We put Finance at
the service of People
and the Planet
The Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV) is a growing network of independent banks using finance to create positive, sustainable economic, social, and environmental impact.
Our
Purpose
We aim to transform the financial system by growing and strengthening values-based banking—ensuring that finance serves people and the planet, and supports a sustainable, just, and prosperous future for everyone.
Our
Movement
Across the globe, a growing number of pioneers in finance are taking a values-driven approach to banking. They put people first, support the real economy, and respond to their communities’ needs —while caring for the planet.
72
members
45+
countries
Our Impact
We serve close to 50 million customers, hold up to USD 265 billion of combined assets under management, and are supported by close to 100,000 co-workers.
6
supporting
partners
partners
100k
employees
$265B+
annual
revenue assets
revenue assets
50M
customers
Our Members
See who the Global Alliance for
Banking on Values represents and
explore our pioneering member banks.
Banking on Values represents and
explore our pioneering member banks.
See who the Global Alliance for Banking on Values represents and explore our pioneering member banks.
Milan Declaration: A Statement for Peace
Peace, and the stability that comes with it, is a prerequisite for finance to achieve a more sustainable and inclusive society.
& services
Stories
from GABV
Values-based banks use business as usual to intentionally create positive change. They innovate banking products and services and engage with partners to provide solutions to social and environmental issues in the communities they serve. Here are some examples of best practices.
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Transforming Finance
Through our activities and programmes, we create visibility for our members, support them to advance the practice of values-based banking and work together to transform finance.
Our Programmes and Projects
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Clean Energy: Financing the Solutions, Not the Problems
To combat climate change, the world must invest around USD 4 trillion annually in clean energy by 2030, according to the International Energy Agency
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How Values-Based Banks Drive Affordable Housing Solutions
The commitment of values-based banks to affordable housing represents a profound shift in the banking sector, because it places human dignity and environmental sustainability
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Long read, Stories of Systemic Change
Banking for All: Closing the Financial Inclusion Gap
Financial inclusion drives economic progress and poverty alleviation in today’s interconnected and rapidly evolving world. It makes sure that individuals and entrepreneurs, regardless of
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Banks Can Work For, and Not Against, the Protection of Nature
Biodiversity and nature conservation are essential pillars to sustain the delicate balance of life on Earth. In today’s world, where ecosystems face mounting pressures
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Long read, Stories of Systemic Change
Empowering Women to Drive Social Change
Despite significant progress, women continue to face systemic barriers to economic participation, education, and leadership opportunities. Empowering women is not only better for the
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Societies fairer and our economies stronger”. “COVID-19 has deepened existing inequalities”, adds the United Nations, which considers reducing inequality one of the most pressing world issues. Inequality even has its own Sustainable Development Goal (SDG number 10), the UN’s universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030.
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How values-based banks promote a fairer economy
Societies fairer and our economies stronger”. “COVID-19 has deepened existing inequalities”, adds the United Nations, which considers reducing inequality one of the most pressing
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Money means power. And, if history shows us anything, it is the incredible number of individuals and communities who have been excluded from both.
Values-based banks show how money can be the catalyst for a more diverse and inclusive society. And how every person and institution can make a difference.
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How money can promote a more diverse and inclusive society
Money means power. And, if history shows us anything, it is the incredible number of individuals and communities who have been excluded from both.
Values-based
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How can we limit the devastating impact of an ever-growing number of climate-related catastrophes; from tropical storm Grace in Haiti to the deadly floods in Central Europe?
A powerful remedy is money, used differently. In fact, “Mobilise finance” is one of the four objectives of UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26), which aims to raise more than 100 billion dollars in “climate finance” per year to decelerate global warming.
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You can’t fix climate without fixing finance
How can we limit the devastating impact of an ever-growing number of climate-related catastrophes; from tropical storm Grace in Haiti to the deadly floods
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