Published: October 29, 2024
Unity Trust Bank has been officially presented with the King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development by His Majesty’s personal representative for the West Midlands, Lord Lieutenant Derrick Anderson CBE.
The King’s Awards for Enterprise are amongst the most prestigious business awards in the UK. They recognise organisations for their contribution to International Trade, Innovation, Sustainable Development or Promoting Opportunity.
Unity is one of only 29 businesses acknowledged for excellence in the Sustainability category this year. The bank was awarded for its commitment to delivering positive impact in local communities and adopting socially-responsible business practices.
The Lord Lieutenant visited the bank’s headquarters in Brindleyplace, Birmingham to present the award. He praised Unity for its governance, culture and focus on sustainability.
He said: “Many organisations would have failed without the sort of support Unity is able to offer flexibly to disadvantaged groups and communities.
“The bank has been awarded not just for its achievements in the management of money, but for other matters that count such as climate sustainability and the way it looks after its people.
“I applaud Unity myself. I also bring the wishes of King Charles lll for longevity in the bank’s efforts in maintaining the sustainable platform that it’s created.”
As part of its commitment to sustainable development, Unity uses customers deposits to support organisations that make a difference to society. Every loan proposal is aligned against one or more of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This ensures that the bank’s financing delivers quantifiable impact.
Colin Fyfe is the CEO at Unity Trust Bank. He said: “We are very proud to receive a King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development. It would not be possible without the hard work of all of our staff. They come into work every day looking to make a difference.
“We are an ethical bank committed to a ‘double bottom line’ of delivering positive impact as well as commercial success. As such, we’re determined to build on our success; to grow and develop our business. We will continue to make a difference in the communities in which we operate.”
