Climate Leadership in the Community
Our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship is deeply rooted in our cooperative principles.
Our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship is deeply rooted in our cooperative principles.
Team Green is a dedicated group of employees committed to driving sustainability efforts within NDCU. We believe in fostering eco-friendly practices that benefit our members, community, and the planet.
Our mission is to integrate sustainable practices into our operations, reduce our environmental footprint, and inspire positive change within the credit union and our communities. Here’s how we do it.
We are working on tracking and reducing emissions.
We take a thoughtful approach to recycling.
A Food Cycler composter helps us minimize waste destined for the landfill.
We support our employees in making greener choices.
We have earned Gold status with BC Green Business and are nearing the highest recognition of Green status. We have:
From e-statements to digital signing, we reduce paper waste and minimize our environmental footprint.
We offer hybrid work options to staff and explore renewable energy solutions for our branches to minimize consumption.
We partner with local and regional governments to offer financial solutions that promote and support sustainability.
We reinvest in our community, funding residential and commercial mortgages while supporting local initiatives.
Through local partnerships, we actively support initiatives focused on climate action, housing, and food security.
Our employees reduce waste and minimize our environmental impact through thoughtful recycling efforts.
Nelson & District Credit Union is thrilled to be an active participant in the BC Green Business initiative. Thanks to our collective efforts, we are on track to receive a Green rating—the highest available.