Maria Khristolyubova, Deputy Head of Small and Medium Business Department of Center-invest Bank, assumed the chairmanship in the Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Rostov Region.

 The committee consists of representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Rostov Region, representatives of business, non-profit and educational organizations.

For 30 years, region-operating Center-invest Bank has been the flagship of sustainable development in the South of Russia, implementing and actively promoting ESG principles among the customers. 

 In 2022, Center-invest Bank introduced an ESG rating system for SMEs. It reflects a company’s commitment to sustainability and determines the interest rate on the loan: the higher the rating, the lower the rate. Therefore, the bank promotes the ESG business model, shares experience and helps customers successfully implement new technologies.