Social funding instruments


Groupe BPCE’s history has been shaped by its cooperative values and its commitment to economic and social progress. At the core of its mission is a concern for how its decisions impact a variety of stakeholders: customers, cooperative shareholders, employees and the wider civil society. A key part of this mission includes the potential impact of each of its activities on human communities and the natural environment. This is why Groupe BPCE has put sustainable development at the heart of its work. 

The information on this page predates the publication of the updated Social Funding Framework on 10th April 2024 and available here. These elements only apply to social bonds which fall under the framework document of Groupe BPCE’s sustainable development bond program dated April 2020 and applicable until the publication of the updated Social Funding Framework on 10th April 2024.


LED – Local Economic Development

Groupe BPCE intends to support regional and community development and resilience through financing of small businesses, SMEs and non-profit organizations that seek to benefit to people who live and/or work in economically and/or socially disadvantaged areas or communities.

LED – Local Economic Development


Human Development

Via Human Development eligible assets, Groupe BPCE intends to contribute to access both to healthcare facilities & services and to inclusive and equitable quality education.

Human Development


Healthcare

Groupe BPCE intends to contribute to access to healthcare and improvment of healthcare facilities & services in France.

Healthcare


Social Housing

Groupe BPCE is one of the main leading players in social housing in France and has developed a dedicated methodology for social housing issuances

Social Housing


Sport economy

As a major player of sport activities in France, Groupe BPCE has implemented a specific methodology to the Sport economy in order to issue dedicated social bonds.

Sport economy