How we're changing banking for the better.
- Where are your deposits being
invested? - How can where you bank change
the world? - How can your banking
strengthen the local economy? - Who's profiting from your
deposits? - How does your banking protect
the environment? - How can your banking make
where you live more affordable? - How can local banking grow
more local food?
A: For some financial institutions, it’s all about profit. Not us. Our goal is to use the full power of our business to build prosperity for our members and our communities. And it turns out, this local approach to banking can have a global impact.
We’re in the business of creating positive change: economic first and foremost, but also social and environmental change. We believe that by investing money, talent and connections for the benefit of businesses and causes that support social good, we can create a more equitable, sustainable and vibrant economy.
When you do things differently, others start to take notice. It’s why we were asked to share our values-based banking model with leaders from around the world.
What we're doing
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Global Alliance for Banking on Values
Vancity is a member of GABV, an organization made up of the world’s leading sustainable banks from Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and North America. -
The Global Common Good
As a result of our commitment to values-based banking, Vancity president and CEO Tamara Vrooman was invited to speak at a two-day conference at the Vatican. -
Vancity Fair & Fast Loan™
An affordable alternative to expensive payday loans, that gives our members access to cash when they need it. An idea whose time has come.
Want to learn more?
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How co-operatives are different
Vancity is a co-operative owned by its members and run for the benefit of its members. And that makes all the difference. -
Our Annual Report
Our interactive annual report reflects how we integrate social, environmental and economic factors into all aspects of our business. -
One of Canada’s best corporate citizens
Recently, Vancity was honoured to be recognized by Corporate Knights as #2 on their list of Canada’s Top 50 Corporate Citizens.
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