Written by The Banking Post
Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC (SJIBPLC) has officially released its Sustainability Report 2024, marking a major step in the bank’s journey toward environmental and social responsibility. The report was unveiled on September 27, 2025, during the Risk Management Conference at the bank’s Corporate Head Office in Dhaka.
With the theme “Moving Towards Sustainability & Decarbonization for Present & Future,” the report details the bank’s initiatives to create long-term value for stakeholders while promoting a low-carbon, socially responsible business model.
For the first time, SJIBPLC has calculated its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions following the Bangladesh Bank guidelines and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards — a milestone in its sustainability reporting practices.
The unveiling ceremony was attended by Vice Chairman Mohammed Younus, Independent Director Md. Reazul Karim, FCMA, Bangladesh Bank’s Director of Off-Site Supervision A.N.M. Moinul Kabir, and Managing Director Mosleh Uddin Ahmed. Also present were Additional Managing Director Imtiaz U. Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director M.M. Saiful Islam, SEVP & Company Secretary Md. Abul Bashar, SEVP & CFO Md. Jafar Sadeq, FCA, and other senior executives of the bank.
The report underscores SJIBPLC’s commitment to sustainable banking, responsible investment, and environmental stewardship as part of its broader goal to align with global climate and sustainability standards.
