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The values-based banking library

Explore our stories, read our articles, and access research and position papers that showcase how values-based banks use finance to deliver social and environmental positive impact.

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Stories
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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.

Research

The Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV) publishes research and case studies to reinforce and explore the business case for the growing values-based banking practice. Much of this work is carried out in collaboration with academic and like-minded institutions, ensuring a strong evidence base and diverse perspectives.

Through the GABV Academic Network, we also connect scholars worldwide to advance research, foster teaching, and advocate for a more sustainable and inclusive banking model.

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Position papers

Through position papers on global issues and key topics, the Global Alliance for Banking on Values contributes to the discussion of the role and responsibility of the financial sector based on the policies and practices of its member banks.

Financial Inclusion
This position paper on financial inclusion makes the case that access to finance is a fundamental enabler of human dignity and social inclusion. It sets out why hundreds of millions remain excluded from essential financial services, and what banks, governments, and regulators must do to make inclusive finance the norm.
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Seven Principles for Sustainable Banking Regulation
This document summarises what is needed to make meaningful progress towards a banking industry that supports a fairer, greener and more inclusive society
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Climate Finance
The starting point for our position on climate change is our vision that finance serves people and the planet, not the other way around.
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EU Taxonomy-Social Impact
This paper defines social sustainability and impact and offers a high-level reference framework used by values-based banks to classify which projects and investments add a specific social or environmental value.
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Brand values
To sharpen our positioning and better demonstrate what makes us distinct in the banking sector, we developed the GABV brand values and differentiation criteria.
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Articles

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Transforming Lives: Celebrating 15 Years of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values

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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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Banking with Purpose: How the GABV has created a movement that reshapes the industry through values-based finance

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Interview

Leading with purpose: A conversation with Brian E. Argrett, CEO of City First Bank

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GABV first annual meeting in Africa concludes with key insights on resilient and inclusive banking

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