Support in times of need. ICRC and humanitarian aid.
For many years, Credit Suisse has been working closely with the Red Cross and Red Crescent societies worldwide. We are also a member of the ICRC's Corporate Support Group.
Long-Term Commitment
In 2008, Credit Suisse was the first global bank to become a member of the Corporate Support Group of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). This long-term partnership complements our relationships with national Red Cross societies, for example in our home market Switzerland.
Alongside the financial contributions, a major element of the partnership with the ICRC is the support given through expertise. Specialists from all areas of the bank provide their knowledge and skills to the ICRC in order to drive strategic projects forward, for example in the areas of human resources or IT. Such skills-based involvement enables employees to make targeted contributions.
The personal involvement of our employees also plays an important role in the partnerships with the national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies, be it through participating in blood donation campaigns or through fund-raising for disaster victims. In Switzerland, the collaboration with the Red Cross (SRC) is wide-ranging; Credit Suisse supports the SRC's Young Leaders Forum and presents the Credit Suisse Red Cross Youth Award every year. Employee volunteering includes the "2x Christmas" gift collection campaign, the SRC car pool, drills with the REDOG rescue dog group, virtual assignment with "Missing Maps," and the "Mitten unter uns" (in our midst) integration project. In addition, some 1,200 volunteers donate blood every year.