· A direct support plan, activated in over 30 countries
· Local support for hospitals, vulnerable populations and young people
· An additional commitment bringing the Group’s contribution to over €50m
Montreal, Canada, April 13, 2020 – BNP Paribas, a premier global bank, announces additional global aid for the medical sector and at risk populations fighting the COVID-19 virus with donations now totaling over $76 million (€50 million) worldwide.
BNP Paribas and its subsidiaries around the world mobilized from the start of the health crisis to support the hospital system, medical research and institutions that help the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.
BNP Paribas in Canada is making the following donations to local hospitals and food bank organizations:
Montréal
· CHUM – Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal to help the CHUM Research for the Québec COVID Biobank, an urgent study on the determinants of COVID-19 infection and its morbidity and mortality.
· Moisson Montréal, member of Food Banks Canada and Food Banks of Quebec serving 257 community organizations.
Toronto
· Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation, through its Rest Safe Program, which will help support the health and well-being of courageous frontline care providers.
· Second Harvest, which provides food used in shelters, faith-based organizations, food banks, community organizations and other programs that support over 500,000 of the most vulnerable and marginalized populations in the Greater Toronto Area.
The bank is also contributing:
· Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): over 7,000 masks to Quebec Health Authorities for hospitals facing PPE shortages in Montreal.
· Employee Match option: BNP Paribas employees in Canada will have an opportunity to make a personal donation to the organizations listed above which the bank will match.
· Additional support for existing charitable partners: BNP Paribas has committed additional support to current charitable partners in Montreal and Toronto who provide essential relief services to some of the most disadvantaged individuals.
Sonja Volpe, Principal Officer and CEO of BNP Paribas in Canada, stated: ‘’We live in an extraordinary time that affects all of us both professionally and personally. BNP Paribas in Canada especially is proud to support the various organizations and partners on the front line of this health crisis who are helping those in need. We will continue to be fully engaged during this crisis in support of our employees, clients and partners.”
BNP Paribas is also making significant donations throughout the Region in the US, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru.
About BNP Paribas in Canada
For over 55 years, BNP Paribas in Canada has been helping Canadian businesses and institutions grow by offering them a full range of specialized financial services and investment products. With over 1000 employees in offices in Montreal and Toronto, BNP Paribas in Canada combines a clear understanding of the Canadian landscape with global expertise.
BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with international reach. It is present in 71 countries, with more than 199,000 employees, of whom more than 151,000 are in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three major business areas: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services, whose retail banking and financial services networks are grouped into Retail Banking & Services, and Corporate & Institutional Banking, which focuses on corporate and institutional clients. The Group supports all of its customers (individuals, associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, large businesses and institutions) in carrying out their projects by offering them financing, investment, savings and protection services. In Europe, the Group has four domestic markets (Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg) and BNP Paribas Personal Finance is the leading specialist in retail financing in Europe. BNP Paribas is also developing its integrated retail banking model in the Mediterranean basin countries, Turkey and Eastern Europe and has a significant network in the West of the United States. In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and International Financial Services businesses, BNP Paribas enjoys leadership in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas, as well as a solid and fast growing business in Asia Pacific.
Press Contact
Sauveur Menella – 514-285-6202 – sauveur.menella@ca.bnpparibas.com
Keely Gispan – 212-340-5867 – keely.gispan@us.bnpparibas.com
Montreal, Canada, November 12, 2019 – BNP Paribas, a premier global banking partner, today announced that following several years of rapid growth at its Montreal operations, it will be moving its Canadian main office from McGill College Avenue to 2001 Robert Bourassa Boulevard this fall.
In addition to its growing Canadian client business, BNP Paribas’ Montreal operations have become an important operating platform for the group’s regional and global operations. “Given the growth of our Montreal operations with close to 1,000 employees, it was important to redesign our offices and bring our employees together into a new space adapted to the realities and efficiencies of today’s working environment with a more open layout that fosters collaboration,’’ says Sonja Volpe, Principal Officer and CEO of BNP Paribas in Canada.
Several key features of the new Montreal office include:
- An Innovation Lab supporting new ways of working, designed in part through a contest with students from Université de Montréal;
- Murals of seven local artists painted on the various floors reflecting the creativity of the Montreal art community, organized with the help of MU, an arts-based charitable organization;
- A focus on employee health and well-being with a WELL Certified working environment designed in collaboration with Provencher Roy, a leader in urban architecture in Canada.
‘We continue to invest in our employee experience which we think ultimately benefits our clients. We are also committed to maintaining a stimulating work environment across a diverse workforce,” says Raymond Rio, Head of Human Resources of BNP Paribas in Canada.
About BNP Paribas in Canada
For over 55 years, BNP Paribas in Canada has been helping Canadian businesses and institutions grow by offering them a full range of specialized financial services and investment products. With over 950 employees in offices in Montreal and Toronto, BNP Paribas in Canada combines a clear understanding of the Canadian landscape with global expertise.
BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with international reach. It is present in 72 countries, with more than 202,000 employees, of whom more than 154,000 are in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three major business areas: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services, whose retail banking and financial services networks are grouped into Retail Banking & Services, and Corporate & Institutional Banking, which focuses on corporate and institutional clients. The Group supports all of its customers (individuals, associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, large businesses and institutions) in carrying out their projects by offering them financing, investment, savings and protection services. In Europe, the Group has four domestic markets (Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg) and BNP Paribas Personal Finance is the leading specialist in retail financing in Europe. BNP Paribas is also developing its integrated retail banking model in the Mediterranean basin countries, Turkey and Eastern Europe and has a significant network in the West of the United States. In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and International Financial Services businesses, BNP Paribas enjoys leadership in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas, as well as a solid and fast growing business in Asia Pacific.
Press Contact
Sauveur Menella – 514-285-6202 – sauveur.menella@ca.bnpparibas.com
Keely Gispan – 212-340-5867 – keely.gispan@us.bnpparibas.com
On June 16th, for the second consecutive year, the association la Tablée des Chefs welcomed 36 employees from BNP PARIBAS at the Jean Talon market, in Montreal.
This non for profit organization aims at feeding families in need and educating young generations by developing their food autonomy.
During the whole morning, the employees cooked 189 portions of food for the association la Maisonnette des Parents, a local association providing services including food distribution to needy families.
BNP Paribas is proud to be engaged in Montreal and Toronto charities, where it operates,and to contribute to the development of its local environment. This event was organized as part of the Group CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) strategy. Earlier this year, the BNP Paribas employees devoted part of their time to the Ronald Mc Donald House in Toronto.
To find more information on the BNP Paribas CSR policy, please click here
To discover the most recent volunteering activities organized at BNP Paribas Canada, please click here
For the 6th consecutive year, BNP Paribas will partner with the Economic Forum of the Americas as a major partner.
The Conference of Montreal is committed to heightening knowledge and awareness of the major issues concerning economic globalization, with a particular emphasis on the relations between the Americas and other continents.
The Conference also strives to foster exchanges of information, to promote free discussion on major current economic issues and facilitate meetings between world leaders to encourage international discourse by bringing together Heads of State, the private sector, international organizations and civil society.
According to Sauveur Menella, Head of Brand & Communications at BNP Paribas Canada, “As the Bank for a changing world, we believe that is very important to be present in events like this, and also to give our clients the opportunity to attend, according to their interests.”
The conference’s theme this year will be “Building a balanced economy” and will address the following topics:
Monday, June 8th : Economy, Governance and Pensions
Tuesday, June 9th : Energy, Infrastructure and Sustainable Development
Wednesday, June 10th: International Trade, Innovation and Health
For the full program , please click here.
Launched in France 5 years ago, the non profit organization BNP Paribas Mix City has expanded to several countries in North America, in Europe and in Asia. The Canadian chapter was inaugurated last June 5th, in the presence of the Head of Territory, Monique Vialatou, as well as the North America COO, Bruno d’Illiers. This business networking group has already more than 60 members.
Mix City gathers employees of BNP Paribas, women and men, who aim at promoting the development, advancement, recognition, recruitment and retention of women in the BNP Paribas workplace and beyond.
The launch of Mix City Canada is perfectly in line with the BNP Paribas commitments in terms of social responsibility, as the Group aims at encouraging diversity while valuing each individual and respecting all differencies.
The BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells is well underway, featuring a wide slate of events and activities scheduled to enhance the fan experience at the tournament.
Bank of the West, one of BNP Paribas’ retail subsidiaries in the U.S., has set up camp, giving fans the opportunity to show off their most smashing moves with Bank of the West’s Smash Cam, a wrap-around camera array that gives you a one-of-a-kind, 180° photo to share with family and friends.
Bank of the West’s presence at the BNP Paribas Open illustrates the deep ties between BNP Paribas and its retail subsidiaries in the U.S.
Get instant news about the BNP Paribas Open on twitter with hashtag #BNPPO15 or visit We Are Tennis website to find live scores and the latest results
The BNP Paribas foundation supports a research program on the Perfmafrost Thaw. This program is led by the Takuvik laboratory, in cooperation with the French National Scientific Research Center and the Laval Universty in Quebec. Read the latest article published in “Le Figaro” entitled: “Permafrost thaw: a climate bomb” (in French only) .
To find more information on the APT project, click here
Last January 6th, BNP Paribas sponsored a panel discussion on the 2015 economic outlook organized in Toronto by the Economic Club of Canada.
This annual Economic Outlook brought together a panel of Canada’s Economists from seven of the largest financial institutions of Canada, including BNP Paribas.
Paul Mortimer-Lee, the Bank’s Chief Economist North America, presented his views on the economic outlook for 2015 and shared a European perspective on the global economy for the year ahead.
“Deflation in Europe will be a big headline in the coming weeks,” Paul said, stressing that “currency will be a big challenge for the British and Eastern Europeans.”
Later this day, Paul Mortimer-Lee was interviewed by the Financial Post on the oil price decline
BNP Paribas attended the 2015 Economic Outlook for the third consecutive year. Its presence at this event reinforces the Group’s position as key player in Canada and our commitment to the region. This annual event brings together economists to provide insight, opinions, and discussion about the upcoming economic year.
12 employees of BNP Paribas in Canada attended this month the 14th edition of the Tremblant’s 24h ski and contributed to collect funds for several foundations.
The Tremblant 24h of skiing is a relay challenge lasting one whole day and organized at the Tremblant ski resort. It aims at collecting funds for the benefit of children. In its 24th edition, 201 teams registered, accounting for 2300 attendees, a new record.
BNP Paribas was present at this event. 12 participants skied down the slope 91 times, sometime at a speed exceeding 100km/hour. Thanks to their generosity and the various fundraising events organized these past weeks, the team collected 3,600.00 $. Overall, 2,302,643.00 $ were collected during that event.
On Thursday, December 4, around forty employees of BNP Paribas helped the main Canadian food bank, Moisson Montreal, in its collection, sorting and distribution activities. In the space of half a day, the employees prepared several pallets of food boxes, which have been distributed on the Montreal’s island by local community organizations.
Through its centre for collecting, sorting and distributing emergency food assistance, Moisson Montréal allocates nearly 1,000 tons of food per month to 230 accredited community organizations on the Island of Montreal. In turn, these organizations provide food assistance to 140,000 people, including 40,000 children.
These figures remind BNP Paribas of the great importance of corporate commitment within Canadian communities, and particularly along with Moisson Montreal, which operates every day with the help of many volunteers.
About Moisson Montreal:
A non-profit organization founded 30 years ago in 1984, Moisson Montréal is today the largest food bank in Canada. Moisson Montréal receives funding and supplies mainly through donations. Its operations require the collaboration of more than 7,500 volunteers each year and result in the redistribution of about $75 million worth of groceries annually.
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