Some of the issues covered are: Ɓ compliance with industry-specific, internationally recognized standards Ɓ measures to assess and reduce the environmental impact of the operations Ɓ protection of the health and safety of the companies’ employees and surrounding communities Ɓ respect for the human rights of the local population Our policies are based on standards developed by international organizations such as the UN and the World Bank and set out the activities and business practices that Credit Suisse explicitly will not finance.