As part of our mission as a cantonal bank, we are committed to working for the sustainable development of society. Our socially responsible investing (SRI) policy is in line with this commitment. We strive to communicate on our efforts in this area in a transparent, clear, and simple way, and to raise our clients’ awareness of SRI issues. We also consider it our fiduciary duty to incorporate ESG approaches into our broader investment policy. We seek to offer a wide range of responsible investment solutions that are in line with market best practices and generate competitive long-term returns.

We also intend to solidify our position in this market by working with local and national entities through research conducted in collaboration with the University of Lausanne (UNIL) on ESG investing and through our partnership with SRI specialist Ethos. BCV’s asset management team manages a range of investment funds covering the main asset classes, with Ethos serving in an advisory role. In addition, BCV subscribed to Ethos’s shareholder engagement services, marking an important step forward in its efforts to hold a dialogue with the companies in its investment funds and discretionary management portfolios.

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