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.

With community focus, credit unions are taking collective action against climate change and socio-economic inequalities. Their impact has defined a movement. Join the conversation at the United in Sustainability (UIS) Summit on achieving operational efficiencies and growth, while making a positive difference in society.
CUs are contributing to climate change while simultaneously being affected by it. As such, managing this risk has become an essential component of proper credit union management.
United Nations Federal Credit Union (UNFCU) released its 2022 Impact Report (PDF), detailing the Credit Union's corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. UNFCU's positive impact advanced 14 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Join us for a unique World Refugee Day experience! Also, learn about the NCUA request for feedback on climate-related risks!

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!