The United In Sustainability Summit

From 23-24 October 2024, credit union leaders and sustainability experts from around the world met at United Nations Headquarters in New York City, USA to share best practices and inspire each other with the positive impacts they are having in their communities. The event, hosted by the United Nations Federal Credit Union and sponsored by the United Nations Environment Programme, displayed how credit unions are localizing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

On 30 November 2023, credit unions from around the world convened at the Organization of American States (OAS) Building in Washington DC. The event was hosted by United Nations Federal Credit Union (UNFCU) and the Organization of American States Federal Credit Union (OAS FCU) with over 300 industry and sustainability experts attending.

THE UNITEd IN SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT

The annual United in Sustainability (UIS) Summit was established in 2018. It serves as a platform for credit unions and industry thought leaders to benefit from timely information, tools, and resources.

Because of our community focus, credit unions are in a unique position to make a difference. The United in Sustainability Credit Union Summit was established to bring together credit unions and industry professionals to share best practices and ideas. By collaborating, we can accelerate our sustainability journeys and tackle environmental and socio-economic issues to benefit planet and people.

A DEFINING MOMENT FOR CREDIT UNIONS

Sustainability can further credit unions’ organizational growth, performance, and engagement with members and staff. The Summit also provides an opportunity to learn how the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, can impact our communities.

By making positive and proactive choices, sustainability can further credit unions’ organizational growth, performance, and engagement with members and staff. The Summit also provides an opportunity to learn how the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, can impact our communities. In localizing the SDGs, our collective actions can build a better, more sustainable future.