Sustainability & CSR

Pan Asia Bank’s ambitious vision to be the Truly Sri Lankan Bank is powered by its people

Building a sustainable future

Committed to the triple bottom-line principle of People Planet and Profit, Pan Asia Bank demonstrates its corporate stewardship through impactful environment and social responsibility projects. The Bank has pledged its support to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and has embedded sustainability in its corporate culture and ethos.

Supporting Customers

Customer convenience was prioritized through online transactions on Pan Asia Bank’s digital platforms. All branches were complying with stringent health and hygiene protocols. The Bank was at the forefront of providing financial assistance and other relief to customers affected by COVID-19 pandemic and prolonged lockdowns.

Environment

Preserving the environment is critical for preserving Sri Lanka’s biodiversity a rich eco-system – its proud heritage. Pan Asia Bank, as The Truly Sri Lankan Bank, established a green financing line of business with separate business units dedicated for identifying financing and support of impactful green initiatives, backed by local and global finance funding agencies. Pan Asia Bank became the first Sri Lankan bank to partner with the Switzerland based Symbiotics for its first green bond issuance for USD 7.75 million in 2020 for promoting indigenous crops to strengthening sustainable agricultural practices.

COVID-19 relief measures

Pan Asia Bank’s branches donated a dryer machine to Nawalapitiya’s District General Hospital’s COVID-19 ICU, HDU units. The machine strengthened the hospital’s capacity to care for COVID-19 patients during the pandemic.