GLS
A bank that finances sustainable entrepreneurs instead of speculating on financial markets. GLS forward-looking banking work benefits people, the planet while also resulting in economic gains. GLS Bank only grants loans to sustainable companies from these six areas: (1) Sustainable economy: supporting only businesses aligning their models and projects to the protection of people’s livelihoods and the planet; (2) Social & Health: dismantling hurdles so that impairments or simply old age are no longer a barrier to participating in social life; (3) Renewable energies: a shift to 100% renewable energy as well as an energy market being decentralised, participatory and fair trade; (4) Nutrition: organic agriculture, ecological processing, ensuring the protection of the diversity of plants and animals as well as the people; (5) Education & Culture: financing free and diverse educational and cultural institutions, as democracy needs responsible and creative citizens; (6) Living as a basic need: creating affordable living space, sustainably built.
Details
Account Features
- Business Banking
- Current Account
- Retail Banking
- Small Business Lending
- Investment Opportunities
- Mortgages
- Online Banking
- Personal Loans
- Savings Account
- Term Deposit
Designations
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Global
Alliance
for
Banking
on
Values
(GABV)
The Global Alliance for Banking on Values is an independent network of leaders from financial institutions. They work to change the system by making it transparent and supporting social, environmental, and economic sustainability.
Bank Type
- Cooperative Bank
Rates and fees are variable and often change. For the most up to date information, visit the institution’s website.
