A Bank committed to sustainability
BCF’s corporate responsibility is reflected in its commitment to addressing economic, ecological and social issues.
As the Canton’s leading bank, BCF plays a key role in contributing to the Canton of Fribourg, its municipalities and its parishes by paying funds that include the remuneration for the Canton’s guarantee and for the endowment capital, and taxes.
BCF is one of the founding members of the Carbon Fri Foundation, which aims to promote reduced CO2 emissions by businesses in Fribourg. All the funds collected are redistributed throughout the economic fabric of the Canton by supporting local projects.
BCF’s purchasing policy is a concrete example of the Bank’s support of local SMEs. The Bank also offers training and information to our clients in the area of cybersecurity and data protection.
BCF plays an active role in society by staunchly supporting local sports, cultural and social activities in the Canton. The Bank has entered into more than 100 partnerships that foster close ties with nearly a thousand clubs and entities affiliated with various umbrella organisations.
A clearly defined sustainability policy
At BCF, our business activities are focused on long-term success and on the creation of sustainable added value. We aim to have a positive influence on the region in which the Bank operates by supporting sustainable development for many years.
For BCF, choosing sustainable development means doing business successfully over the long term, while acting responsibly with respect to society and the environment. This approach is spelled out in concrete terms in our Sustainable Development Charter and our Sustainability Report.
At BCF, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) responsibility is exercised through an internal working group. Composed of representatives from the Bank’s various sectors, it evaluates the achievement of objectives, guarantees the consistent implementation of ESG principles in all activities and ensures a transparent presentation of sustainable development performance.
BCF is committed to meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and aligning its management and core business more and more closely with these goals. In the BCF Sustainable Development Charter, it sets goals and defines the principles that the Bank commits to uphold.