The Credit Union sector was nominated as one of a number of 2023-24 SDG Champions. As part of the credit union sector, Kilcloon Credit Union is committed to delivering on its environmental, social and governance, or ‘ESG’ goals, which form an integral part of the SDG agenda.
ESG is also often referred to as ‘sustainability’ and we at Kilcloon Credit Union aim to achieve full sustainability through a managed programme which, over time, will measure the progress we are making as we journey toward achieving our various sustainability goals.
Our Sustainability Journey
As part of the journey, Kilcloon Credit Union worked with a pilot group of credit unions and the Irish League of Credit Unions in developing an ESG Framework which has now been rolled out across the sector. This Framework contains 4 pillars, within which our goals, and those of the sector, can be set and measured. The 4 pillars are:
- Climate/Environment - this means delivering our services and managing our day-to-day activities in a manner that is environmentally friendly;
- Investing in our People - this relates to focusing on a positive workplace culture that prioritises wellbeing, diversity and inclusion;
- Providing Financial Solutions - this includes providing ethically driven financial services and supports to our Members and the wider Community that lead to a better quality of life;
- Governance - this involves us demonstrating ownership of the climate/environmental and social risks facing the credit union.
The journey to sustainability is an ongoing process, but we are already taking significant steps along that journey within each of the 4 pillars, and as we continue on that journey, we will keep our Members and the Community informed about the progress we are making, through engagements and updates provided via our online platforms.
Please contact us at info@kilcu.ie if you wish to know more about the steps were are taking to achieve our sustainability goals.
