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About us
Our purpose
Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity.
We’ve been supporting clients ever since we first opened our doors in Mumbai, Kolkata and Shanghai in 1858 and – at our heart – we remain the ambitious, network-driven trading bank we set out to be over 170 years ago.
Our distinctive culture has been developed in pursuit of our purpose, delivering innovative solutions that create long-term value for our clients and communities.
We’re committed to promoting equality and inclusion, as it’s our diversity – of people, cultures and networks – that sets us apart and helps us find opportunities at every turn.
In everything we do, we’re guided by our stands, our valued behaviours, and our brand promise: here for good.
Our purpose shapes what we do every day, in delivering for our clients and in supporting the markets we call home.
Bill WintersGroup Chief Executive
We’re taking a stand
Our stands are long-term ambitions which help us make a difference across our markets.
Accelerating zero
We believe a just transition to net zero presents a huge opportunity for innovation and growth.
Lifting participation
Through partnerships and technology, we aim to expand the scale and reach of financial services.
Resetting globalisation
Discover what global business leaders have to say about building a more inclusive model.
Corporate philanthropy
Investing in communities
Through corporate philanthropy, we empower under-served young people to secure decent jobs and grow their businesses.
Our sponsorships
Whether it’s partnering with Liverpool FC to keep girls playing sport, or cheering on our colleagues as they fundraise for the Standard Chartered Foundation
Liverpool FC
We’re proud to have our name on Liverpool FC’s world-famous red shirts, but our partnership runs much deeper than that.
Marathons and races
We sponsor races over four continents, empowering thousands of people to go the distance for the causes they believe in.