Community Leadership

Whether from the perspective of our membership, employees or the industry as a whole – credit unions should lead when it comes to values and sustainable practices.

Collaboration Amplifies Impact

Credit unions are natural collaborators – when we work together we can share best practice innovations and multiply our impact.

Credit Union Centered

We are focused on the credit union industry – the suppliers, thought leaders and stakeholders we need to influence.

Stay current with the latest news and sustainability resources from around the credit union industry.

Join the United in Sustainability (UIS) Network’s quarterly call to gain best practices from subject matter experts and peers. We’ll continue the momentum from the UIS Summit at United Nations headquarters on building community impact, climate and socio-economic resiliency.
During a breakfast held in conjunction with CUNA’s GAC, United Nations FCU discussed the efforts it first undertook more than a decade ago and said its goal is to build a “holistic network of like-minded credit unions focused on reducing injustice and helping the climate.”
Join us for a complimentary networking breakfast and interactive discussion on taking action on sustainability. Engage in a growing credit union movement on an urgent topic.
Navy Federal Credit Union is recognizing the volunteer service of its employees by awarding a record number of grants to nonprofits through its annual “Dollars for Doers” program. To celebrate the program’s 15th anniversary, the credit union awarded 150 employees with $1,000 grants each, to donate to the nonprofit where they serve their time. Typically, the program recognizes 100 employees.

The United in Sustainability Summit

The annual United in Sustainability (UIS) Summit was established in 2018. It serves as a platform for credit unions and industry thought leaders to share information, tools and resources related to sustainability, diversity and corporate social responsibility.

The 5th Annual UIS Credit Union Summit was held on Monday 14 November 2022 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. Learn how to start or advance your credit union’s sustainability journey and how to combat climate change and socio-economic disparity.

2021 UIS Summit

The 4th annual summit with topics including Impact Investing for Economic and Social Good, Updates from COP26, Bringing New Green Products and Services to Market and Beyond Diversity – the Impact of Business Resources Groups on Staff Development and Employee Retention, and more!

2020 UIS Summit

A credit union focused summit, with amazing content including Growing CU Impact Through Sustainable Investments, How DEI Contributes to Organizational Effectiveness, Greening your Facilities: Lessons from the United Nations and Best Practices: Accelerating Your Sustainability Journey!

The UIS Network Working Groups

The UIS Network created three working groups based on the feedback of our credit union partners.
These working groups aim to create specific, non-duplicative value for credit unions interested in sustainability.

Roadmap Tools

A collection of environmental, social or governance (ESG) resources, tools, templates and organizations.

Collective Impact Reporting

Common templates for measuring, aggregating and reporting sustainability measures across the industry.

Industry CHAMPIONS

Credit union leaders who are articulating and advocating for the industry to reclaim its sustainability leadership position.

United in Sustainability is committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Join the movement!