NRBC Bank PLC has strengthened its reputation as one of Bangladesh’s most forward-thinking financial institutions after securing the Silver Rank in the Asia Sustainability Reporting Rating (ASRR) 2025. The recognition, bestowed by Indonesia’s National Centre for Corporate Reporting (NCCR) in partnership with the Institute of Certified Sustainability Practitioners (ICSP), reflects the Bank’s growing influence in regional sustainability and responsible finance.
The prestigious accolade was formally presented to Dr Md Touhidul Alam Khan, Chief Executive Officer of NRBC Bank, by Prof. Dr Eko Ganis Sukoharsono, Chairman of the ICSP Advisory Board, during a ceremony held in Bali, Indonesia, on Friday. The event brought together sustainability experts, financial leaders, and policymakers from across Asia, highlighting the increasing importance of transparent, credible sustainability reporting.
This honour coincided with another milestone for the Bank: the publication of its inaugural Sustainability Report 2024, themed “Inclusive Innovation, Green Tomorrow.” Developed in alignment with GRI Standards, the report details NRBC Bank’s wide-ranging initiatives across environmental protection, green investments, community development, and inclusive growth.
Among the most notable achievements highlighted in the report are the Bank’s significant contributions to green financing, renewable energy projects, climate-resilient agriculture, and various social empowerment programmes. These initiatives demonstrate NRBC Bank’s dedication not merely to compliance, but to actively championing sustainability as a core value within its business model.
In particular, the Bank has expanded its portfolio of renewable energy financing, supported smallholder farmers with climate-adaptive agricultural schemes, and introduced internal environmental governance practices aimed at reducing its operational carbon footprint. This multidimensional approach to sustainability places NRBC Bank among the region’s rising leaders in responsible banking.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr Khan remarked that the Silver Rank reflects the Bank’s ongoing commitment to building a greener, more inclusive future for Bangladesh. He added that transparency in sustainability reporting is fundamental to strengthening trust among stakeholders, investors, and the global community.
These achievements collectively reinforce NRBC Bank’s growing presence on the international stage, solidifying its reputation as a financial institution that embraces innovation, environmental stewardship, and long-term sustainability.
Highlights of NRBC Bank’s Sustainability Achievements
| Category | Key Initiative | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Award Recognition | Silver Rank – Asia Sustainability Reporting Rating 2025 | Positions the Bank among Asia’s emerging sustainability leaders |
| Reporting Framework | Sustainability Report 2024 (GRI-aligned) | Enhances transparency and global reporting credibility |
| Green Financing | Investments in renewable energy solutions | Promotes low-carbon development |
| Climate Initiatives | Support for climate-resilient agriculture | Strengthens rural livelihoods and food security |
| Social Responsibility | Community development and inclusive innovation programmes | Advances financial inclusion and social wellbeing |
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