Carbon Fri
BCF has obtained two Carbon Fri labels, certified by Climate Services, an accredited organisation that ensures compliance with ISO standards. The first certification attests that BCF’s CO2 balance sheet has been established in accordance with the ISO 14064-1 standard, demonstrating that the Bank has a climate policy and an action plan to reduce its CO2 emissions. The second certification, for online banking, is in accordance with the ISO 14044 standard and confirms that the entire product life cycle is taken into account when calculating CO2 emissions.
Fair-ON-Pay Advanced
In 2024, BCF obtained the SGS Fair-ON-Pay Advanced certificate, issued by Comp-ON SA, an expert and certified company in pay analysis. This certificate distinguishes BCF as a fair employer and underlines its long-term commitment to equal pay. It certifies that the Bank complies with the requirements of the Swiss Federal Act on Gender Equality (Gender Equality Act – GEA).
IT Services
All of BCF’s IT services are outsourced to Swisscom (Switzerland) Ltd, which in 2020 was voted the world’s most sustainable telecommunications company by World Finance magazine
Fairtrade or traceable gold
The Fairtrade Max Havelaar label is used for 1-20g bars. It ensures better protection for people and the environment in artisanal gold mining. For bars weighing more than 20 grams, the “traceable” label is used, which ensures traceability and provides proof of the origin of the gold.
Hydro
Since 2019, BCF has been certified Hydro by Groupe E Ltd, certifying that 100% of its energy consumption comes from renewable sources and local installations. This choice of green energy contributes to the preservation of natural resources and represents a significant commitment to climate protection.
FSC-certified paper
BCF only uses 100% FSC-certified paper. Thanks to its e-documents, BCF’s customers can go paperless, thus helping to reduce their environmental footprint.