Nations Trust Bank renewed its CarbonConscious Certification for the second consecutive year for its Head Office in Union Place and two other main offices in Nawam Mawatha and Kotahena.
The bank worked with the Carbon Consulting Company (CCC) to calculate the Carbon Footprint of said locations in accordance with the international guidelines on assessing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions.
The certifications were awarded by The Sustainable Future Group (SFG), which indicates the continuation of a monitored three-year programme to measure, manage and mitigate the environmental footprint of the selected offices.
Chief Executive Officer of Nations Trust Bank, Renuka Fernando said, “Sri Lanka, being an island-nation in the tropics, would be one of the hard-hit countries from effects of climate change.
“As a bank that operates to help people and businesses achieve today’s goals and tomorrow’s aspirations, we understand that we have a greater role to play in promoting positive climate action in our sphere of influence.
“The work that we have undertaken with Carbon Consulting Company in identifying and managing our carbon footprint is a measure stemming from this commitment.
“We are looking to further incentivise sustainable lifestyles and investments through our product portfolio and service solutions to help Sri Lanka transition to a greener and a more resilient economy,” she said.