SANTO DOMINGO.- Banco BHD was recognized with the II Innovation and Impact on Sustainability Award at the III Latin American Congress of Sustainable and Inclusive Banking, organized by the Association of Multiple Banks of the Dominican Republic (ABA) and the Latin American Federation of Banks (Felaban), in the Sustainable Development Goals category.
The award highlights Banco BHD's approach to and implementation of its corporate culture regarding compliance with the Sustainable Development Goals. This vision of the institution incorporates social, environmental, and economic considerations into its decision-making processes, supporting the sustained growth of the business.
Steven Puig, president of Banco BHD, while leading the opening ceremony of the congress, indicated that "for ten years we have been implementing a sustainability strategy that we have undertaken with the commitment to support the sustained growth of the business and promote the human progress of our clients, employees and Dominican society in general through responsible, innovative and close banking.".
The sustainability award was received by the CEO of Banco BHD, Fidelio Arturo Despradel, and by Josefina Navarro, senior vice president of Corporate Communication and Social Responsibility of the entity, from the Superintendent of Banks, Alejandro Fernández W., and Rosanna Ruíz, president of the ABA.
During the congress, the Santo Domingo Declaration for a more sustainable and inclusive Latin American banking system was signed. Representing Banco BHD, Despradel signed the declaration along with other executives from financial institutions and companies, aiming to reinforce the shared vision of a fair and responsible financial model prepared to face the challenges of the future.
BHD's presence at the congress also included participation in panels and conferences, and the placement of a stand where representatives of the entity discussed the Bank's good sustainability practices in terms of financial inclusion, the financial and non-financial value proposition for women, and environmental and social risk management, among other topics.
In addition to Navarro, those participating in these dialogue spaces included Ángela Nieto, Executive Vice President of Digital Banking; Kirssys Abreu, Second Vice President of Sustainability and Social Responsibility; Cristina Bello, Second Vice President of Environmental Risk; and Elizabeth Rojas, Second Vice President of Business Strategy for Women.
