MARTIN KREYSERN FOREIGN CUSTOMERS AND SUSTAINABILITY DEPARTMENT
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As part of the team at BIB's Foreign CLients and Sustainability Department, Martin Kreysern helps to breathe life into the concept of sustainability every single day. From microfinance in Cambodia to energy efficiency in Russia and education schemes in Ecuador, BIB invests in projects which boost economic, ecological and social sustainability all around the world.
It is an issue close to Martin Kreysern's heart. Even before he started working at BANK IM BISTUM ESSEN, he had experienced microfinance in India and studied it in-depth at university. »It's crucial for us that we get to know the people responsible at local level and build up trusting, long-term collaborations with our partner institutions,« he says. Funded microfinance institutions are reaching more and more small business owners every year and are now able to offer a broader range of products – just two signs that these partnerships are a resounding success.
However, the bank does not aim to grow its activities with international clients at any cost. »We make sure the schemes have the right social ethos and ensure that end clients' rights are protected in day-to-day business,« emphasises Martin Kreysern. Building up a new business may be a long-term commitment, but successful entrepreneurs stand to gain twofold by reaping financial rewards and knowing that they have helped to improve social, ecological and economic structures around the world in the long term.
As part of the team at BIB's Foreign CLients and Sustainability Department, Martin Kreysern helps to breathe life into the concept of sustainability every single day. From microfinance in Cambodia to energy efficiency in Russia and education schemes in Ecuador, BIB invests in projects which boost economic, ecological and social sustainability all around the world.
It is an issue close to Martin Kreysern's heart. Even before he started working at BANK IM BISTUM ESSEN, he had experienced microfinance in India and studied it in-depth at university. »It's crucial for us that we get to know the people responsible at local level and build up trusting, long-term collaborations with our partner institutions,« he says. Funded microfinance institutions are reaching more and more small business owners every year and are now able to offer a broader range of products – just two signs that these partnerships are a resounding success.
However, the bank does not aim to grow its activities with international clients at any cost. »We make sure the schemes have the right social ethos and ensure that end clients' rights are protected in day-to-day business,« emphasises Martin Kreysern. Building up a new business may be a long-term commitment, but successful entrepreneurs stand to gain twofold by reaping financial rewards and knowing that they have helped to improve social, ecological and economic structures around the world in the long term.
