«The Covid-19 loan proved a lifeline during the second wave.»

BCV helped local businesses weather the pandemic by granting government-backed bridge loans to clients in need. How did Vaud companies use their loans? Find out more about the experience of David Lizzola, CEO and founder of Léguriviera Groupe.

• Read more about the role we played in Vaud Canton during the Covid-19 crisis in our Sustainability Report.

In 2020, BCV entered into a long-term strategic partnership with Ethos, which specializes in socially responsible investing (SRI), in order to offer sustainable investment products. Over the next few years, BCV and Ethos will work together closely to create a new center of expertise in sustainable finance in Switzerland.

BCV signed the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI), which seek to promote a sustainable financial system. The UNPRI are the most comprehensive and widely recognized standards for responsible investment.  

BCV is a member of Swiss Sustainable Finance (SSF), which aims to strengthen Switzerland’s position as a hub for sustainable finance by raising awareness, providing training, an encouraging a forward-thinking approach to growth.

In 2011, BCV began participating in the annual CDP Global survey, which collects data on companies’ greenhouse gas emissions to incentivize them to reduce their carbon footprint. Our score has improved considerably over the years, and in 2020 we earned an A- grade – putting us in the leadership category.

BCV commissions Swiss Climate to measure the Bank’s carbon footprint using the methodology set out in ISO 14064-1 and in the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard. We also work with Swiss Climate to shrink our carbon footprint and use resources more efficiently across our operations.

This label is awarded to businesses with a climate policy that includes reducing and offsetting greenhouse gas emissions. The certification program sets a high benchmark for verifiability and transparency because it includes independent audits and adheres to international standards (ISO 14064-1 and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol).