The Banco de Costa Rica (BCR) reaffirmed its commitment to the country’s productive engine on October 7th when it presented its achievements in sustainability. Under the campaign “Positive Impact That Changes Lives”, the financial institution highlighted how its management goes beyond just numbers, focusing on financial inclusion and direct support for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

The central figure of this announcement was powerful: the bank has allocated ₡66.139 billion (over sixty-six billion colones) in financing to support more than 2,000 SMEs throughout the country.

A Report Focused on Real Impact

These figures are part of the BCR’s 2024 Sustainability Report, which was presented in October 2025. The report details that supporting SMEs is one of the main arteries of its “Positive Impact” strategy.

This financing is not limited to traditional credit. The BCR emphasized that a large portion of its loan placements is aligned with environmental and social sustainability objectives. For example, the report also includes milestones such as ₡55.763 billion placed in “Sustainable Financing,” covering everything from clean energy projects to eco-friendly construction, indirectly benefiting many of the SMEs that operate in those value chains.

The BCR’s boost to SMEs is crucial economic news. It demonstrates how a public financial system entity is using its lending capacity to strengthen the foundation of the national economy, as SMEs are the largest generators of employment in Costa Rica.

By facilitating ₡66 billion, the BCR not only generates profitability but also acts as a catalyst for regional development, innovation, and economic resilience, ensuring that the country’s growth has a tangible and positive impact on thousands of small and medium-sized entrepreneurs.