Triodos Bank

What we do: Triodos Bank is a leading sustainable bank dedicated to making money work for positive social, environmental, and cultural change. It finances companies, institutions, and projects that add cultural value and benefit people and the environment. Its activities span sectors such as renewable energy, organic farming, social housing, retail, charities, and education. Triodos offers financial products and services designed to promote corporate social responsibility and sustainable development.

Where we are located: The bank's headquarters are in Flanders, Belgium. It operates across several European countries including Belgium, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Germany, with a strong digital presence complemented by some physical offices.

Short history: Founded in 1980 in the Netherlands, Triodos Bank originated from the Triodos Foundation established in 1971. It launched the first green fund on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange and acquired the British ethical bank Mercury Provident in 1994. The name Triodos means "meeting of three roads" referring to people, planet, and profit. The bank has been recognized for its ethical banking and sustainability leadership, including the Sustainable Bank of the Year award in 2009.

Organization & culture: Triodos Bank employs around 1,629 people passionate about innovation, collaboration, and values-driven banking. Its culture emphasizes dignity, sustainability, and quality of life, aiming to create positive impact beyond profit. The bank is a certified B Corporation and a co-founder of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values, reflecting its commitment to transparency, diversity, and social responsibility.

Recent developments: In 2021, Triodos launched its ambitious net zero plan, AsOneToZero, targeting carbon neutrality by 2035 across its loan and investment portfolios. The bank continues to innovate in sustainable finance and actively engages its community to drive systemic change.