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Banking group named Best Ethical Financial Provider
A banking group, with its UK headquarters in Bristol, has been awarded Best Ethical Financial Provider award for the fifth consecutive year.
Triodos has won the accolade at the British Bank Awards 2026, where it also received a “highly commended” recognition in Best Current Account Provider.
The annual awards are run by Smart Money People, one of the UK’s most comprehensive financial services review sites.
The awards are decided by the public votes received and the 2026 edition had received some 200,000 votes.
Triodos has its UK headquarters on Deanery Road – photo: Triodos
After processing thousands of votes Triodos scored 4.8 out of five, cementing its position in impact and ethical financing in the UK.
It was also shortlisted as a finalist in eight categories, including the Best British Bank, Customer Service Champion and Best Investments Provider.
Roger Hattam, chief commercial officer at Triodos Bank UK, said: “We’re incredibly proud to be recognised once again as Best Ethical Financial Provider and to achieve ‘highly commended’ in Best Current Account Provider this year.
“Our customers are true advocates for what we stand for – choosing ethical financial products and supporting a banking sector that is more transparent, diverse, and sustainable.
“They recognise the power that their money has to drive positive change, and these awards are their invitation to others to join the movement of sustainable banking.”
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Triodos Bank, with its UK headquarters on Deanery Road, near Bristol Cathedral, serves almost 100,000 customers online and through its banking app.
The banking group maintains a rigorous threshold in financing and is involved in renewable energy, social housing and nature recovery over the last 30 years.
In line with its founding principles, it does not finance fossil fuel industries, fast fashion or deforestation.
The award ceremony, which returned for its 11th year, decided the awards over a course of 14 weeks using customer feedback and reviews.,
The banking group maintains a rigorous threshold in financing and is involved in renewable energy (pictured), social housing and nature recovery over the last 30 years – photo: Triodos/ Thrive
Peer Jelendorf at Smart Money People, said: “Being named Best Ethical Financial Provider once again is a strong reflection of how highly regarded Triodos Bank is for its purpose-led approach to banking.
“Over the years, Triodos Bank has built a reputation for remaining firmly committed to ethical and sustainable values, while continuing to deliver meaningful impact for both customers and the wider society.”
Tridos boasts an extensive array of awards including King’s Award for enterprise in sustainable development and “Global Good Finance Player” of the year.
Main photo: British Bank Awards
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