Center-invest Bank has become the first Russian bank to successfully undergo independent verification under the Business Public Capital Standard (BPCS). Based on the evaluation results, the bank was included in the register of organisations whose contribution to achieving the national development goals and improving the well-being of society is recognised at the federal level.

The standard was approved by the Government of the Russian Federation in 2025. The verification system is coordinated by the "Public Capital" Autonomous Non-Commercial Organisation. The verification was carried out using indicators grouped into six key areas, including social well-being, governance efficiency, economic performance, and business reputation. Based on the results of a comprehensive assessment, the verifiers have confirmed the Bank’s systematic efforts in the area of sustainable development.

The bank’s sustainable development priorities are enshrined in its ESG Digitalisation 3.0 strategy. The Bank has introduced an inclusion policy and anti-corruption programmes, and received an ESG-2 (AA+) rating from the Analytical Credit Rating Agency (ACRA).

The bank’s share of procurement from SMEs reaches 49%, and the share of Russian-made goods procurement stands at 93%, reflecting the bank’s significant economic contribution to the country’s sustainable development.

The bank pursues an active social policy, and demonstrates growth in employee training expenditures, a decrease in staff turnover, and actively develops corporate volunteering. Every year, it holds more than 400 financial literacy events for residents of the South of Russia.

The bank makes a significant contribution to the well-being of society by funding programmes aimed at supporting families, healthcare, and sports, including cooperation with handball and football clubs. It also promotes an endowment fund culture, participates in environmental initiatives, and implements digital transformation projects. As of 01 April 2026, the bank has invested 723.6 billion rubles in the National Projects.

Center-invest’s status as the first Russian bank to pass the BPCS verification process confirms its leadership in implementing responsible business practices. The bank will continue to consistently implement ESG banking principles as the main driver of its development.