Areti Bank has become an official Signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Banking – a single framework for a sustainable banking industry developed through a partnership between banks worldwide and the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI).
The Principles are the leading framework for ensuring that banks’ strategy and practice align with the vision society has set out for its future in the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement. Banks who have signed the Principles commit to be ambitious in their sustainability strategies, working to mainstream and embed sustainability into the heart of their business, while allowing them to remain at the cutting-edge of sustainable finance.
Under the Principles, signatory banks identify and measure the environmental and social impact resulting from their business activities, set and implement targets where they have the most significant impact, and regularly report publicly on their progress. The Principles provide a framework for banks to systematically understand the risks and seize the opportunities arising from the transition to more sustainable economies.
Signatories to the Principles take on a leadership role, demonstrating how banking products, services and relationships can support and accelerate the changes necessary to achieve shared prosperity for both current and future generations, building a positive future for both people and planet. These banks also join the world’s largest global banking community focused on sustainable finance, sharing best-practice and working together on practical guidance and pioneering tools of benefit to the entire industry. This is a journey of unprecedented scale and scope at a time when such ambition is urgently needed to address the major planetary crises of climate change, nature loss, pollution and social issues. Together, these collective efforts will ensure that profitability goes hand in hand with a sense of purpose.
Areti Bank is committed to join the UNEP FI PRB because it is aware of the great impact that the banking sector can have on sustainable development and the environment. Areti Bank is a 100% digital bank with a more positive approach to investments. Areti means Virtue in Greek.
Dimas Alberto Palmar Hurtado, Chief Executive Officer Areti Bank said:
“We are proud to sign our adherence to the Principles for Responsible Banking and the United Nations Environment Program Finance Initiative (UNEP FI). At Areti Bank we believe in sustainable development and building a better planet for future generations. Therefore, our focus is on being part of the solution, generating positive impact for society and its economic and environmental surroundings. With this statement, we reiterate our willingness and commitment to take an active role in the changes that merit greater sustainability.“
More information on the Principles for Responsible Banking: www.unepfi.org/responsiblebanking
