BLC Bank
International Collaborations
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TEAM BUILDING DAY07 . 05 . 2020
...Our yearly breath of fresh air, which typically takes place at the end of summer is an event we all look forward to. In 2018, this day packed with activities for adults and children alike took place in Arnaoun Village where families and friends gathered in a relaxing yet fun-packed setting. Arnaoon Village hosted our 1,000 ATTENDEES once again providing a relaxing yet fun-packed setting for adults and children to participate in many activities, creating new bonds and just enjoying a carefree day.LEARN MORE -
MEN’S FOOTBALL TEAM07 . 05 . 2020
...As part of creating a work-life balance, BLC Bank aims at building strong bonds among employees. Through various events, BLC Club ensures employees gather outside of the workplace, sharing mutual interests and enjoying different activitiesLEARN MORE -
LADIES BASKETBALL TEAM07 . 05 . 2020
...As part of creating a work-life balance, BLC Bank aims at building strong bonds among employees. Through various events, BLC Club ensures employees gather outside of the workplace, sharing mutual interests and enjoying different activitiesLEARN MORE -
OUR EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN07 . 05 . 2020
...THE COVERED RISKS ARE: FIRES, SEVERE WEATHER, EXPLOSIONS, HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RELEASED, SABOTAGE, ARSON, DEATHLEARN MORE -
LIBRARY07 . 05 . 2020
...WE HAVE LAUNCHED OUR LIBRARY IN APRIL 2018 INCLUDING 238 BOOKSLEARN MORE -
CONTINUOUS LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT07 . 05 . 2020
...lies at the core of how we view development at BLC Bank. We are keen to provide our employees with the most effective trainings: A total of 11,164 TRAINING hours were accomplishedLEARN MORE -
Mood
01 . 11 . 2015
...As we value our employees, we have set a mechanism for feedback and dialogue entitled “Employee Satisfaction Survey”
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Emergency Response Plan
01 . 11 . 2015
...As part of the Emergency Response Plan project that BLC Bank implemented, the Civil Defense trained 50 of our Head Office employees on the fire safety measures.
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Woman Empowerment
01 . 11 . 2015
...To name a few of these endeavors: Flexible working hours for female employees returning from their maternity leave
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Training and Development
13 . 11 . 2014
We promote both the personal and professional growth of our employees by providing development opportunities and benefits, as we believe that investing in the development...LEARN MORE -
Valuing our employees / Equal Opportunities
09 . 10 . 2014
...We foster openness, sustainability and respect for employees’ rights. We respect our employees and strive to be a good employer
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WE INITIATIVE07 . 05 . 2020
In 2012, BLC Bank was the first financial institution from the MENA to commit to the UN Women Empowerment Principles and to create a unit exclusively dedicated to supporting and serving women. ...LEARN MORE -
BEIRUT CREATIVE CLUSTER05 . 05 . 2020
Beirut Creative Cluster is an alliance of leading Lebanese creative companies across seven major digital creative fields (Film Production & Photography, Animation & Gaming, Branding & Marketing, and Mobile & Web Development)....LEARN MORE -
AGRYTECH05 . 05 . 2020
In our continuous endeavor to improve opportunities for SMEs, BLC Bank partnered with the Agrytech FUND....LEARN MORE -
SUPPORTING INNOVATORS AND ENTREPRENEURS05 . 05 . 2020
As part of our Full-fledged Business Solution to SMEs, we asked them about their challenges and obstacles and relentlessly listened to them....LEARN MORE -
ANTI-CORRUPTION WORKSHOP05 . 05 . 2020
In collaboration with UNDP, GCNL organized a joint workshop that was hosted at AUB to discuss the latest developments on the national scene in relation with a topic that has attracted exponential attention in Lebanon over the recent period....LEARN MORE -
TRAININGS & BUSINESS TOOLS
01 . 11 . 2015
Because at BLC Bank we understand that building and running a business requires more than just financing, we launched in 2013 the SME toolkit website from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), exclusively in Lebanon with BLC Bank....LEARN MORE -
QUALITY PROGRAM
13 . 11 . 2014
Based on the Bank’s mission to deliver what matters to its customers, shareholders, employees and community, we launched a Quality Program shifting our culture from being product centric to customer centric....LEARN MORE -
CODE OF CONDUCT WITH SUPPLIERS
13 . 11 . 2014
Procurement Policy: In order to ensure an appropriate corporate governance and an ethical and fair trading with business partners, we have set a series of procurement code of conduct policies related to the suppliers we deal with....LEARN MORE -
INFLUENCERS SME EVENT07 . 05 . 2020
May 30 where bloggers and influencers discussed the importance of their role in promoting consumption of local products and services, and how it affects job creation and the economy....LEARN MORE -
BCC: BEIRUT DESIGN WEEK07 . 05 . 2020
It was great participating in the Beirut CC panel as part of Beirut Design Week alongside executives and creatives from the industry talking about the challenges and opportunities of setting, sustaining and scaling a design business....LEARN MORE -
SHOWCASING SOLUTIONS TO LOCAL SMES05 . 05 . 2020
We are happy to have participated in this lecture led by Joice Peruzzi, Behavior Veterinary from Brazil on Oct. 31....LEARN MORE -
SME ROADSHOWSTwo roadshows took place on July 12 and 13 in Aley and Daraya respectively focusing on “Financing Solutions from BLC Bank”....LEARN MORE -
STRENGTHENING CONTROLS05 . 05 . 2020
Our business approach in diversification of risk, fighting against money laundering and funding terrorism and criminal activities are at the core of our main values....LEARN MORE -
SME BANKING, TBILISI, GEORGIA05 . 05 . 2020
BLC Bank was represented at the SME Banking Club in Tbilisi....LEARN MORE -
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
20 . 11 . 2014
We Initiative: We have joined the Global Banking Alliance (GBA) for Women to have hands-on access to the best practices from around the world in order to build innovative and comprehensive programs for women....LEARN MORE -
FINANCIAL ECONOMIC CRIME POLICY
13 . 11 . 2014
We, at BLC Bank, participate in the international efforts to combat money laundering and the funding of terrorist and criminal activities. As such, we have implemented a policy on financial economic crime targeting Anti Money Laundering....LEARN MORE -
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
23 . 09 . 2014
We comply with Basel accords for a better corporate governance and protection of stakeholders’ rights. BLC Bank has a corporate governance Code that is in line with the regulatory requirements....LEARN MORE -
CANS CRASHING INITIATIVE07 . 05 . 2020
...Can Compressors were installed in the cafeteria of our Head Office to encourage sorting and recycling responsibility among employeesLEARN MORE -
CLOTHES DONATION INITIATIVE WITH FABRICAID07 . 05 . 2020
...We have launched a clothes donating program in collaboration with FabricAID. The dedicated bin is located at the Head Office whereby employees will be able to drop clothes they don’t need to support this causeLEARN MORE -
“WASTE STUDIO” FUNDED BY OUR VENTURE CAPITALS07 . 05 . 2020
...In compliance with BDL 331, BLC Bank became a real economy investor in StartupsLEARN MORE -
RECYCLING WITH ARCENCIEL07 . 05 . 2020
...In collaboration with Arcenciel, BLC Bank recycles plastic and cansLEARN MORE -
CONTINUOUS SUPPORT TO REFORESTATION07 . 05 . 2020
...Throughout the years, we have worked hand in hand with Jouzour Loubnan in order to plant change across Lebanon and increase the country’s woodland areasLEARN MORE -
PRESERVING LEBANESE NATURAL HERITAGE05 . 05 . 2020
Our partnership with the Lebanon Mountain Trail Association stems from our firm belief as responsible corporate citizens that the path to a sustainable future starts with the harnessing of our community’s ...LEARN MORE -
Green Products & Eco-Friendly Loans
13 . 11 . 2014
As a part of our SDG 7 fulfillment, BLC Bank is keen to offer environmentally friendly products and eco-loans covering a wide range of fields among which: water heating, solar energy generation, pollution abatement, solid waste and waste water treatment, recycling, landscaping, and eco-tourism
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Engaging our employees
13 . 11 . 2014
...Our Green Program engages our employees in making their own working environment greener and in the promotion of a cleaner environment
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PHTLS for the Lebanese Red Cross05 . 05 . 2020
The Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) is an international course recognized worldwide as the “leading continuing education program for pre-hospital emergency trauma care”...LEARN MORE -
Brilliant lebanese Awards05 . 05 . 2020
Launched in 2012 by BLC Bank, the Brilliant Lebanese Awards are a token of the Bank’s innovative approach and bond to the Lebanese Community ...LEARN MORE -
Lebanese League for Women in Business (LLWB)05 . 05 . 2020
...Founded in 2006, LLWB brings together professional women and provides them with a platform to share experiences, develop skills and exchange expertise. BLC BankLEARN MORE -
Sustainable Minds Competition05 . 05 . 2020
...GCNL in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education organized the second edition of “Sustainable Minds Competition”LEARN MORE -
CEO Roundtable05 . 05 . 2020
...12 top CEOs from the private sector in Lebanon, met with H.E Prime Minister Saad Hariri and Member of the Parliament Dr. Dima Jamali
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Lebanon Collaboration For The SDGS, 4th Edition30 . 04 . 2020
...Global Compact Network Lebanon (GCNL) held the 4th edition of the Lebanon Collaboration for the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)LEARN MORE -
Children Cancer Center Lebanon18 . 03 . 2020
...A non-profit medical institution dedicated to the treatment of pediatric cancer
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Assame Birth & Beyond13 . 11 . 2014
A non-profit organization specialized in the rehabilitation of pediatric wards in governmental hospitals across Lebanon with the purpose.
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Roads for Life13 . 11 . 2014
As a strong believer in Roads For Life’s mission and vision, BLC Bank is proud of this partnership affiliated with the World Health Organization...LEARN MORE -
Jozour24 . 09 . 2014
BLC Bank believes in Jouzour Loubnan’s mission to promote environmental awareness by planting in arid regions to increase the woodland area in Lebanon and develop wildlife habitats...LEARN MORE -
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle...
Accordingly, we have undergone a full retrofit to become compliant with the green international specifications and the environment conservation standards. As a result of this retrofit and the adoption of a Green Culture
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Global Banking Alliance for Women...BLC Bank was the first bank in the MENA to become a member of the Global Banking alliance for womenLEARN MORE -
MULTI-STAKEHOLDER SDG FORUM05 . 05 . 2020
...Global Compact Network Lebanon hosted the second edition of the Multi-Stakeholder Forum to discuss and keep up with the latest trends and practices of Sustainable DevelopmentLEARN MORE -
We commit to UNGC Women Empowerment Principle18 . 03 . 2020
...BLC Bank became the first financial institution from the MENA to commit to the UN Women/UN Global Compact – Women’s Empowerment Principles, considering them an essential guideline to any successful business
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BLC Bank becomes member of GBA18 . 03 . 2020
...BLC Bank is the first member from MENA in the Global Banking Alliance for Women, the first in the region as well to be part of its Governing Board, and since September 2015 was voted Chair of the Board
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WORLD GOVERNMENT SUMMIT05 . 05 . 2020
In line with the World Government Summit, annual event held in Dubai, the IFC and World Bank organized an event for people to hold panels and discussions...LEARN MORE -
SME BANKING, TBILISI, Georgia05 . 05 . 2020
BLC Bank was represented at the SME Banking Club in Tbilisi, Georgia where Key trends in SME Banking and non-financial services were discussed...LEARN MORE -
IFC CONFERENCE, CASABLANCA, MOROCCO05 . 05 . 2020
On May 27, BLC Bank participated in the IFC Conference in Morocco to encourage women’s active participation to drive economic growth in the Maghreb...LEARN MORE -
Our Presence At UNGC New York Leadership Summit21 . 04 . 2020
Nadim Kassar, Chairman General Manager of BLC Bank joined H.E. Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, and H.E. Michelle Bachelet, ...LEARN MORE -
GBA WOMEN’S MARKET CHAMPIONS AWARD 201810 . 06 . 2026
BLC Bank received the GBA Women’s Market Champions – 2018 Data Award from Mrs. Inez Murray at 2018 GBA Summit in Jordan. This award was given to us for having gathered and reported extraordinarily high-quality...LEARN MORE




