Associations, memberships and alliances

Our bank is socially and environmentally committed to the surroundings in which we operate.

We channel our efforts to improve financial well-being and sustainable economic growth by contributing to the strengthening of society as a whole. Throughout our history, CaixaBank has made significant commitments, collaborating with many associations, task forces and forums to develop and disseminate good practices, principles and values, seeking to foster progress in various fields.

To advance our commitment to sustainability and to be part of best practices, we take part in many initiatives related to ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance):

UN Global Compact

Body responsible for promoting the ten universal principles of the United Nations on human rights, labor standards, the environment and the fight against corruption (2005). CaixaBank actively participates in the Spanish Network, where it held the presidency from 2012 to 2019.

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UNEP FI

Finance initiative that brings together a large network of banks, insurers and investors, and catalyses action across the financial system to deliver more sustainable global economies. CaixaBank (2018).

Principles for Responsible Banking. The objective is to align the performance of the financial sector with the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Goals and the Paris Agreements on Climate Change. CaixaBank (2019), BPI (2023).

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Principles for Responsible Investment

The pension plan manager, VidaCaixa (2009), the Group’s asset manager, CaixaBank Asset Management (2016) and BPI Gestâo de Activos (2019), are signatories.

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Principles for Sustainable Insurance

Iniciativa que impulsa el desarrollo y ampliación de las soluciones innovadoras de gestión de riesgos y seguros que contribuyan a la sostenibilidad medioambiental, social y económica. VidaCaixa (2020).

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SpainSIF

CaixaBank is a member of the non-profit organisation that promotes sustainable investment (2020).

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CaixaBank Chair of Sustainability and Social Impact

Commitment to foster, promote and spread sustainability knowledge (2005).

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BPI / "la Caixa" Foundation Chair in Responsible Finance

To promote research and education on the role of finance in societal progress and economic development, together with the Nova School of Business Economics. BPI (2020).

Global Steering Group For Impact Investment

Entity that represents savings banks and retail banking in Europe. CaixaBank has held the presidency of the Spanish National Advisory Board (SpainNAB, Spanish chapter of GSG Impact) since July 2024, following the renewal of its Board of Directors (2019).

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Barcelona Centre Financer Europeu for Sustainability and FinResp

These intend to ensure that enough private capital is allocated to sustainable investments. Part of the United Nations network of European centres for sustainability (2019).

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Forética

Promotes the integration of social, environmental and governance issues in the management of companies (2010).

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Fundación Seres

Promotes the commitment of companies to improve society by acting responsibly. CaixaBank is on the Board of Trustees and the Advisory Board (2011).

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Observatorio de los ODS

Monitors compliance with SDGs by Spanish companies. Created by Fundación “la Caixa” in collaboration with the Democratic Leadership and Governance Chair of ESADE (2017).

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LMA (LOAN MARKET ASSOCIATION)

Promotion of the development and integrity of the green and social bond market (2018, 2021).

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UN Tourism

United Nations body responsible for promoting responsible and universally accessible tourism (2019).

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DIRSE

Spanish association of Social Responsibility professionals (2015).

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Sustainable Finance Observatory

Observatory focused on sustainable finance and its role in the transition to a decarbonised economy and the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development, CaixaBank AM (2023).

	Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) Commitment to achieve neutral greenhouse gas emissions in credit and investment portfolios by the deadline of 2050 (2021). More information
	Net Zero Asset Owners Alliance Initiative promoted by the United Nations and PRI that involves a commitment to transition its portfolios to a level of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. VidaCaixa (2022). More information
	Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials Alliance of financial institutions to develop and implement a methodology for measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions associated with loans and investments (2021). More information
	Partnership for Biodiversity Accounting Financials Alliance of financial institutions to assess and disclose impact and dependencies on biodiversity of loans and investments (2024). More information
	Equator Principles Commitment to ESG risk assessment in project financing of over 7 million euros (2007). More information
	Climate Action 100+ Initiative that fosters dialogue with worldwide companies that have the highest levels of greenhouse gas emissions. VidaCaixa (2018), CaixaBank Asset Management (2018). More information
	Grupo Español de Crecimiento Verde Promotes economic growth linked to a low-carbon economy through public-private partnership – CaixaBank being a founding partner (2016). More information
	Catedra AgroBank Global and collaborative initiative of companies committed to using 100% renewable energy (2016). More information
	European Clean Hydrogen Alliance It promotes and develops the production of renewable green hydrogen as a decarbonisation engine to achieve the climate objectives of the European Union (2021). More information
	Poseidon Principles A framework established by the Global Maritime Forum to assess and disclose the climate alignment of shipping finance portfolios. Its purpose is to commit to enhancing the role of maritime finance in addressing global climate goals. CaixaBank (2022). More information
	Spring Collaborative dialogue initiative promoted by PRI and that seeks to promote the objectives of the Kunming-Montreal CaixaBank AM and VidaCaixa Global Biodiversity Framework, (2023).
	Pegasus Principles Initiative promoted by the Climate Aligned Finance Standard for the Aviation Sector to enable financial institutions to measure and disclose the climate alignment of their aviation loans (2024).

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	Fundación “la Caixa” Strategic partnership with Fundación “la Caixa”, the first Social Project in Spain and one of the world's largest foundations. More information
	Commitment to Financial Health and Inclusion Within the framework of the Principles of Responsible Banking, this initiative promotes universal financial inclusion and encourages the banking sector to support the financial health of customers (2021). More information
	Advance Dialogue initiative driven by PRI to act and influence companies and other institutions to act on human and social rights. CaixaBank AM and VidaCaixa (2022). More information
	Funcas Educa The Funcas Financial Education Stimulus Program, Funcas-Educa, promoted by CECA and Funcas, aims to improve the level and quality of financial culture in Spanish society (2018) More information
	European Microfinance Network Promotes micro-financing as a tool to combat social and financial exclusion in Europe, through self-employment and the creation of micro-enterprises. MicroBank (2007). More information

	Closing GAP Alliance of companies that acts as a reference cluster, with public-private collaboration, and analyzes the economic and social opportunity cost of gender gaps (2021). More information
	Women Empowerment Principles Driven by the UN, it involves a public commitment to align policies towards advancing gender equality. CaixaBank (2013) and BPI (2021). More information
	Target Gender Equality Promoted by the United Nations Global Compact, with an aim of increasing women's representation on company boards of directors and in executive management positions (2020). More information
	Business Network For LGBTI Diversity and Inclusion Spanish non-profit association that promotes an inclusive and respectful environment for LGBTI diversity in the workplace. CaixaBank (2022). More information
	Anti-Phishing Working Group International alliance to unify the global response to cybercrime of which CaixaBank is a co-founder (2013). More information

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Associations, memberships and alliances

Our bank is socially and environmentally committed to the surroundings in which we operate.

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