Bristol-headquartered ethical finance firm Triodos Bank UK has won a top award in its sector for the third consecutive year.
The firm was named Best Ethical Financial Provider at the British Bank Awards while it also lined up as a finalist in seven other categories. 
The awards are determined by customers’ reviews and feedback on the Smart Money People website, with more than150,000 people contributing this year.
Triodos Bank’s customers highlighted its ethical credentials, its customer service and the ease of managing their money through the banking app or online.
Triodos Bank, which has operated in the UK for nearly 30 years, focuses on making money work for positive change.
It uses customers’ deposits to provide a range of finance and tailored support to progressive companies, social enterprises and charities making an impact, both from an environmental and social perspective.
Its range of services includes current accounts, investments and savings.
Triodos Bank UK chief executive Bevis Watts said: “Our customers are real advocates for Triodos and what we stand for – offering sustainable financial products and excellent customer service, all while influencing the banking sector to become more transparent, diverse and sustainable.
“Once again, they’ve gone above and beyond to vote for us and we’re proud to be recognised as Best Ethical Financial Provider and shortlisted in eight categories.”
The British Bank Awards are now in their 10th year. Triodos has been named a winner across a variety of categories every year since 2020.
The seven other categories in which Triodos was shortlisted this year were: Best British Bank, Best Banking App, Customer Service Champion, Best Current Account Provider, Best Investments Provider, Best Savings Provider and Treating Customers Fairly.
Smart Money People CEO Jacqueline Dewey said Triodos Bank’s dedication to purpose-driven banking underlined why it won best ethical financial provider for the third year running.
“Our reviews consistently highlight Triodos’ transparent practices, genuine commitment to sustainability and robust support for socially responsible initiatives,” she added.
“Whether investing in renewable energy projects or championing fair trade, Triodos garners praise for aligning its business with ethical values.”
Triodos has banking activities in the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and Germany as well as the UK, where it employs around 200 staff in Bristol, London and Edinburgh.
A certified B Corp business, it is also a co-founder of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values, a network of 60 sustainable banks, and has been rated Best Buy in the Ethical Consumer rankings and named as an Eco Provider by Which? Money.
Smart Money People is the UK’s most comprehensive financial services review site, helping people make smarter buying decisions and financial companies to create better outcomes for their customers.
