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2024
Operation: Social Loan
Amount: USD 297 milhões
Maturity: 3-5 years
Allocation: Women-led SMEs, Entrepreneurs located in municipalities with HDI below the Brazilian average and Rural producers
Sustainable Finance
Where there is Sicredi, sustainability grows
We grow together in pursuit of a sustainable future for all.Commitment to grow together
Our responsibility goes beyond financial intermediation. It’s a commitment to communities and the planet, maintaining transparency regarding the impacts of our activity.
As a Cooperative Financial Institution, we strive to contribute to important changes for ourselves and for society. Our pillars are a more inclusive, fair and sustainable society.
Collective prosperity is our true measure of success.
Together we build a legacy of positive impact, because we believe that sustainability is an integral part of our mission. By aligning our financial services, financial expertise and relevant networks to our clients’ sustainability ambitions, we become more sustainable together.
Sicredi receives global award for financing women entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises
The Cooperative Financial Institution was the only Brazilian to be recognised at the Global SME Finance Awards 2024.
Sicredi receives international award for fundraising for women entrepreneurs
The award was given for the first time by the British publication Environmental Finance to the institution.
Sicredi achieves Global ESG Rating upgrade
Assessment places the financial institution as the lowest ESG risk among private banks in Brazil and third in Latin America.
Sicredi receives international award for financing sustainable projects
Winner of the "Lender of the Year" category, was recognised for financing renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable agriculture projects and supporting micro, small and medium-sized businesses.
Sicredi receives international award for Sustainable Bond Issuance
The cooperative financial institution was also recognised in the best lender to women entrepreneurs category of the global SME Finance Awards.
Commitment to grow together
Funding ESG
Committed to building a more sustainable future, Sicredi raises ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) funds to finance initiatives that have a positive impact on communities and the environment. Since the beginning of this journey, we have raised a total of R$7.5 billion, directing resources to renewable energy projects, sustainable agriculture, social inclusion and responsible economic development.
Check out the timeline of our main ESG fundraising efforts below and see how we are turning these amounts into real impact.
2023
Operation: Social Loan
Amount: USD 125 million
Maturity: 2-7 years
Allocation: SMEs and Amazon
2023
Operation: Green Loan
Amount: EUR 200 million
Maturity: 7 years
Allocation: Solar Energy
2022
Operation: Sustainable Bond
Amount: BRL 780 million
Maturity: 7 years
Allocation: Framework
2022
Operation: Social Loan
Amount: USD 100 million
Maturity: 2 years
Allocation: Women-led SMEs
2022
Operation: Green Bond Tier II
Amount: USD 100 million
Maturity: 10 years
Allocation: Solar Energy
2021
Operation: Social Loan
Amount: USD 80 million
Maturity: 7 years
Allocation: Women-led SMEs
2021
Operation: Climate Loan
Amount: USD 120 million
Maturity: 7 years
Allocation: Solar Energy
2020
Operation: Green Loan
Amount: USD 135 million
Maturity: 7 years
Allocation: Solar Energy
2019
Operation: Green Loan
Amount: USD 110 million
Maturity: 7 years
Allocation: Solar Energy
Ratings and Recognitions
We are proud of the recognition we receive for our positive impact. With your talent, we can go further.
Global SME Finance Forum Awards 2024
Best Financier for Women Entrepreneurs - Latin America & Caribbean - Gold
Global SME Finance Forum Awards 2024
SME Financier of the year - Latin America & Caribbean - Gold
Global SME Finance Forum Awards 2024
Best Financier for Women Entrepreneurs – Latin America & Caribbean - Platinum
Global SME Finance Forum Awards 2024
Best Financier for Women Entrepreneurs Commercial Bank - Global - Platinum
Morningstar Sustainalytics - Risk Rating ESG
Best rating obtained by a private bank in Brazil, in terms of environmental, social and governance issues.
Climate Bonds Standard Climate Certification
Certification that funded projects have climate benefits in terms of reducing CO2 emissions into the atmosphere.
Environmental Finance Impact Award 2023
Winner in the "Lender of the Year" category due to financing sustainable projects in Brazil.
Environmental Finance Bond Award 2023
Winner in the "Social Loan of the Year" category for financing micro, small and medium-sized enterprises led by women.
Global SME Finance Awards 2023 - Winner
Winner of the "Sustainability Bond of the Year" for the Sustainable Finance Bond issued in 2022.
Global SME Finance Awards 2023 - Honorable Mention
Honorable mention in the "Best Financier of Women Entrepreneurs" category.
ESG News
Sustainable operations
Check out the documents on our sustainable issuances and the other issuances made by Sicredi.
Discover our issuances documents