Merkur

Merkur is a Danish values-based cooperative bank that combines traditional banking services with a commitment to sustainable development and social responsibility. Founded as a cooperative institution, Merkur is owned by its members through shares, with approximately 7,950 shareholders as of recent reports. The bank serves around 21,000-30,000 customers and manages assets of approximately DKK 4.9 billion (as of 2023), making it the 33rd largest bank in Denmark and the second-largest cooperative bank in the country.

Merkur specializes in lending to sustainable and socially responsible enterprises, cultural and social institutions, and private individuals who align with the bank's values. The institution is Denmark's largest value-based financial institution and Denmark's only major bank where the business model is entirely built around sustainability and social responsibility.