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Global Alliance for Banking on Values

The Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV) is a network of independent banks and credit unions with a shared mission to use finance to deliver sustainable economic, social and environmental development. The Global Alliance for Banking on Values is a not-for-profit organisation and independent network of banks and banking cooperatives with a shared mission to use finance to deliver sustainabl

e economic, social and environmental development.

Founded in 2009, the GABV comprises of 70+ financial institutions and sixteen strategic partners operating in countries across Asia, Africa, Australia, Latin America, North America and Europe. Collectively we serve more than 50 million customers, hold up to USD 265 billion of combined assets under management, and are supported by 145,000 co-workers.

19/08/2026

As the world grapples with growing geopolitical tensions, climate-related disruptions and rapid technological change, this article offers a thought-provoking perspective on the state of global peace.

The 2026 Global Peace Index (GPI) highlights a world facing the economic consequences of a record number of increasingly interconnected conflicts, driven by geopolitical fragmentation and a rapid transformation in warfare where technology is outpacing international law and diplomacy.

The report explores how these shifts are reshaping the global landscape, with implications that extend far beyond security and defence to economies, institutions and societies around the world. It is a valuable read for anyone interested in the long-term trends shaping our collective future.

📖 Read the article: https://www.visionofhumanity.org/record-conflicts-drive-peace-to-historic-low-as-ai-warfare-surges/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTQCaRwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWtpM200Z3MxMXBzb1NDOXRzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEePgaOlu54Z9g9zodHvz9XwskfVmk4aEXROTstYjlQ1TB6PXkSA_1kDEgTAhk_aem_5vryAOr_HgPjFWmNx7Y-Mg

14/08/2026

As communities around the world continue to experience the growing impacts of climate change, it's worth revisiting this timely conversation on the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative) and the role finance can play in accelerating a just transition.

In this episode of Nordsip's ESGPresso podcast, Tytti Kaasinen, Head of Impact and Research at the Global Alliance for Banking on Values, explores how financial institutions can help shift capital away from fossil fuel expansion and towards solutions that support a sustainable and resilient future.

🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and SoundCloud.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rSiypy3TJXVEDCh8SiNhW?si=f9dce9600c124be4

Apple Podcast: https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/my-podcasts/show/esgpresso/6cd0855f-8744-4cec-a735-ac733152d1c5/episode/fossil-fuel-non-proliferation-treaty-initiative-with-tytti-kaasinen/3a203948-afb0-4b59-b781-8993e56a19f2

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/esgpresso/fossil-fuel-non-proliferation-treaty-initiative-with-tytti-kaasinen

12/08/2026

The Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV) extends its heartfelt condolences and support to all those affected by the recent earthquake in Colombia and Ecuador. We are deeply saddened by the loss, displacement and disruption experienced by communities across the region, and our thoughts are with everyone facing the difficult task of recovery and rebuilding.

We have been in contact with our members in the region. While our Ecuadorian member Banco Codesarrollo has reported more limited impacts, we are especially thinking of our colleagues at our Colombian member Banco Mundo Mujer, who have shared the significant impact the earthquake has had on their staff, branches and the communities they serve.

The situation is particularly poignant given the institution's own origins. Banco Mundo Mujer traces its roots to the aftermath of the 1983 Popayán earthquake, when Leonor Melo de Velasco and a group of women leaders came together to support families that had lost their livelihoods. What began as a community response to a natural disaster evolved into one of Colombia's leading values-based financial institutions.

For more than four decades, Banco Mundo Mujer has demonstrated how finance can help communities recover, rebuild and thrive. Today, as parts of Colombia and Ecuador once again face the challenges brought by a devastating earthquake, we are reminded of the resilience and solidarity that inspired the institution's founding and continue to guide its work.

On behalf of the entire GABV community, we send our solidarity and support to Banco Mundo Mujer, Banco Codesarrollo and to all those affected across Colombia and Ecuador. 💚

11/08/2026

🎯 The fifth cohort of the Academy for Values-Based Governance launches this October!

The Academy for Values-Based Governance is a comprehensive development programme for Non-Executive Directors in values-driven financial institutions, designed to strengthen governance leadership and impact. The programme's relevance is reflected in participant feedback, with 92.3% of board members rating it as very or extremely relevant to their role.

Developed by the Institute for Values-Based Governance in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV), the programme equips board members with the tools and insights needed to embed values at the core of their organisations and navigate uncertainty with purpose and confidence.

🗓️ Register by 30 September 2026 to join this transformative journey.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.gabv.org/transforming-finance/academy-for-values-based-governance/

05/08/2026

🌱 Where your money sleeps at night matters.

Every dollar we deposit helps shape the future. Yet many people don't realise that their bank deposits can carry a carbon footprint comparable to some of their biggest lifestyle choices.

That's why Climate First Bank has launched a new Deposit Impact Calculator, helping people visualise the potential environmental impact of moving their money from a large Wall Street bank to a mission-driven financial institution focused on financing climate solutions.

The tool also highlights the potential financial benefits of making the switch, demonstrating that values and financial returns can go hand in hand. Created in collaboration with Topo Finance, We Are Neutral and OneEthos, it offers a practical way to understand how banking choices can drive positive change.

Explore the calculator: https://apply.climatefirstbank.com/impact-calculator

04/08/2026

📢 Registration is now open for the 12th edition of the GABV Leadership Academy, taking place from January to October 2027.

Designed for senior professionals in values-based financial institutions, the Leadership Academy is a transformative learning journey that equips participants with the leadership capacity, self-awareness and practical tools needed to navigate complexity and lead change with purpose.

Over the years, the Leadership Academy has brought together more than 300 participants from 50+ nationalities, fostering a global community of values-based leaders committed to transforming finance.

📅 Applications are open until 30 October 2026.

👉 Learn more and register: https://www.gabv.org/transforming-finance/leadership-academy/

29/07/2026

A recent profile of Sunrise Banks explores how the bank has built its model around the belief that financial success and positive social impact can go hand in hand. From expanding access to capital in rural and Native communities to supporting affordable housing and community development, Sunrise Banks demonstrates how banking can be a force for good.

As Damon Sehr, South Dakota Market President at Sunrise Banks, puts it: "Our success is tied to the success of the people and places we serve."

🔗 Read the story and discover how Sunrise Banks is turning values into action every day: https://www.gabv.org/long-read/where-values-and-money-meet-how-sunrise-banks-turns-purpose-into-practice/

28/07/2026

Buildings account for nearly 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions. But for some values-based banks, the response goes beyond financing sustainable buildings. They're creating them too.

From geothermal heating and rainwater harvesting to circular design and timber construction, GABV member banks are showing how their workplaces can reflect the values behind their financing decisions.

🔗 Read how Credit Human, Vancity, Triodos Bank and Alternative Bank Switzerland are walking the talk: https://www.gabv.org/long-read/walking-the-talk-how-gabv-member-banks-are-building-green-headquarters/

22/07/2026

What happens when fossil fuel expansion can qualify for a sustainable investment label?

In this thought-provoking Forbes article, Ingmar Rentzhog, founder and CEO of We Don't Have Time, examines proposed changes to the EU's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) that could allow companies expanding oil and gas production to be included in certain "transition" investment products.

The debate highlights a critical question for policymakers, investors and financial institutions: how do we ensure sustainable finance frameworks drive genuine impact and maintain public trust?

🔗 Read the article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/we-dont-have-time/2026/07/04/eu-council-lets-oil-expansion-qualify-for-sustainable-funds/

21/07/2026

🎯 The registration for the fifth cohort of the Academy for Values-Based Governance is open!

The Academy for Values-Based Governance is a comprehensive development programme for Non-Executive Directors within values-driven financial institutions, designed to strengthen governance leadership and impact.

Developed by the Institute for Values-Based Governance in collaboration with the GABV, the programme equips board members with the tools and insights needed to embed values at the core of their organisations and navigate uncertainty with purpose and confidence.

🗓️ Register by 30 September 2026 to join this transformative journey.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.gabv.org/transforming-finance/academy-for-values-based-governance/

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