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Groupe BPCE is rolling out its impact approach in line with international standards defining commitment frameworks founded on principles relating to the respect for human rights, for the environment, and for working conditions. This commitment is recognized and praised by the rating agencies, testifying to the credibility of our actions.
Groupe BPCE has also defined sector-specific policies for a number of sensitive activities, thereby demonstrating its concrete commitment in this area.
Requirements meeting the highest international standards
We pursue the activities of our business lines in accordance with the most demanding international standards.
Our international standards
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Groupe BPCE carries out advanced reporting on its initiatives in line with the ten principles of the United Nations Global Compact relating to respect for human rights, labor standards, environmental protection, and the fight against corruption.
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Groupe BPCE contributes to meeting 9 goals through its internal management procedures, its sponsorship initiatives and, above all, through its financing activities (social, associative, renewable energies, agriculture, education, health, microfinance, etc.)
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Groupe BPCE and Natixis have signed the Principles for Responsible Banking, and are committed to ensuring the strategic alignment of their activities with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement.
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Groupe BPCE carries out advanced reporting on its initiatives in line with the ten principles of the United Nations Global Compact relating to respect for human rights, labor standards, environmental protection, and the fight against corruption.
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Groupe BPCE contributes to meeting 9 goals through its internal management procedures, its sponsorship initiatives and, above all, through its financing activities (social, associative, renewable energies, agriculture, education, health, microfinance, etc.)
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Groupe BPCE and Natixis have signed the Principles for Responsible Banking, and are committed to ensuring the strategic alignment of their activities with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement.
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Membership of the PRI since 2008, via Natixis. These principles help institutional investors to include environmental, social and corporate governance considerations into their investment decision-making processes. In 2020, the international network of investors ranked two Group companies among the leaders in climate reporting: Assurances du Groupe BPCE in the institutional investor category, and Mirova, a subsidiary of Natixis Investment Managers specializing in sustainable finance, in the asset manager category.
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Wanting to make its commitment and actions even more tangible, Groupe BPCE decided to adopt this recognized and robust international standard by applying external ISO 26000 assessment procedures within its establishments.
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Membership of the PRI since 2008, via Natixis. These principles help institutional investors to include environmental, social and corporate governance considerations into their investment decision-making processes. In 2020, the international network of investors ranked two Group companies among the leaders in climate reporting: Assurances du Groupe BPCE in the institutional investor category, and Mirova, a subsidiary of Natixis Investment Managers specializing in sustainable finance, in the asset manager category.
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Wanting to make its commitment and actions even more tangible, Groupe BPCE decided to adopt this recognized and robust international standard by applying external ISO 26000 assessment procedures within its establishments.
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Our ESG policies
We regulate our financing activities in the most sensitive sectors and establish a dedicated framework for topics with significant social and environmental stakes.
Policies applicable to Groupe BPCE’s banking activities
Thermal coal
Groupe BPCE’s policy aims at a gradual phase‑out of thermal coal and supporting the sector’s transition. Introduced in 2015 for Natixis CIB’s activities, the policy has been strengthened and extended since 2021 to Groupe BPCE’s banking activities.
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Oil and gas
Groupe BPCE’s policy aims to regulate financing in the oil and gas sector. Introduced in 2017 for Natixis CIB’s activities, the policy has been strengthened and extended since 2023 to Groupe BPCE’s banking activities.
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Defense and security
Groupe BPCE aims to position itself as a responsible actor, supporting sovereignty issues and ensuring a rigorous management of ESG risks, notably for companies exporting to sensitive regions. Introduced in 2018 for Natixis CIB’s activities, the policy has been strengthened and extended since 2025 to Groupe BPCE’s banking activities.
DownloadPolicies applicable to Natixis CIB’s activities
Tobacco
The policy aims to restrict financing granted in the tobacco sector. This policy, applicable to Natixis CIB’s activities, was first published in 2018.
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Equator Principles
The Equator Principles aim to take social and environmental risks into account and to provide a framework for managing them in the context of project financing. Since 2010, Natixis has adopted these principles for Natixis CIB’s activities.
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Nature
Groupe BPCE’s policy aims to support biodiversity protection and to frame its approach to deforestation-related issues. This policy was published in 2025.
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The Human Rights Charter
Groupe BPCE is committed to respect and promote human rights, which are one of the fundamental pillars of its corporate social responsibility.
DownloadThe specific ESG policies applicable to BPCE Assurances and the asset management companies affiliated to Natixis Investment Managers are published on their respective websites.
Our publications
Discover the various publications of Groupe BPCE related to CSR topics.
