Responsible financing : sector financing **
The analysis of the social and environmental risks linked to a given sector is an integral part of the overall assessment process. The Group does not a priori rule out any particular economic sector.* Files are examined on a case-by-case basis according to set procedures, which enables the definition of best practices for a given sector.
Each sector requires its own practices regardless of the degree of sensitivity involved and, for those sectors that do qualify as sensitive, the role of the Finethic project is to gradually reinforce environmental and social policy.* The Group is aware that certain issues are inherently problematic and factors this in its global risk analysis. Finally, the assessment process also takes account of any client guarantees. An example of the Group’s policy for three sectors is shown below: --------------------------* Verified by Ernst & Young (see Statutory Auditors' Report ) ** As per our commitment under the Global Compact