BankIslami partnered with WWF Pakistan for a mangrove plantation drive and beach cleaning and preservation activity at the WWF Wetland facility to commemorate World Environment Day. This initiative is part of the bank’s ongoing efforts in line with its Green Office Certification and commitment to promoting sustainable and environmentally responsible practices.
The activity took place at WWF Pakistan’s Wetland Centre along Karachi’s coastline belt. During the activity, the team participated in planting Avicennia saplings, a species of mangrove tree known for its role in coastal protection and marine biodiversity. The event also included an awareness session on the types of mangrove species and their benefits to the ecosystem.
WWF Pakistan also highlighted the threats posed by water pollution to marine species like green turtles and the importance of maintaining a clean environment. BankIslami employees participated in a beach cleaning activity to preserve the natural marine ecosystem.
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The activity was attended by BankIslami’s Chief Operations Officer Sohail Sikandar, Chief Risk Officer Sajjad Qureshi, Chief Digital Officer Waqas Anis, Chief Internal Auditor Amir Zaidi, and Group Head of Admin Wajid Junejo, and Group Head of Operations Muzammil Aslam, along with leaders and team members.
“True prosperity for our communities and our nation can only be achieved through a future that is green, sustainable, and resilient,” commented Rizwan Ata, President & CEO of BankIslami. “Our responsibility has always extended beyond banking. Partnering with WWF Pakistan on World Environment Day is our commitment to put that purpose in action,” he added.
As an active partner of WWF Pakistan, BankIslami’s Green Office Certificate reinforces the bank’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint through sustainable operational practices, water conservation, and energy efficiency. This certification reflects the bank’s belief that responsible banking extends beyond financial services and into the communities and environments it serves.
As one of Pakistan’s leading Islamic banks, BankIslami remains committed to bringing meaningful change by introducing initiatives that contribute to the country’s economy as well as the environment.
