- Interest rate cap resulted in significant interest income loss
- Dynamic domestic and global macroeconomic challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic
- Climate change impacts
Prime Bank Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, Prime Bank Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 148.66 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 2.4K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
2.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2020
Renewable Energy
14.58 kW generated from solar panels
of total energy
Water Usage
116.961 m³/year (drinking water, Head Office)
2020
Waste
8.6K Reams of paper/year (Head Office)
2020
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 148.66 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.4K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Advanced commitment to a paperless operations environment, reducing operational costs and enhancing environmental performance
- Offered paperless banking services through digital channels
- Financed BDT 611 Million in Green and Sustainable Projects like Effluent Treatment Plant, Green building, Environment Friendly Brick Production, LED Bulb Assembly Plant and Recycling Plant
- Made Credit Committee & Board Meetings paperless
- Installed solar panels in several branches
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Responsible investmentsSocial responsibilityEnvironmental responsibilityLong-term employerBusiness EthicsTransparency and long-term approach in customer relationships