Société Tunisienne de Banque (STB) has announced the publication of its first non-financial report, prepared in accordance with the guide of the Tunis Stock Exchange (TSE), referencing GRI standards, and highlighting its growing commitment to responsible, sustainable, and engaged banking.
The report reflects the bank’s efforts in 2024, during which STB implemented multiple strategic initiatives to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into all activities, reinforcing its role as a leader in the Tunisian banking sector.
By placing environmental, social, and governance responsibility at the heart of its business model, STB highlights its strategy, approach, action plans, and achievements.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goes beyond isolated actions; it guides the bank’s overall mission and strategy, encompassing the entire organization and promoting sustainable value creation.
To structure its CSR approach, STB adopted the international ISO 26000 standard, conducting an in-depth assessment supported by stakeholder consultations, which helped identify priority issues.
Among these priorities, STB emphasizes responsible financing, supporting projects with strong social and environmental impact, and providing sustainable client support.
Ethical governance, promoting an inclusive and attractive work environment, operational eco-responsibility, as well as data protection and cybersecurity, complete this engagement framework, reflecting the bank’s commitment to combining performance with responsibility.
Aligned with a medium-term vision, STB also presents its “STB Horizon 2026” strategy, evolving CSR into a comprehensive ESG approach with strengthened ambitions, measurable objectives, and integrated monitoring within the bank’s overall ESG performance framework.
This strategy focuses on industrial decarbonization, greening investment portfolios, promoting green finance, and supporting the sustainable transformation of key sectors of the Tunisian economy.
Through these initiatives, STB aims to play a driving role in the country’s ecological transition and inclusive development.
On the occasion of this first non-financial reporting, STB also highlights concrete actions deployed daily for the benefit of the community and its employees.
The bank places people at the center of its priorities by valuing staff through ambitious continuous training, diversity, inclusion, and professional equality policies, ensuring a respectful and stimulating work environment.
Community actions focus primarily on sectors with high societal value, education, childhood, transport, health, and well-being, aligning with national priorities and contributing to social equity and sustainable development in the public interest.
By publishing this report, STB commits to reporting annually on progress to ensure full transparency to the public and reaffirms its dedication to sustainably supporting its ecosystem, placing ethics, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship at the core of its business model.
This step underscores the bank’s ongoing commitment to building a prosperous and sustainable future with its stakeholders.
