Merkur Andelskasse Employee Directory
BankingHovedstaden, Denmark51-200 Employees
Merkur Andelskasse is a Danish bank based in Copenhagen that provides a full range of standard banking services to private customers, small and medium-sized enterprises, associations, and institutions. The institution operates with a triple-bottom-line approach, assessing financial health alongside positive social and environmental impact when lending. It emphasizes transparency by making information about loan recipients publicly accessible. Founded in 1982, Merkur is described as Denmark's leading value-based financial institution, serving about 35,000 customers, 7,000 co-owners, and around 100 employees across three branches. Merkur co-founded the Global Alliance for Banking on Values in 2009 and was acquired by Partners Group in 2016; in 2018 four of its investment funds earned the Swan Ecolabel. Its advisory focus includes environmental and ecological sectors, social projects, culture, and education, with specialists in areas such as social economy, organic farming, schools, and climate and energy sectors.