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BNP Paribas in Luxembourg is a committed and responsible contributor to society. The action we take aims to support the development of socially engaged businesses, charities, the social entrepreneurship sector and microfinance.

As a bank and employer, we drive the fight against social exclusion and promote Human Rights, education and culture.

Our employees get involved

  • Assistance for student refugees
    The One Step Forward project was initiated as part of BNP Paribas Group’s intrapreneurship programme, People’sLab4Good. One Step Forward provides assistance to student refugees in the form of training and mentoring delivered by volunteers from the BNP Paribas Group in Luxembourg in partnership with the University of Luxembourg.
    More on the One Step Forward programme
  • To build on the commitment shown by our staff to voluntary work, the Help2Help programme supports charitable projects run by employees of BNP Paribas Group in Luxembourg. Set up by the BNP Paribas Group in 30 countries, Help2Help has provided support totalling EUR 700,000 to 240 projects in Luxembourg since it was launched.
    Help2Help celebrates its 10th anniversary
  • Skill sharing
    180 bank employees have volunteered for more than 764 hours and helped 12 charities to conduct various activities. As an example, three lawyers from the bank provided voluntary legal services to a pro bono project.
  • Hope, the Association of Employees of the BNP Paribas Group in Luxembourg, has raised more than EUR 20,000 thanks to monthly donations from employees of at least EUR 1. These contributions meant that we could back six charity projects in 2019.

Microfinance

Microlux is the first microfinance institution in Luxembourg. It finances and supports the creation and development of the independent activities of individual clients and social enterprises unable to access the traditional banking system.

In 2019:
- 36 microcredits granted
- EUR 13,500: average amount of microcredit facilities
- 70 businesses established
- 110 jobs created

Social entrepreneurship

Launched in 2019, through Act For Impact, social enterprises have access to specific banking support from advisors with relevant training and the expertise of staff from the BNP Paribas Group in Luxembourg. 

In 2019:
- 46 social enterprises supported by BGL BNP Paribas
- 18 million euros in loans granted

Read more about Act for Impact

 

 

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