First West Credit Union signs the UN Principles for Responsible Banking

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First West is the third credit union in Canada to sign the UN PBR.

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LANGLEY, BC, CA, CANADA

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FIRST WEST CREDIT UNION

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First West is the third credit union in Canada to sign the UN PBR.
For more information on the Principles for Responsible Banking: www.unepfi.org/responsiblebanking
First West Credit Union offers members the financial strength, comprehensive product selection and extended branch network of a large financial institution while maintaining local brand identities and a unique grassroots approach to service.
Led by Launi Skinner, First West is British Columbias third-largest credit union with nearly $16.9 billion in total assets and assets under administration, more than 250,000 members and approximately 1,250 employees.
Visit www.firstwestcu.ca for more information on First West Credit Union.

LANGLEY, B.C., Sept. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As a continuation of its firm commitment to responsible environmental, social and governance practices, First West Credit Union and its divisions Envision Financial, Valley First, Island Savings and Enderby & District Financial have become an official Signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Banking (UN PRB) – a single framework for a sustainable banking industry developed through a partnership between banks worldwide and the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI).

The UN PRB consists of six principles that align with the vision society has set out for its future through the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement. Financial institutions who have signed the Principles commit to be ambitious in their sustainability strategies, working to embed sustainability into the heart of their business, while allowing them to remain at the forefront of sustainable finance.

“When you consider our co-operative values— the same values that have always guided our decisions— signing onto the UN PBR was perfectly aligned with our mission of helping our members and communities thrive,” says Launi Skinner, CEO of First West Credit Union. “The time for action is now and we are proud to be joining a global banking community that is focused on sustainable finance to ensure we use our business as a force for good, now and into the future.”

Under the Principles, signatory banks measure the environmental and social impact resulting from their business activities, set and implement targets where they have the most significant impact, and regularly report publicly on their progress. The Principles provide a framework for financial institutions to understand the risks and seize the opportunities arising from the transition to more sustainable economies.

Signatories to the Principles take on a leadership role, demonstrating how banking products, services and relationships can support and accelerate the changes necessary to achieve shared prosperity for both current and future generations, building a positive future for both people and planet.

First West is the third credit union in Canada to sign the UN PBR. This announcement comes in the wake of First West releasing its second annual ESG Rating through Morningstar Sustainalytics earlier this month. For more information on the Principles for Responsible Banking: www.unepfi.org/responsiblebanking

About First West Credit Union

First West Credit Union offers members the financial strength, comprehensive product selection and extended branch network of a large financial institution while maintaining local brand identities and a unique grassroots approach to service. Led by Launi Skinner, First West is British Columbia’s third-largest credit union with nearly $16.9 billion in total assets and assets under administration, more than 250,000 members and approximately 1,250 employees. It operates 46 branches throughout the province under the Envision Financial, Valley First, Island Savings and Enderby & District Financial brands. Visit www.firstwestcu.ca for more information on First West Credit Union.

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Josh Juhlke
First West Credit Union
604-309-6066
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