Our Approach
Leading the way through sustainable business practices
At Standard Chartered, we're determined to lead by example within the markets in which we operate. As well as finding ways to drive economic growth, we also want to help protect the environment and to have a positive impact on the societies where we live and work.
In response to a rapidly changing world, the diverse needs of our stakeholders and global challenges such as climate change and poverty, we have developed a strategy to build a sustainable business. This will enable us to recruit and retain the best staff, build strong stakeholder relationships, take advantage of new commercial opportunities and manage new types of risk.
Because we operate in more than 70 countries in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, our influence is widespread and it is essential that we take a long-term view of the consequences of our actions. We know we can make the greatest difference by using our core skills, talent , products and services. Working closely with stakeholders such as governments, customers, employees and suppliers, we have defined seven pillars of building a sustainable business. These are key areas where we can make the greatest contribution.
We believe we have the determination to achieve our aims - and the robust policies and processes in place to support us.
Awards
Awarded by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service
Bank of the Year 2006 for Global CSR
Did you know...
Standard Chartered has committed to educate one million people on HIV/AIDS by 2010
As well as educating our own workforce, we are asking organisations from across the world to join us by educating their own workforces on HIV/AIDS.