Since its establishment, AccessBank has actively participated
in public life in Azerbaijan. AccessBank, though acting
in essence as a foreign bank, recognizes itself as an
earnest citizen of Azerbaijan, not indifferent to the
fate of the country where it operates. The main focus
of AccessBank’s Corporate Social Responsibility activity
is within the financial field. By financing small and
medium entrepreneurships, AccessBank strives for economic
development in Azerbaijan and for an increase in the
standard of living of its inhabitants. However, AccessBank
is also interested in the advancement of art in Azerbaijan
as well as other human interest projects. Consequently,
sponsorship and charitable projects aren’t an attempt
to be fashionable but a genuine desire of AccessBank
employees.
AccessBank firstly among the banks has commenced active work in field of corporate social responsibility and implemented several projects within the frames of the approved
policy:
Support for Opening
of the «YARADAN» Center
In September 2008, AccessBank began a new project
to support young and talented artists, sculptors and
designers at the Yardan Center. The purpose of AccessBank’s
support was to supplement the musical studio. AccessBank
purchased musical instruments and other necessary
equipment for the youth music program.
Trainings for People with Physical Disabilities
AccessBank, in cooperation with the Social Protection
Fund for the Disabled, holds bank trainings for people
with physical disabilities. The trainings cover a
number of topics from corporate ethics to stress management.
After completion of these trainings, it is possible
for the physically impaired participants to seek employment
at AccessBank. Based upon the results of tests held
at the end of the trainings, several participants,
who demonstrated the highest capability, were recruited
by AccessBank.
