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Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw is one of the major Sparkassen in Germany – Number 10 out of almost 400  – and is the largest in Baden-Württemberg. The balance sheet total as at 31 December 2016 amounted to €11.3 billion. The business volume (balance sheet total and contingent liabilities) stood at €11.9 billion. It operates via a modern network of branches in its business area.

Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw’s corporate philosophy is anchored in its corporate guidelines, comprising the mission statement, employee guidelines and management guidelines. These are embodied in the “Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw – Mit Herz + Hand” motto and represent the aims of the Sparkasse and the values adopted by its employees. Each of the three guidelines supports the employees with a consistent focus on forward-looking action.

Their values are security, reliability, trustworthiness and a confidence-inspiring approach to their activities. As a leading bank in the region, Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw is a strong pillar for the economy and the people in the region: it is an employer, client, investor and tax payer. Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw provides the full range of financial services to the public, the corporate sector, small and medium-sized companies and the public sector. More than 330,000 customers and over 15,000 businesses, tradespeople and self-employed persons rely on the bank’s skills.

With approximately 2,000 employees, it is one of the largest employers in the region. In March 2018, business magazine FOCUS ranked Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw as one of the best employers in the banking and financial services sector for the fifth consecutive time. With the largest number of apprentices in the Northern Black Forest region, it largely covers its own personnel requirements from within. Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw was awarded the “Excellent Training Company” quality seal by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Northern Black Forest in recognition of its high training quality. Occupational health management is just as important as flexible working hours and part-time working models. Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw regards a healthy work-life balance as particularly important.

Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw pursues a consistently sustainable business policy. For example, it pays particular attention to the conscious conservation of the environment and resources. When refurbishing or constructing new buildings, it insists on energyefficient materials and on the use of renewable energies. It offers products in both deposit and lending business to finance sustainable ethical, social and ecological investment projects in the region. It is also committed to barrier-free banking. Nearly 50 branches have meanwhile been awarded the “senior friendly service” from the Senior Citizens Council of the State of Baden-Württemberg, in recognition of their efforts to take account of the banking needs of the elderly.