(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) AccessBank, a leading financial institution dedicated tosustainable development and responsible business practices, proudlyannounces its official membership in the United Nations GlobalCompact. This significant step reinforces AccessBank's commitmentto advancing sustainable development goals and embracing ESG(Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles across itsoperations.
The UN Global Compact stands as the largest internationalinitiative engaging businesses in sustainable development efforts,fostering a global partnership between the public and privatesectors. AccessBank's participation underscores its dedication topromoting sustainability and responsible corporate citizenship on aglobal scale.
By joining the UN Global Compact, AccessBank commits to upholdthe ten principles of the Global Compact, which encompass humanrights, environmental responsibility, labor standards, andanti-corruption efforts. Furthermore, the Bank is committed toimplementing the 17 sustainable development goals outlined in theUN Sustainable Development Strategy, with a focus on achievingthese objectives by 2030.
As a member of the UN Global Compact, AccessBank reaffirms itsdedication to protecting human rights throughout its operations andbusiness relationships, fostering a supportive and inclusive workenvironment that adheres to international standards. Additionally,the Bank pledges to implement measures aimed at environmentalpreservation and pollution prevention, while actively combattingcorruption in all its forms.
“Our membership in the UN Global Compact underscores ourdedication to sustainable development and social responsibility. Weare confident that integrating these principles into our strategywill not only enhance our risk management capabilities but alsogenerate significant value for our customers, employees, andsociety as a whole. We take great pride in our contribution to theglobal endeavor for a more responsible and sustainable world”, saidDavit Tsiklauri, Chairman of the Management Board ofAccessBank.
AccessBank has been a pioneer inthe microfinancing market, catering to the needs of small andmedium-sized enterprises since 2002. AccessBank counts among itsshareholders esteemed institutions like the Asian Development Bank,the European Investment Bank, the International FinanceCorporation, and other international organizations and investmentfunds. AccessBank operates through 32 branch offices, strategicallydistributed across Azerbaijan, including 14 in Baku and 18 invarious regions. Details about the bank's branch network can beaccessed through .
For further inquiries regarding AccessBank's services,please contact 151 or visit the official website at .Furthermore, to stay updated on the bank's activities andinitiatives, you can also follow its presence on prominent socialmedia platforms such as Facebook ,Instagram ,and LinkedIn .
*AccessBank CJSC provides its services under license No. 245dated 25 October 2002, issued by the Central Bank of the Republicof Azerbaijan. The bank's headquarters are located in Baku city,Yasamal district, Tbilisi Avenue 3.
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