BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. It has a presence in 75 countries, with more than 189,000 employees. The Group helps all its clients to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. BNP Paribas was one of the first banking groups to adopt a policy to prevent workplace discrimination and promote diversity. In 2006, it included discrimination risk in its 30 major operational risks.