Open Main menu Menu Mission and visionWhat we financeHow we workOur impact Triodos Bank Money can change the world Triodos Bank is a leading expert in sustainable banking. Our mission is to make money work for positive change. We are more than a bank. We are a community. Get to know us and join the movement for change. 12% growth in sustainable lending in 2020 728,000 customers and active in five European countries 8.4M visitors enjoy cultural events in 2020 75% of assets in the real economy Mission and visionWhat we financeHow we workOur impact Our mission and vision Make money work for positive, social, environmental and cultural change. Triodos Bank is in business to help create a society that protects and promotes the quality of life of all its members, and that has human dignity at its core. Since 1980, we have enabled individuals, organisations and businesses to use their money in ways that benefit people and the environment. We promote sustainable development by offering our customers sustainable financial products and high quality service. We like numbers. Because we like impact. Our core values A clear compass and solid foundation for values-based banking Sustainability We only finance companies that focus on people, the environment or culture. Transparency We believe that people who entrust us with money need to know what we are doing with their money. That's why we show them that on Know where your money goes. Excellence As a bank, we want the quality of our products and services to be among the best in the banking sector. Entrepreneurship We are constantly working to develop innovative ways to finance sustainable entrepreneurs, companies and initiatives. How we make money work for positive change Find out about Triodos Bank's unique sustainable approach to banking for positive impact, which enables us to achieve our mission and sets us apart from our competitors. What we stand for Why we're different You can do more with your money Our approach to banking is different. We work with organisations that contribute to positive social, environmental and cultural change. Our story What we finance Triodos Bank lends money only to organisations working to bring about positive and lasting change. Therefore, clearly defined criteria guide our everyday lending decisions, and make us accountable to our savers and investors. Our lending strategy Triodos Bank connects savers and investors who want to change the world with sustainable entrepreneurs, organisations and companies in selected sectors. We have built a track record financing organisations that work in the nature and environment sectors, social business, culture and welfare. Environment Triodos Bank believes profit doesn't need to be at the expense of the environment. That's why we’re helping our clients make a positive difference to the environment we share. Culture Triodos Bank believes that culture is a powerful force for positive change, driving creativity and innovation in business, and providing lasting opportunities for personal development. Social The social businesses we finance work to improve and enrich the lives of millions of people; tackling inequality and injustice. And developing strong communities in the process. Read more about our impact themes Triodos Bank is an independent bank Triodos Bank believes it's crucial that its mission and identity is protected. How we direct, administer and control our work says a lot about our identity. To safeguard our special character and mission we do not have shareholders but Depository Receipt Holders, and are not listed on a stock exchange. View our governance and meet the boards A vision on sustainability since 1968 View our history Triodos Bank creates positive, sustainable impact. Finance change. Change finance. Our vision on impact reflects our mission. We finance progressive entrepreneurs and influence the banking sector to become more transparent, diverse and sustainable. More about our impact Our annual reports 8.4M visitors enjoy cultural events in 2020 109 institutions in Inclusive Finance in 47 countries in 2020 33M the equivalent organic meals produced per year as a result of Triodos Bank finance in 2020 We create positive change through lending, investing and giving Find out more about Triodos Bank near you The Netherlands Belgium Spain United Kingdom Germany Investment Management Other Triodos websites: triodos.com triodos.nl triodos.be triodos.es triodos.co.uk triodos.de triodos-im.com triodosfoundation.nl triodosfundacion.es annual-report-triodos.com Follow us on Privacy preferences Disclaimer Downloads Accessibility Your personal cookie settings At Triodos Bank we value your choices on privacy. 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