Environmental conservation is one of the key pillars in Pan Asia Bank’s sustainability strategy and over the years this sustainable approach is well integrated into its business model to ensure a positive impact of its operations on the environment. The Bank is driving the younger generation to be the force behind caring for the environment through its novel CSR project to ensure sustainability into the future.
Pan Asia Bank celebrated World Environment Day on 5 June 2023 by conducting tree-planting activities along with students from selected schools and pre-schools at 30 locations. Over 1,500 trees were planted while educating the students about the importance of trees and how to plant and protect them. The engagement activity was a great learning experience for the students, who each received a tree each to plant and care for. The Bank extended its gratitude to the school and preschool’s principals, teachers and parents for providing it with the opportunity to conduct this meaningful campaign. As the ‘Truly Sri Lankan Bank’, Pan Asia Bank remains committed to protecting the rich biodiversity in the country.
Buddhika Perera, Chief Manager - Deposit Mobilization said, “Another objective along with the tree-planting initiative was inculcating the savings habit in children. Pan Asia Bank also offered account opening vouchers for participating students to open a Daskam Children’s Savings Account. This account provides a unique feature where the bank contributes 10% of every customer's deposit. This additional contribution is provided on top of the annual interest earned, encouraging savings and financial literacy among children.”
Pan Asia Bank was able to mark World Environmental Day this year by empowering young students - as future leaders - with the skills and knowledge to build a sustainable tomorrow. As the Truly Sri Lankan Bank, the company’s sustainability projects fulfill its promise to financially empower the nation.