Centenary Bank Uganda joins the GABV membership.
With this, the GABV establishes its presence on every continent of the world.
With this, the GABV establishes its presence on every continent of the world.
First edition of Real Economy – Real Returns research
This now yearly report demonstrates the social value and economic viability of values-based banks in comparison to mainstream banks.
It also represents the start of the GABV’s research activities.
It also represents the start of the GABV’s research activities.
First edition of Real Economy – Real Returns research
This now yearly report demonstrates the social value and economic viability of values-based banks in comparison to mainstream banks.
It also represents the start of the GABV’s research activities.
It also represents the start of the GABV’s research activities.
First international Banking on Values Day
An initiative to raise awareness about the benefits of this model of banking as a sound alternative for the people and the planet all around the world.
First international Banking on Values Day
An initiative to raise awareness about the benefits of this model of banking as a sound alternative for the people and the planet all around the world.
Creation of the Europe and North America Regional Chapters
To enable members to deepen the dialogue and collaboration within their region, the first regional chapters are established.
Creation of the Europe and North America Regional Chapters
To enable members to deepen the dialogue and collaboration within their region, the first regional chapters are established.
Berlin Declaration
For the first time GABV members communicate a common view to drive a fundamental banking paradigm shift through the values of transparency, sustainability and diversity.
More about Berlin Declaration.
More about Berlin Declaration.
Berlin Declaration
For the first time GABV members communicate a common view to drive a fundamental banking paradigm shift through the values of transparency, sustainability and diversity.
More about Berlin Declaration.
More about Berlin Declaration.
Launch of the GABV’s Scorecard
The GABV’s Scorecard is a set of common impact metrics, which allows banks to report their social impact of a bank through a harmonised method.
Launch of the GABV’s Scorecard
The GABV’s Scorecard is a set of common impact metrics, which allows banks to report their social impact of a bank through a harmonised method.
Milestone: 25 members
The GABV establishes its presence in more countries in Europe, North America, Latina America and Asia Pacific. Its membership reaches 25 member financial institutions.
Milestone: 25 members
The GABV establishes its presence in more countries in Europe, North America, Latina America and Asia Pacific. Its membership reaches 25 member financial institutions.
Launch of the Leadership Academy
This personal development programme brings together senior leaders from values-based banks and other financial institutions to advance their leadership and innovation skills.
Launch of the Leadership Academy
This personal development programme brings together senior leaders from values-based banks and other financial institutions to advance their leadership and innovation skills.
Launch of the Sustainable Finance Real Economies (SFRE) investment fund
Through the SFRE fund (pronounced Sapphire), the GABV and its members facilitate access to capital for the growth of values-based banks.
Launch of the Sustainable Finance Real Economies (SFRE) investment fund
Through the SFRE fund (pronounced Sapphire), the GABV and its members facilitate access to capital for the growth of values-based banks.
The Secretariat
With the growth of the movement, the GABV professionalizes its structure and appoints Dr Marcos Eguiguren as Executive Director of the GABV to grow the organisation’s membership and impact.
The Secretariat
With the growth of the movement, the GABV professionalizes its structure and appoints Dr Marcos Eguiguren as Executive Director of the GABV to grow the organisation’s membership and impact.
Creation of Latin America Regional Chapter
Latin American members come together in La Paz to form the Latin America Regional Chapter.
Creation of Latin America Regional Chapter
Latin American members come together in La Paz to form the Latin America Regional Chapter.
MOOC Just Money
Over 7,800 participants explore core tenets of values-based banking, drawing on theory and real-world examples from GABV member banks in this five-week Massive Open Online Course on values-based banking.
MOOC Just Money
Over 7,800 participants explore core tenets of values-based banking, drawing on theory and real-world examples from GABV member banks in this five-week Massive Open Online Course on values-based banking.
Asia-Pacific Regional Chapter formed
The rapid growth in Asia leads to the creation of the Asia-Pacific Regional Chapter
Asia-Pacific Regional Chapter formed
The rapid growth in Asia leads to the creation of the Asia-Pacific Regional Chapter
Kathmandu Pledge
GABV members underline their commitment to a common vision during the GABV Annual Meeting in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Values-based banks should foster a long term positive social impact, as well as act as a local, regional and global leaders to renew the whole banking system.
Read more about Katmandu Declaration.
Values-based banks should foster a long term positive social impact, as well as act as a local, regional and global leaders to renew the whole banking system.
Read more about Katmandu Declaration.
Kathmandu Pledge
GABV members underline their commitment to a common vision during the GABV Annual Meeting in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Values-based banks should foster a long term positive social impact, as well as act as a local, regional and global leaders to renew the whole banking system.
Read more about Katmandu Declaration.
Values-based banks should foster a long term positive social impact, as well as act as a local, regional and global leaders to renew the whole banking system.
Read more about Katmandu Declaration.
Milestone: 50 members
The GABV passes the 50-member threshold and is present in more countries.
Milestone: 50 members
The GABV passes the 50-member threshold and is present in more countries.
David Korslund receives Friends of the GABV Award
David Korslund receives Friends of the GABV Award 2019.
David Korslund is the winner of the Friends of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values Award for his exceptional contribution to the development of the network. Senior Adviser to the Executive Director, David has accompanied the GABV since its inception, and
his work has been extremely valuable for the growth and visibility of our movement.
David Korslund is the winner of the Friends of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values Award for his exceptional contribution to the development of the network. Senior Adviser to the Executive Director, David has accompanied the GABV since its inception, and
his work has been extremely valuable for the growth and visibility of our movement.
David Korslund receives Friends of the GABV Award
David Korslund receives Friends of the GABV Award 2019.
David Korslund is the winner of the Friends of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values Award for his exceptional contribution to the development of the network. Senior Adviser to the Executive Director, David has accompanied the GABV since its inception, and
his work has been extremely valuable for the growth and visibility of our movement.
David Korslund is the winner of the Friends of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values Award for his exceptional contribution to the development of the network. Senior Adviser to the Executive Director, David has accompanied the GABV since its inception, and
his work has been extremely valuable for the growth and visibility of our movement.
10th Anniversary
The 2019 GABV Annual Meeting and the GABV’s 10th Anniversary is hosted in Vancouver, by Vancity
Close to 700 people from all over the world gather to redefine banking as a force for good.
Close to 700 people from all over the world gather to redefine banking as a force for good.
10th Anniversary
The 2019 GABV Annual Meeting and the GABV’s 10th Anniversary is hosted in Vancouver, by Vancity
Close to 700 people from all over the world gather to redefine banking as a force for good.
Close to 700 people from all over the world gather to redefine banking as a force for good.
Climate Change Commitment
The GABV initiates a commitment to disclose the climate impact from the portfolio of loans and investments, in line with the Paris Agreement.
28 GABV members sign.The GABV becomes an institutional stakeholder in the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials.
28 GABV members sign.The GABV becomes an institutional stakeholder in the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials.
Climate Change Commitment
The GABV initiates a commitment to disclose the climate impact from the portfolio of loans and investments, in line with the Paris Agreement.
28 GABV members sign.The GABV becomes an institutional stakeholder in the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials.
28 GABV members sign.The GABV becomes an institutional stakeholder in the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials.
Peter Blom, Chair Emeritus of the GABV
Peter Blom is named Chair Emeritus of the GABV
Peter Blom, former CEO of Triodos Bank, Chair and co-founder of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values, has been named Chair Emeritus of the GABV. In 2020 Peter Blom retired from Triodos Bank after 25 years in the organisation.
Peter Blom, former CEO of Triodos Bank, Chair and co-founder of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values, has been named Chair Emeritus of the GABV. In 2020 Peter Blom retired from Triodos Bank after 25 years in the organisation.
Peter Blom, Chair Emeritus of the GABV
Peter Blom is named Chair Emeritus of the GABV
Peter Blom, former CEO of Triodos Bank, Chair and co-founder of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values, has been named Chair Emeritus of the GABV. In 2020 Peter Blom retired from Triodos Bank after 25 years in the organisation.
Peter Blom, former CEO of Triodos Bank, Chair and co-founder of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values, has been named Chair Emeritus of the GABV. In 2020 Peter Blom retired from Triodos Bank after 25 years in the organisation.
Tamara Vrooman receives Friends of the GABV Award
Tamara Vrooman receives Friends of the GABV Award in 2020.
Tamara Vrooman has received the Friends of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values Award in 2020. Former CEO of Canadian member bank Vancity and Vice Chair of the GABV, Tamara has been a key figure in the development of the GABV, hosting two annual meetings and playing a
leading role promoting the values-based banking
movement internationally.
Tamara Vrooman has received the Friends of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values Award in 2020. Former CEO of Canadian member bank Vancity and Vice Chair of the GABV, Tamara has been a key figure in the development of the GABV, hosting two annual meetings and playing a
leading role promoting the values-based banking
movement internationally.
Tamara Vrooman receives Friends of the GABV Award
Tamara Vrooman receives Friends of the GABV Award in 2020.
Tamara Vrooman has received the Friends of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values Award in 2020. Former CEO of Canadian member bank Vancity and Vice Chair of the GABV, Tamara has been a key figure in the development of the GABV, hosting two annual meetings and playing a
leading role promoting the values-based banking
movement internationally.
Tamara Vrooman has received the Friends of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values Award in 2020. Former CEO of Canadian member bank Vancity and Vice Chair of the GABV, Tamara has been a key figure in the development of the GABV, hosting two annual meetings and playing a
leading role promoting the values-based banking
movement internationally.
First consortium of European GABV banks
A consortium of European values-based banks invests directly in one of their own in Serbia, 3Bank (former Opportunity Bank Serbia).
This landmark transaction opens a new chapter of deeper collaboration in the movement.
This landmark transaction opens a new chapter of deeper collaboration in the movement.
First consortium of European GABV banks
A consortium of European values-based banks invests directly in one of their own in Serbia, 3Bank (former Opportunity Bank Serbia).
This landmark transaction opens a new chapter of deeper collaboration in the movement.
This landmark transaction opens a new chapter of deeper collaboration in the movement.
Launch of the African Regional Chapter
The advent of two new African member banks leads to the creation of the African Regional Chapter.
Launch of the African Regional Chapter
The advent of two new African member banks leads to the creation of the African Regional Chapter.
The GABV responds to the Corona pandemic
The world is hit by a global pandemic impacting on all GABV members.
The GABV responds with the launch of a COVID-19 Resource Hub to share examples of how members find effective ways to respond to the pandemic. The GABV also moves its activities into the virtual realm successfully delivering Regional Chapter Meetings virtually for the first time.
The GABV responds with the launch of a COVID-19 Resource Hub to share examples of how members find effective ways to respond to the pandemic. The GABV also moves its activities into the virtual realm successfully delivering Regional Chapter Meetings virtually for the first time.
The GABV responds to the Corona pandemic
The world is hit by a global pandemic impacting on all GABV members.
The GABV responds with the launch of a COVID-19 Resource Hub to share examples of how members find effective ways to respond to the pandemic. The GABV also moves its activities into the virtual realm successfully delivering Regional Chapter Meetings virtually for the first time.
The GABV responds with the launch of a COVID-19 Resource Hub to share examples of how members find effective ways to respond to the pandemic. The GABV also moves its activities into the virtual realm successfully delivering Regional Chapter Meetings virtually for the first time.
Marcos Eguiguren, Friends of the GABV Award 2021
Marcos Eguiguren wins the Friends of the GABV Award in 2021.
Marcos Eguiguren, former Executive Director of the GABV, has received the Friends of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values Award in 2021. The organisation recognises his commitment and excellent work during his six years developing our network and leading the Banking on Values movement.
Marcos Eguiguren, former Executive Director of the GABV, has received the Friends of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values Award in 2021. The organisation recognises his commitment and excellent work during his six years developing our network and leading the Banking on Values movement.
Marcos Eguiguren, Friends of the GABV Award 2021
Marcos Eguiguren wins the Friends of the GABV Award in 2021.
Marcos Eguiguren, former Executive Director of the GABV, has received the Friends of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values Award in 2021. The organisation recognises his commitment and excellent work during his six years developing our network and leading the Banking on Values movement.
Marcos Eguiguren, former Executive Director of the GABV, has received the Friends of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values Award in 2021. The organisation recognises his commitment and excellent work during his six years developing our network and leading the Banking on Values movement.
First virtual GABV Annual Meeting
For the first time, the GABV carries out its Annual Meeting virtually.
The meeting is hosted by Sunrise Banks in Minneapolis, USA, and includes a host of prominent speakers including economist Kate Raworth, and climate scientist Johann Rockström.