Our Corporate Culture About Us-draft

Our Corporate Culture

Why Areti Bank?

We believe in the power of people, and our ability to make the difference together.

Together we can create a sustainable society for our today and for our generations tomorrow

Areti exists because our planet is facing a problem and we want to be part of the solution. We are here to lead and guide the way to create a more sustainable world through sustainable banking. We want to make sure the generation to come, inherit a Planet Earth that is liveable.

At Areti Bank we are committed to offering solutions to our environmental challenges. Our planet is facing a problem. We want to be part of the solution. Our goal is to pave the way to a more sustainable world through sustainable banking.

Our Mission to provide sustainable financial services for a positive impact in the creation of an environmentally sustainable society.

Our Vision is to be the global reference for sustainable banking.

Our Goal is to encourage sustainable banking through a conscious and responsible use of money, providing financial products and services which generate a positive contribution to sustainable development.

“Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”.

(UN General Assembly, 1987, Our Common Future p.43)

What Areti means?

ARETI… IN THE GREEK LANGUAGE MEANS VIRTUE.

We Believe In Virtue – just as our names implies. It is the foundation of our principles and rules our behavior in the banking sector with the highest moral standards

Areti Bank is committed to support
a eco-friendly and sustainable future

Our Principles

As the bank for those who want to lead social and environment change, we are proud to conduct business according to these principles.

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APPROACHABLE

We are welcoming and friendly; we keep things real. Being approachable is key for us in building strong relations with our clients and employees. We see ourselves less as a traditional bank and more as a team of people partnering to make the world a better place.

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Responsible

Being sustainable is not just about being green or eco-friendly. It is about being responsible towards the environment, employees, clients and shareholders. At Areti Bank we are aware of the extraordinary responsibility that has been given to us and we are accountable for the impacts we have on the economy, society and the environment.

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Ethical

We promise to always be guided by the highest moral standards that promote a positive change for a better tomorrow.

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Transparent

We offer clear and concise accountability, strengthening our clients’ confidence and trust.

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Innovate

We offer resourceful ways to meet your financial needs with high quality services and unique sustainable financial products. A culture of innovation and continuous improvement is in our DNA. We are constantly working to develop and offer to our clients’ high-quality services and the state-of-the-art sustainable financial products.

Areti Bank Empowers
Sustainable Development.

Sustainable development goals

We are aware that sustainable banking is not possible without the values of sustainability intrinsically embedded in our corporate culture. For this reason, we embrace The Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) developed by United Nations Environment Program Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) which align banks with society’s goals as expressed in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

What makes us different?

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We endorse and sign the UN Principles for Responsible Banking.

We will be part of The Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV). A network of banking leaders from around the world committed to advancing positive change in the banking sector.

We are committed on aligning all our business practices with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement.

100% carbon neutral in our operations.

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We do not lend to or invest in fossil fuel companies, gambling, fur industry, pornography tobacco and weapons industry.

Focused on growing clean energy, organic food and farming, environmental technology, sustainable building, ecotourism, sustainable transportation, education, healthcare, arts and culture. (use the word eco-friendly

Focused on investments minimizing the carbon footprint on our globe.
(Carbon Accounting Financials, measureing the carbon footprint of bank’s loan and investment assets)