Commitment to Sustainability

Globally active companies operate in a challenging environment. They interact closely with many different social groups and are confronted with wide-ranging demands and requirements. These companies can only achieve long-term success if they take these expectations seriously and are aware of their responsibility towards the environment and society.

Credit Suisse therefore regards its commitment to sustainability as a foundation for lasting economic success. By striving to achieve a balance between economic, environmental and social issues in its everyday business, it makes a positive contribution that benefits its clients, employees, the environment and society and creates long-term added value for the company.

Credit Suisse takes account of environmental and social issues in its business activities in accordance with its corporate policy and international commitments. An innovative product and service offering, the fulfillment of due diligence requirements, the efficient use of resources and a responsible human resources policy are key aspects of its efforts. An internal Sustainability Committee oversees the implementation of the Group's commitments and assesses current social and environmental issues with regard to the company.

Specialized independent rating agencies analyze and rate companies according to their performance in the field of sustainability. Credit Suisse has repeatedly been rated as "one of the best in its industry" over the past few years and the Credit Suisse Group share has subsequently been included in key sustainability indexes such as the FTSE4Good Index, the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and the Dow Jones STOXX Sustainability Index.