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Sustainable Development |
Good corporate citizenship has long been one of BNP Paribas’ guiding principles. The Group has now gone one step further, placing its sustainable development drive at the same level as its core values, management principles, code of ethics and corporate governance procedures.
Sustainable Development Report 2002
BNP PARIBAS’ Sustainable Development Policy An entire section of the Group’s review of operations has been devoted to the subject of sustainable development, setting out how BNP Paribas’ policy in this area is put to work on a daily basis through the Group’s core values and managerial approach. In addition, in 2003, a special Sustainable Development site will be added to the Group’s website, providing more detailed, regularly updated information on written guidelines, charters and action plans, as well as on internal and external events. The Sustainable Development section is focused on the Group’s relations with its stakeholders, comprising shareholders, customers, suppliers and employees, as well as with the community and the environment. Issues such as corporate governance, ethics and credit policy are also discussed in detail. Social and environmental information required in accordance with governmental order 2002-221 dated 20 February 2002 in application of Article 116 of the NRE Act, is provided in the appendices to the review of operations. A structured approach to Sustainable Development
A structured approach to Sustainable Development
The Group’s sustainable development policy is overseen by the Secretary of the Board of Directors – the CEO’s advisor responsible for ensuring that matters relating to both Sustainable Development and Corporate Governance at BNP Paribas are properly addressed. The operational aspects are coordinated by the Group’s Sustainable Development Officer. Sustainable Development procedures are carried out through: