Kathmandu. \u00a0Nabil Bank Limited concluded its week-long Nabil Green Week, 2026 by planting a sapling. On the occasion of the fifth anniversary of sustainable banking, Nabil Green Week started from July 30 and is being celebrated throughout the week by organizing various programmes. <\/p>\n
On the occasion of the anniversary of Nabil Sustainable Saving Account and Sustainable Banking, the bank planted 200 avocado saplings at Gale Park in Tokha Municipality-2 of Kathmandu.TAG_OPEN_p_21 The saplings were planted at a programme organized by Nabil Bank in collaboration with Lumbini World Peace Forum Nepal. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The program was also attended by the bank’s Chief Executive Officer and other employees, locals and Ward Chairman Dharmendra Shrestha.TAG_OPEN_p_20 The bank believes that this campaign will contribute to the protection of environment and to strengthen the economic status of the community. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Manoj Kumar Gyawali, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nabil Bank said that the tree plantation was done to bring the bank’s commitment towards sustainable banking in practice.TAG_OPEN_p_19 CEO Gyawali expressed happiness for the long-term cooperation of partner organizations, local government and community in the field of tree plantation and other environmental protection. Stating that the role of the local community is important in the protection and regular care of the saplings, he expressed gratitude to the Tokha municipality, ward office, local partners and all the participants for their support to make the program a success. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The Bank’s Sustainable Banking Mission is based on the concept of People, Planet and Prosperity. Under this, Nabil Sustainable Saving Account is a special saving scheme to connect its customers with their efforts towards sustainable development. Through this account, the bank aims to engage its customers in sustainable development, promoting environmental and social responsibility. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Stating that sustainable banking has been established as a strategic priority of the bank in the last five years, CEO Gyawali said that the bank has further strengthened sustainable banking policies and practices during the period.TAG_OPEN_p_17 “Nabil Bank has been contributing to the development and promotion of clean energy by investing in energy sector,” he said, adding that the bank is also investing in small, small and medium enterprises (SMEs). He further said that the bank is not only a profit-oriented organization but has also laid emphasis on discharging its social responsibility keeping the principles of environment, society and good governance (ESG) in priority. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
CEO Gyawali said that in the last five years of Nabil Sustainable Banking, the bank has saved more than 20 metric tons of paper through digitization.TAG_OPEN_p_16 According to him, the bank has been organizing various programs prioritizing sustainable development and gender equality. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The bank has invested Rs 51.83 billion in renewable energy, Rs 10.28 billion in clean transport, Rs 54.28 billion in agriculture and Rs 45.77 billion in micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).TAG_OPEN_p_15 Similarly, Rs 48.60 billion has been invested in women entrepreneurship financing, Rs 11.08 billion in tourism sector and Rs 5.84 billion in DDSL loan. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
According to the bank, more than 112,000 jobs have been created through this investment, of which 31 percent are women.TAG_OPEN_p_14 In the last five years, the bank has spent Rs. 256 million under CSR programs and has imparted training to 1,577 entrepreneurs through the Nabil School of Social Entrepreneurship (SEE). <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The bank has also made significant contributions to the environmental sector. The bank’s investment in renewable energy projects has helped reduce 39,450.68 tons of carbon emissions in the last four years. Similarly, the digital and automated system has saved 262,804 liters of water and around 20 metric tons of paper annually. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The bank has incorporated Environmental and Social Risk Management (ESRM) system into its business and risk management processes.TAG_OPEN_p_12 In addition, the report on environmental, social and good governance (ESG) is being further strengthened in accordance with international standards and regulatory frameworks. According to the bank, 39.15% of the total workforce working in the bank are women and 50 women are leading the bank’s various branches and strategic business units (SBUs). <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Nabil Bank has been providing its services through 266 branches and 318 ATMs across the country.TAG_OPEN_p_11 The bank has been providing banking services to more than 25 lakh customers and looks forward to working together with all its stakeholders. The bank, which has been providing quality banking services for the past four decades, has recently adopted the concept of sustainable banking and brought into operation NBANK for digital banking. <\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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