Provides ethical banking for social and solidarity economy projects.
Crédit Coopératif is a French cooperative bank founded in 1893, specializing in serving the social and solidarity economy. 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. It emphasizes transparency and allows customers to choose where their money is invested. Crédit Coopératif is committed to financing the ecological transition, social inclusion, and local development. As part of the BPCE Group, Crédit Coopératif manages assets of approximately €16 billion, with 74% allocated to loans for cooperatives, SMEs, non-profit organizations, and socially conscious individuals. The bank operates through a nationwide network in France and offers various solidarity-based financial products. Crédit Coopératif supports initiatives through its foundation and programs like the "Prix de l'Inspiration en ESS," which awards grants to social and solidarity economy projects. While specific financing amounts for typical projects are not publicly available, the bank tailors its support to each project's needs and impact potential. Recent beneficiaries include AVSF (Agronomes et Vétérinaires Sans Frontières) for development work in Mongolia and various local initiatives promoting sustainability and social inclusion across France.