13-6 Guidelines on Environmental & Social Risk Management (ESRM) for Banks and Financial Institutions in Bangladesh

Summary

This update to ERM Guidelines has been developed to address the recommendations of the ERM Guidelines and the outcomes of ESRM baseline survey for the financial sector through a long process of in-house study and research within BB, having technical support from IFC (International Finance Corporation), three tier consultation (Mail/E-mail based consultation, web-based consultation and live consultation) with banks and FIs, consultation with development partners working on E&S issues in financial sector.

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Issuer

Bangladesh

Year

2017

Region

Asia

Issuer (type)

Bangladesh Bank (Central Bank)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Finance & Insurance
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Manufacturing
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction

Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land