Bank CenterCredit Releases Second Sustainability Report Featuring Expanded ESG Disclosures
Bank CenterCredit released its second report on sustainable development, presenting expanded ESG data
Bank CenterCredit has published its second non-financial report.
The document was prepared in accordance with the APPF recommendations and international standards — GRI, SASB, IFRS S1 and S2.
The report covers key areas of sustainable development:
engagement with stakeholders, employee development, human rights protection, environmental impact reduction,
and contributions to economic development.
The scope and depth of disclosed information have significantly increased in the 2024 report —
the document includes not only the bank’s activities but also ESG-related data of its subsidiaries,
demonstrating implementation of ESG principles at the Group level.
Key achievements of 2024 include the adoption of an updated ESG strategy until 2030 and plans to increase
“green” financing volumes as a Central Asian bank.
As a result of the 2024 international S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment,
the bank entered the group of banks with the highest level of sustainable management practices.
The report also highlights the bank’s ESG strategy and its contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Among the key directions, over one billion tenge was allocated for environmental projects.
In addition, the bank continued partnerships with international organizations such as EBRD’s GEFF II
and participated in “green” financing programs.
Through the “green” office program, environmental initiatives were implemented,
introducing energy and resource-saving measures across enterprises in Kazakhstan.
For the first time, projects using renewable energy sources were financed.
Human capital development remained a key focus.
As of 2024, the bank employs 692 people, 66.3% of whom are women.
During the reporting period, BCC Academy and educational initiatives like the Young Generation School
offered over 200 training programs.
The previous report was reviewed and verified by KPMG auditors under ISAE 3000 standards,
confirming the reliability and transparency of the presented information.
Along with the 2024 report, the bank also published an updated annual ESG Databook.