Social Commitment: 1% of our profits to support 8 associations

A collaborative process that strengthens bonds

Because engagement comes from participation, all employees were invited to submit a project in September 2024. Following a presentation and deliberation phase, the CSR Steering Committee, in collaboration with the Compliance department, selected 8 projects from the 17 submissions.

Beyond financial support, this initiative reflects a strong commitment: involving our teams in concrete actions and sharing common values of solidarity and mutual aid. This program has also helped strengthen bonds among colleagues, creating a collective dynamic around causes that matter to us.

Supporting those who work for a better future

This initiative is part of a committed and sustainable vision, with three main pillars aimed at supporting those who take action and work towards:

• Protecting and restoring the environment
• Helping people in need and/or facing difficulties
• Strengthening ties between Switzerland and Europe

The selection committee’s mission was to prioritize local organizations with a strong community presence, human-scale operations, and local impact in Switzerland and neighboring France. Eligible organizations must have their headquarters in Switzerland.

A meaningful and concrete commitment

Through this initiative, we turn our values into action and foster solidarity within our ecosystem.This program is more than just financial support—it builds connections, raises awareness, and mobilizes efforts around major social challenges.

The 8 selected projects

The total amount of CHF 120,000 was allocated as follows:

1. CHF 23,000 for Fondation Partage, Geneva. A charitable organization playing a crucial role in fighting poverty and food waste. | https://www.partage.ch/fr/
2. CHF 21,000 for Swiss School for Guide Dogs for the Blind, Allschwil (Basel). A specialized institution that trains guide dogs for visually impaired and blind individuals, as well as other types of assistance dogs. | https://www.blindenhundeschule.ch/
3. CHF 17,000 for Académie de Servette FC, Geneva. This training center plays a key role in developing young football talents in Switzerland and the Geneva region. | https://servettefc.ch/academie/
4. CHF 15,000 for Botanical Garden of the University of Fribourg. A scientific, educational, and cultural institution dedicated to studying, conserving, and raising awareness about plant diversity. | https://www.unifr.ch/jardin-botanique/fr/
5. CHF 15,000 for Le Refuge Genève. This association supports LGBTQ+ youth aged 18 to 25 in difficulty by providing shelter, guidance, and assistance toward independence after family breakdowns. | https://refuge-geneve.ch/
6. CHF 15,000 for Unitas. A nonprofit organization supporting blind and visually impaired people in Ticino and Italian-speaking Graubünden, offering activities, guidance, and services to improve their quality of life. | https://www.unitas.ch/
7. CHF 8,648 for Festival du Film Français d’Helvétie (FFFH). This festival brings French and Francophone cinema to German-speaking Switzerland, fostering cultural exchange. | https://www.fffh.ch/fr/
8. CHF 5,400 for The Little Prince Swiss Foundation, Lausanne. A Swiss charity that funds projects aimed at educating teenagers on climate issues and guiding them toward environmentally conscious careers. | https://littlepricefoundation.org

Additional CSR Initiatives in 2024

The bank is also continuing its commitments to other organizations in the French-speaking region of Switzerland, including Fondation Otium, Terre des Hommes, and the Geneva Red Cross, to support people who are ill or in need.