National Housing Finance And Investments Ltd.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2014)

Formulated strategies for reusing & recycling waste materials, careful handling of machinery & equipment, reducing energy at sources and minimizing wastage of materials.
Prepared a “Green Office Guide (GOG)” with instructions for efficient use of consumables and refurbishment for reuse of paper/machinery/equipment.
Implemented inventory management for monitoring consumption of paper, printer cartridges, electricity, water, gas, energy etc.
Focused on reduction and reuse of materials and equipment.
Procured more environment-friendly technologies aimed at greater work efficiency; reduction of electricity, paper, energy consumption, and reduced capital expenditure in terms of IT infrastructure.

Initiated programs for educating clients on environmental regulations.
Arranged seminars, workshops, or events aimed at improving understanding and awareness on Environment & Social issues by clients and other stakeholder groups.
Supported employee training on Green Banking Policy Guidelines.

Established a High-Powered Committee to review environmental policies, strategies, and programs.
Allocated funds for implementing & practicing green banking in the annual budget.
Established a Green Banking Policy Implementation Unit (GBPIU) responsible for designing, evaluating, and administering Green Banking issues.
Incorporated environmental risk into the Core Risk Management (CRM) system.

Long-term Goals:

Design & introduce innovative products and reporting in standard format with external verification by June 30, 2015.

Medium-term Goals:

Educate clients and publish an independent Green Banking & Sustainability Report by December 31, 2014.

Short-term Goals:

Develop green banking policies and show general commitment on environment through in-house performance by June 30, 2014.

Environmental degradation in Bangladesh due to pollution and inefficient resource use leading to frequent natural disasters.
Need to address environmental issues and assess environmental risks of projects/businesses.

Developed a Green Banking Policy to institutionalize Green Banking across the company.
Created a Climate Risk Fund to address climate-vulnerable areas and post-disaster rehabilitation.
Implemented strategies for reducing environmental impact across various sectors.

Climate Change Data