For the first time, Green Brands League assesses the level of maturity and effectiveness of corporate social practices among Russian companies in 2024. Center-invest Bank’s experience confirms leadership in social agenda management approaches.

According to experts, Center-invest Bank implements the most highly developed model of social responsibility and manages social risks both internally and within its supply chains, consumer interactions, and local communities in its regions of operation. The bank’s internal and external practices are complementary and integrated into management processes at the strategic level.

The systematic integration of social practices into business processes enables Center-invest Bank to implement an effective and results-oriented social policy, fosters long-term sustainability, strengthens corporate culture, and enhances trust among employees and external stakeholders.

The maturity level of a company’s social practices is based on survey results, analysis of public materials, and expert opinion. This assessment covers eight aspects, divided into internal and external practices. Internal practices include management system, corporate culture, HR management, employee engagement, health, and well-being. External practices encompass management systems, social problem-solving, and collaboration with local communities. All aspects are evaluated on a scale from 0 to 5 points. Points are awarded based on the completeness of the information provided, whether documented or referenced in open sources.

Center-invest Bank successfully implements a socially responsible banking business model that integrates the global Sustainable Development Goals as well as the priorities of Russia’s National Projects. The bank’s reliability is confirmed by ACRA ratings: the bank’s credit rating is at the A(RU) level with a «positive» outlook, and its ESG rating of AA+ is the highest in the country, with a «stable» outlook.