5572019 Universal registration document and annual financial report - BNP PARIBAS
7 a Committed Bank: information ConCerninG the eConomiC,
soCial, CiviC and environmental resPonsiBility of BnP PariBas
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Our civic responsibility: being a positive agent for change
SOLIDARITY The extent and diversity of BNP Paribas commitments are reflected in the broad range of initiatives to promote social inclusion, equal opportunities and employee commitment.
Promoting social inclusion
Support the integration of refugees In 2019, BNP Paribas renewed its support plan for the integration of refugees by pledging EUR 4.5 million over three years. The scheme is now up and running in 10 European countries. It is in this context that the BNP Paribas Foundation, which coordinates these actions, has partnered with Simplon in France. The aim is to support the professional integration of 280 refugees through a scheme combining a six-week training course enabling them to acquire digital skills and learn French.
Supporting major players helping vulnerable populations In France, the number of homeless single women has doubled in the space of 10 years. Living on the streets, these women are particularly exposed to danger and have difficulty in accessing care. This is why the BNP Paribas Foundation joined forces with Samusocial in 2019 to open a centre in Paris dedicated to women s health (nurses, gynaecologists, etc.).
Fostering equal opportunities
Many partnerships are in place to assist future generations and provide educational support to the most disadvantaged young people.
Dream Up: education through art Following its initial success, the Dream Up programme was renewed for the period 2018-2020, with a dedicated budget of EUR 1.8 million. In 2019, 20,000 children took part in this scheme.
International community initiatives In 2019, a wide range of initiatives promoting a decent education either started up or operated on a worldwide basis. For example, since 2012, the BMCI Foundation in Morocco has supported Al Jisr, an NGO which sets up libraries in state schools in disadvantaged neighbourhoods. In total, more than 300 schools have been given more than 76,000 books, benefiting more than 180,000 pupils.
Fostering employee commitment
As well as actively encouraging its employees to volunteer (see A learning company supporting dynamic professional path management, Commitment 6), BNP Paribas provides financial support to everyone who chooses to get involved.
Help2Help Devised by the BNP Paribas Foundation, the Help2Help programme showcases and supports the voluntary commitment of employees to NGOs that promote community and humanitarian causes. Now deployed in more than 30 countries, this programme supported the projects of 250 associations in 2019 thanks to an endowment totalling EUR 750,000.
Rescue & Recover Fund: 7 years of humanitarian service Created in 2012, the Rescue & Recover Fund makes it possible to react quickly and effectively worldwide in the event of a humanitarian disaster. Intended for employees, French Retail Banking customers and retired members of the Group s Retirees Association, this fund collects their donations and matches the amount to finance the projects of three NGO partners. In seven years, more than EUR 4 million has been donated to on-the-ground actions.
In 2019, an emergency response was organised in Mozambique in the wake of cyclone Idai in March. At the end of the year, a campaign to support access to healthcare for women living in extreme poverty in France, Madagascar and the Philippines saw more than EUR 260,000 donated to NGOs. In total, more than EUR 400,000 was raised for NGOs during the year. At the same time, the fund s teams have launched new tools to raise awareness among an increasing number of employees, including setting up donation boxes in 5 of the Group s buildings.
ARTS Contemporary creation is at the heart of the BNP Paribas Foundation s cultural philanthropy programme. A committed patron of many artists and the institutions that welcome and present their works, the Foundation mainly supports contemporary dance and jazz.
Celebrating contemporary dance to mark 350 years of the Paris Opera
A patron of contemporary dance since 1984, the BNP Paribas Foundation champions creativity by supporting choreographers who push the boundaries of creative expression. In 2019, the BNP Paribas Foundation supported 5 arts institutions and 17 companies, including Kidd Pivot. Led by choreographer Crystal Pite, it received funding from the Foundation for a new ballet commemorating the 350th anniversary of the Paris Opera.
Jazz sponsorship centred around creativity
Recognised as one of the leading jazz sponsors, the BNP Paribas Foundation has supported the careers of many musicians and backed several international festivals. In 2019, the Foundation decided to partner with BNP Paribas in the Netherlands by lending its support to Metropole Orkest. This unique ensemble on the international music scene, part big band, part symphony orchestra and featuring around 40 musicians, works with some of the biggest names in jazz.
Notre-Dame de Paris
On 15 April 2019, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris was affected by a fire which caused extensive damage to the roof, structure and Viollet-le-Duc s spire. Reacting swiftly to the disaster, the BNP Paribas Foundation pledged EUR 20 million to help restore the monument, which is on the list of world heritage sites.
