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Standard Chartered launches 2013 Sustainability Review

28 Mar 2014

Today, Standard Chartered launches its 2013 Sustainability Review, which captures the progress and commitments that we have made in supporting social and economic development across the markets in which we operate.

Sustainability is integrated in how we do business, guiding everything we do from the services we provide, to the way we run our bank and support local communities. The annual Sustainability Review details how the Bank has delivered against its sustainability priorities: contributing to sustainable economic growth, being a responsible company and investing in communities.

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In 2013, the Bank contributed to sustainable economic growth across its markets by promoting and extending access to financial services, and sharing our expertise. Some highlights of our work in these areas include:

We are proud to work closely with the communities in which we operate to promote sustainable development through a number of community investment programmes:

Peter Sands, Group Chief Executive at Standard Chartered PLC, said: “Our strategy is to bank the people and companies driving investment, trade and the creation of wealth across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. We are committed to supporting our clients and customers, creating value for our shareholders and making a broader social and economic contribution to the markets where we operate.”

For further information, please contact:

Neema Patel
Media Relations Manager
Tel: +44(0) 20 7886 6239
Email: Neema.Patel@sc.com

Standard Chartered

We are a leading international banking group, with a presence in 53 of the world’s most dynamic markets and serving clients in a further 64. Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, and our heritage and values are expressed in our brand promise, here for good.

Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong Kong stock exchanges.

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