Group Crédit Coopératif

Crédit Coopératif is a French cooperative bank founded in 1893, specializing in serving the social and solidarity economy. As part of the BPCE group, it offers a range of banking products and services to individuals, associations, cooperatives, and socially responsible businesses. The bank focuses on ethical and sustainable finance, supporting projects that benefit communities and the environment. Its key areas include social entrepreneurship, ecological transition, fair trade, and cultural initiatives. Crédit Coopératif emphasizes transparency and allows customers to choose where their money is invested through various solidarity-based savings products. While specific financial resources and typical project financing amounts are not readily available, Crédit Coopératif is known for its tailored approach to financing social economy organizations. The bank assesses projects based on their social and environmental impact, as well as financial viability. Recent initiatives include partnering with Action Against Hunger, contributing over €250,000 in 2016 through various financial products. The bank also supports the development of ethical banking across Europe through its membership in the European Federation of Ethical and Alternative Banks (FEBEA). Crédit Coopératif's commitment to socially responsible banking and its cooperative structure make it a unique player in the French and European financial landscape, bridging traditional banking with social innovation and sustainability.