DOHA: Dr R Seetharaman, CEO of Doha Bank, was conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to the industry at the Banker Middle East Industry Awards 2015 Ceremony held at Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel in Dubai. He received the award from Rashid Almansoori, CEO of Qatar Exchange. Saleh Al Akrabi, Chairman, CPI Financial (publisher of Banker Middle East) was also present.
Dr Seetharaman highlighted some of his key initiatives to the banking industry. Speaking on sustainable development he said: “Sustainable development involves contribution towards economic growth, social development and environment. The Sustainable development mission should aim for Poverty eradication, environmental sustainability, sustainable consumption and production. Some of the key challenges in sustainable development include climate change, energy security and increase in natural and man-made disasters. At the G20 meeting in Nov 2014 US made a commitment of $3bn towards Green climate fund and Japan pledged it would contribute $1.5bn to the climate fund.”
He said “Doha Bank advocates and practices Green Banking, which is one of the core business philosophies that would support the sustainability into the future. Doha Bank has worked on “ECO-Schools Programme” which works with educational institutions to build awareness of key environmental issues. It has launched Green Credit Card. Green Accounts are Doha Bank’s answer to a proactive approach on eco-friendly banking towards its drive for a cleaner and greener environment by promoting the concept of “Paperless Banking “. Internet Banking, SMS Banking, Phone Banking, E- Remittances and Bills Payments through online also encourage eco- friendly banking. Doha Bank also conducted Green Quiz and seminars on Global warming and climatic changes to spread environmental awareness in various countries.”
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