The awards honour organisations that put people at the heart of their organisation, and create a positive, inclusive and inspiring workplace, with hundreds of organisations in the running this year. 

Triodos Bank, which ranked 7th in the Top 30 European companies, is a global pioneer in sustainable banking with a community of nearly 2,000 co-workers across Europe in the Netherlands, UK, Spain, Belgium and Germany.  

For over 45 years, Triodos Bank has used money as a force for positive change in society and through various products and services across its markets, helps individuals and businesses to use their money in ways that benefit people and the planet.  

The Inspiring Workplaces Europe judges reviewed the shortlisted organisations across a range of categories, including their culture and purpose, focus on employee wellbeing, approach and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), leadership and employee voice and experience.

‘Best in class’ for an inspiring culture and purpose

Triodos Bank was recognised for its thoughtful approach to building a values-driven workplace and was recognised as ‘best-in-class’ for an inspiring culture and purpose. The judges described Triodos Bank as “an example for many others”, “where culture is lived rather than declared”. 

Established in 2015, the Inspiring Workplaces Awards Europe are among the most respected in HR awards programmes across Europe, celebrating organisations that put their employees first. 

Isabel Workel, Group Director of HR at Triodos Bank, said: “We’re delighted to be recognised as one of the most inspiring places to work in Europe, and for our commitment to our co-worker community. At Triodos, our mission isn’t something separate from the day-to-day, it shows up in everything we do. Every co-worker plays a role in how we finance, support and enable positive change in society.” 

“Fostering an inclusive, engaging and values-driven culture is fundamental to how we work at Triodos. We’re committed to continuing to build a workplace where co-workers feel listened to, connected to the impact of their work and able to thrive and be the best version of themselves.” 

About us 

Founded in 1980, Triodos Bank is a frontrunner in impact finance. As an independent, mission-driven bank, Triodos Bank uses money consciously to create positive change, demonstrating that caring for people and planet goes hand in hand with healthy financial returns.  
 
Triodos Bank is the only B-Corp certified bank listed on Euronext Amsterdam. The bank operates in the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK, Spain and Germany, with Investment Management activities based in the Netherlands and active globally.  
 
Triodos Bank co-founded the Global Alliance for Banking on Values, a network of 70 sustainable banks worldwide. Together these banks work on growing a financial system that supports the real economy and delivers lasting social and environmental impact. 
 
Triodos Bank has a full banking licence and is registered with De Nederlandsche Bank N.V. (the Dutch central bank) and the Autoriteit Financiële Markten (the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets). Most recent company information is available on Triodos Bank’s website: www.triodos.com