Now, here’s where it gets mysterious - and maybe a bit bold: the bank is so transparent that it publishes the names of everyone it gives loans to, and exactly why. It’s as if they put the town’s secrets right into the daylight! I always say, this bank probably knows more about your neighborhood’s solar panels than your nosy neighbor does.
Inside, you’ll find a place where democracy is alive and well. Every employee has a say, and there’s a strong push for equality: no gender can take more than 60% of seats on their board. Sound fair? I think so! They even won the Prix Egalité for this spirit of openness and equality in 2005.
By 2021, more than 43,000 customers and over 8,000 shareholders supported this place. If you listen closely, you might almost hear the soft chatter of people discussing how their money can do good in the world.
So, here you are, standing at the heart of a revolution - a bank built on values, not vaults. No need to rob one for excitement; just ask the folks inside about their latest eco-projects! Ready to head to the past? Let’s walk to our next stop: the Olten Historical Museum.
