Since its creation in 2000 through the merger of banks embedded in the European and global economy for over two centuries, the Group has set itself the task of contributing to a sustainable economy. Driven by this ambition, we ensure that our business has a positive impact in our own operations, in the solutions for our clients and in the role we play in society.
We have built a European leader in banking and financial services, present in 64 countries and territories and able to advise and provide support for its clients around the world. In Europe, most of our business lines hold key positions, often among the leaders in their markets, such as our cash flow (Cash Management, Trade Finance and Factoring) and capital markets activities, as well as our specialised businesses, such as long-term leasing and asset management.
Through its retail activity, our Group operates in four markets in the eurozone: France, Italy, Belgium and Luxembourg. It is also rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model in a number of other countries, notably Ukraine, Poland, Türkiye, Algeria, Morocco, Kosovo and China through its minority stake in Bank of Nanjing.
As a leading banking player, BNP Paribas also has a strong presence in the Americas and an expanded capacity in Asia-Pacific.
BNP Paribas can count on the commitment of its nearly 178,000(1) employees to support all its clients - individuals, small businesses, SMEs, large corporates, institutional investors and associations - at every stage of the economic cycle. At the heart of our collective dynamic, the sum of our expertise and the cohesion of our teams feed our responses to the needs and expectations of our clients. We also rely on the stability of our governance bodies, which ensure the long-term management of our strategy for controlled development and responsible growth. Our governance bodies act in the interest of our Group, while listening to our stakeholders. They ensure that every decision is made in accordance with our demand for ethical responsibility.
To meet the key challenges of supporting and financing a just and sustainable transition, we are implementing a proactive and ambitious approach to social and environmental responsibility. This is reflected in our commitment to promoting and implementing responsible financing for a sustainable economy.
