Burgan Bank Rolls Out New Sustainability Initiatives at its Head Office

As part of the Bank’s ESG strategies
 
Eng. Saud Abdulaziz Al Hadbah - Head of General Services & Administration at Burgan Bank

Kuwait - 31st, August 2022:  Burgan Bank continues to roll out a program of environmentally friendly sustainability initiatives at its head office, adopting a series of new procedures promoting recycling, energy preservation and renewable energy sources. This comes as part of Burgan’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies and in line with its comprehensive social responsibility mission, as the Bank seeks to take preemptive steps towards overcoming environmental threats. 

As part of these initiatives, Burgan Bank General Services & Administration Department distributed recycling bins on all floors in the head office building. Additionally, a bank-wide recycling policy was implemented, ensuring proper disposal of all unnecessary papers and documents. On the other hand, in an effort to save energy and reduce energy consumption, an LED lighting system was installed throughout the Burgan Bank head office, equipped with motion sensors and programmed to automatically turn off when not needed. The Bank has also begun to roll out plans to implement a solar-powered power system, with solar panels set to be installed at the head office, in addition to setting up charging stations for electric vehicles to encourage eco-friendly practices amongst employees. 

Speaking about the initiatives, Eng. Saud Abdulaziz Al Hadbah - Head of General Services & Administration at Burgan Bank said: “We constantly seek to take major steps to cement a culture of sustainability within the Bank and foster environmental awareness amongst our employees. Implementing these initiatives at our head office serves as a launching pad for us to be able to adopt a full sustainability program across our entire organization - improving our own environmental footprint and also setting an example for the community at large.” Al Hadbah further added: “At Burgan, we are keen on adopting smart solutions and the latest technologies to achieve greater sustainability, benefitting not only our own employee population, but the community and the environment on a larger scale.” 

Burgan Bank remains committed to an expansive ESG strategy, which includes adopting a series of policies and procedures to conserve the environment, reduce energy consumption and promote clean energy alternatives. The Bank also continues to support community programs and social initiatives that drive awareness of key environmental issues and the importance of sustainable practices - in line with the Kuwait Vision 2035 and in an effort to make a positive impact on the community.