By the Numbers: CSR at BNY Mellon

As a global investments company, BNY Mellon is invested in market integrity, our people and our world. In the 35 countries and more than 100 markets where we do business, corporate social responsibility enables us to drive lasting impact.

What is BNY Mellon's Role in the World?

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) supports BNY Mellon’s vision of improving lives through investing. As an engine for the financial markets, BNY Mellon helps drive global growth and prosperity.

Chief Human Resources Officer Monique Herena on How BNY Mellon’s People Create Change for Clients and Communities

BNY Mellon’s employees are integral to its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment. They drive outcomes for clients and provide time and resources to foster positive change in their communities, delivering on the firm’s responsible business priorities.

BNY Mellon President Karen Peetz on Financial Services’ Responsibility to Engage as Global Challenges Intensify

As executive sponsor of BNY Mellon’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, president Karen B. Peetz sees the emergence of a new paradigm of CSR leadership. The power and potential for business to contribute solutions to large-scale social and environmental issues is unprecedented. We’ve excerpted part of her message from this year’s CSR Report below.

CEO Gerald Hassell on Corporate Social Responsibility’s Growth and Maturation

In this year’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, BNY Mellon Chairman and CEO, Gerald L. Hassell, reflects on how CSR has matured both at BNY Mellon and around the world since he arrived at The Bank of New York fresh out of college in 1973. We’ve excerpted part of his message below. Read his full letter here for more on how the new generation of employees is spurring corporations to increase their commitment to responsible behavior.

BNY Mellon Unveils Ambitious 2016-2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Long-Term Goals

BNY Mellon launched its new set of long-term Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals for 2016-2020 in its latest CSR Report, released today. The goals reflect the tremendous commitment BNY Mellon has made to further integrate CSR within its business and culture and lay out a plan for continued growth.

Two Startups Addressing Digital and Financial Inclusion Each Receive $50,000 Investments from the Points of Light Civic Accelerator

ATLANTA, GA (June 22, 2016) – The Points of Light Civic Accelerator announced today that it will invest $50,000 each in New York On Tech and PYT Funds – one nonprofit and one for-profit startup. Both are creating greater opportunities for all to succeed in the digital economy by launching new models to increase financial and digital inclusion.

RobecoSAM Wins Institutional Investor Magazine’s “ESG Manager of the Year” Award

RobecoSAM wins Institutional Investor magazine‘s “ESG Manager of the Year” award

The European Awards 2016 by the renowned trade magazine Institutional Investor honored European asset managers whose innovative investment strategies, portfolio construction and strategic asset allocation have succeeded in the challenging European landscape.

MetLife Releases Latest Corporate Responsibility Report

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced the release of the company’s latest corporate responsibility report, highlighting the positive impact the company makes on society and establishing goals for future activities.

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Microfinance in India traditionally involves providing small loans to a group of women who are required to cross-guarantee each other, and to attend weekly group meetings to make cash repayments.

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