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OP funds becoming more active in foreign annual general meetings

OP funds will start participating in foreign annual general meetings in accordance with their responsible investment strategy. This is a major effort, as in future OP funds will participate in thousands of AGMs every year.

3 August 2017

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Co-operative banks sign the 2017 Global Investor Letter on Climate Change to G7 and G20 Governments

Co-operative banks sign the 2017 Global Investor Letter on Climate Change to G7 and G20 Governments and show support for...

26 May 2017

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EACB becomes a supporting institution of UNEP-Finance initiative

Since May 22nd, the EACB has become a supporting institution of the United Nations Environment Programme - Financial Initiative (UNEP-FI).

23 May 2017

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BCC - M’illumino di meno 2017 ! (I am enlightened less 2017!)

This week on Best CSR practices of Co-operative Banks : The Italian Cooperative Credit Banks joins the message: “to share… lights up energy”. Two special events in Rome and Milan to raise awareness on energy...

24 February 2017

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“Fédéral Finance Gestion” (Crédit Mutuel) promotes policies to reduce carbon emissions

On September 28, the management company “Fédéral Finance Gestion”, a subsidiary of Crédit Mutuel Arkéa, announced two climate initiatives aimed at fostering financial flows towards projects compatible with low-carbon economies.

15 February 2017

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Cooperatives formally declare their commitment to sustainable development

The European Association of Co-operative Banks took part at the International Summit of Cooperatives 2016 (ISCOOP) in Québec City last October. In this context, Co-operatives showed their power to act on the United Nation's Sustainable...

21 December 2016

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Rabobank issues EUR 500 million Green Bond

This week the CSR best practices of c-operatives banks focus on Rabobank which has successfully issued its first EUR 500 million Rabobank Green Bond to institutional investors. The proceeds are invested in renewable solar and wind energy projects. The maturity of the Rabobank Green Bond is 5 years.

21 November 2016

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The Grupo Cooperativo Cajamar gets a magnificent qualification in the management of its carbon footprint

Last October, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) awarded the "B" rating to the Grupo Cooperativo Cajamar for the measure and...

15 November 2016

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'Actor for energy transition 2016' by Crédit Agricole S.A.

The opening ceremony of the #COP22, which is held in Morocco from 7th to 22nd of November, is starting today. This is the occasion to remind the engagement taken by co-operatives banks during the #COP21...

7 November 2016

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