History

1968
A study group, consisting of Adriaan Deking Dura (an economist), Dieter Brüll (a professor in tax law), Lex Bos (an organisational consultant) and Rudolf Mees (a banker) form a study group to see how money can be managed sustainably.

1971
Triodos Foundation is established to use gifts and loans to support innovative projects and companies.

1980
Triodos Bank NV is established with EUR 540,000 in start-up share capital and a full banking licence from the Dutch Central Bank. It starts operating in the Netherlands.

1990
Triodos Bank launches the first green fund in Europe, Biogrond Beleggingsfonds. The Wind Fund and Green Investment Fund follow later.

1993
Triodos Bank opens a branch in Belgium.

1994
Triodos Bank launches two foundations: Stichting Triodos-Doen opens for business in cooperation with Stichitng DOEN, and Stichting Hivos-Triodos Fonds begins in cooperation with Hivos. Both funds invest in developing countries and are among the first in the world to invest in microfinance. 

1995
Triodos Bank opens a branch in the United Kingdom.

1997
The Triodos Added Value Fund is launched, with Delta Lloyd Asset Management, and listed on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange.

1998
Triodos Bank merges its three green funds to form the Triodos Green Fund. This listed fund drives the success of the Groenregeling, a Dutch tax scheme for green projects.

2000
In the Netherlands, the Triodos Added Value Fund allows investors to choose between Equity, Bond and Mixed Funds.

2002
The Triodos Fair Share Fund is established in the Netherlands offering private individuals and institutions the chance to invest in microfinance institutions in developing countries.

2004
Triodos Bank opens a branch in Spain. Triodos launches the Sustainable Real Estate Fund, the first real estate fund to invest exclusively in sustainable buildings.

2006
Triodos Bank opens its international headquarters in the Netherlands. Triodos launches its first Luxembourg based investment fund, Triodos Renewables Europe Fund, to invest in European renewable energy projects. In the Netherlands, Triodos Culture Fund starts operating.

2007
Triodos Bank launches the Triodos Values Pioneer Fund. This fund is part of a second Luxembourg fund and incorporates Triodos Values Equity Fund and Triodos Values Bond Fund. Triodos Sustainable Real Estate Fund is listed at Euronext Fund Service, and Triodos Real Estate Development is launched in the Netherlands. 

2008
Triodos Bank launches the Triodos Values Pioneer Fund. This fund provides trade finance to certified organic and fair trade producers in developing countries and emerging markets.