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June 29, 2022 06:00 ET | Source: Vancouver City Savings Credit Union

Vancity announces 2025 financed emissions reduction targets

TERRITORIES OF MUSQUEAM, SQUAMISH AND TSLEIL-WAUTUTH NATIONS and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vancity today took an important next step on its commitment to...
June 09, 2022 06:30 ET | Source: Vancouver City Savings Credit Union

Vancity launches Retrofit Program for Non-Profit Affordable Housing Providers

Maintenance backlog offers opportunity to get on pathway to net-zero Grants of up to $80,000 available for non-profit housing providers TERRITORIES OF MUSQUEAM, SQUAMISH AND TSLEIL-WAUTUTH NATIONS...
June 03, 2022 08:00 ET | Source: Vancouver City Savings Credit Union

Vancity and community partners rally to support displaced Ukrainians

TERRITORIES OF MUSQUEAM, SQUAMISH AND TSLEIL-WAUTUTH NATIONS and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vancity is collaborating with the AMSSA Provincial Service...
February 25, 2022 17:06 ET | Source: Vancouver City Savings Credit Union

Vancity waives wire transfer fees to Ukraine and dedicates financial support for humanitarian relief

TERRITORIES OF MUSQUEAM, SQUAMISH and TSLEIL-WAUTUTH NATIONS/VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vancity today announced it is temporarily waiving wire transfer fees to...
November 17, 2021 06:00 ET | Source: Vancouver City Savings Credit Union

VCIB and Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation Announce $32.5 Million Refinancing for Niagara Region Wind Farm

The refinancing by VCIB supports Indigenous participation in the clean energy economy and will free up additional funds for the Six Nations of the Grand River Community.Advantageous, community-first...
July 05, 2021 07:00 ET | Source: Vancouver City Savings Credit Union

“Load up on Local": Vancity Visa* cardholders earn 50% more Vancity Rewards™ points for shopping local

COAST SALISH TERRITORY and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vancity today announced the launch of Load up on Local – a major campaign to support local businesses as...
June 24, 2021 06:00 ET | Source: Vancouver City Savings Credit Union

Vancity discloses GHG emissions of its loans and investments

Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials methodology used to measure financed emissions Disclosure is a first step toward Vancity’s 2040 net-zero target TERRITORIES OF MUSQUEAM, SQUAMISH and...
April 21, 2021 05:00 ET | Source: Vancouver City Savings Credit Union

Vancity Joins Global Net-Zero Banking Alliance as Founding Signatory

Mark Carney, UN Race to Zero Campaign and COP26 Presidency launch net-zero banking alliance to deliver Paris Agreement goals with collaboration, rigour, and transparency Vancity is first, and so far...
January 18, 2021 13:00 ET | Source: Vancouver City Savings Credit Union

Vancity announces Christine Bergeron as President and CEO

COAST SALISH TERRITORY and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vancity’s board of directors has named Christine Bergeron as its next president and chief executive officer....
January 07, 2021 07:00 ET | Source: Vancouver City Savings Credit Union

Vancity sets ambitious climate commitments with aim to achieve net-zero by 2040

UNCEDED TERRITORIES OF MUSQUEAM, SQUAMISH AND TSLEIL-WAUTUTH NATIONS and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Building on decades of leadership on environmental...