We aim to reduce our operational absolute GHG emissions in line with the Swiss federal government’s goal of reaching net-zero by 2050. We have set an interim target of shrinking our carbon footprint by at least 35% from 2019 levels by 2030.
We aim to have 25% of senior management positions held by women by 2030.
We aim to reduce the carbon footprint of our residential mortgage portfolio at a pace consistent with the Swiss federal government’s pathway to a net-zero buildings sector by 2050.*
In our trade finance business, we aim to reduce our transaction-based exposure to coal in line with the Paris Agreement-compatible scenario (as defined by the International Energy Agency).
In our role as an asset manager, we aim to align a portion of our assets under management with the target of net-zero emissions by 2050.*
* Our success in achieving these targets depends largely on factors outside of our control. Our 2025 Sustainability Report contains more information on our climate targets, along with important legal information.
Our comprehensive CSR approach has been recognized by ESG ratings agencies, which place BCV among the top-rated banks. For example, MSCI ESG has assigned BCV an ESG rating of AA, the second-highest of seven scores, while Ethos has given the Bank a rating of A–, the second-highest of five scores.
BCV voluntarily participates in the annual survey by CDP, an independent organization that runs the world’s leading environmental disclosure platform. CDP has assigned the Bank a rating of A– (for climate issues), the second-highest of eight scores.
Our sustainability report details how corporate social responsibility (CSR) is embedded into and guides BCV Group’s activities.
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Our sustainability report details how corporate social responsibility (CSR) is embedded into and guides BCV Group’s activities.
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This brochure describes BCV’s CSR approach and main achievements in 2025.
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The sustainability policy describes the sustainability-related guidelines and principles that BCV has adopted in its business lines and operations.
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Corporate social and environmental responsibility is central to BCV’s mission. This Charter sets out our expectations of our suppliers in the area of sustainable and socially responsible business practices. All our suppliers are expected to comply with these fundamental principles.
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