NBK Group operations supports the bank’s endeavors to promote sustainability and reduce carbon emissions

NBK Group operations supports the bank’s endeavors to promote sustainability and reduce carbon emissions

Embracing sustainability in the bank’s operations and operating environment has become an integral part of its corporate culture

National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) Group Operations always seeks to actively support the bank’s sustainability agenda and drive the transition to a sustainable and low-carbon economy. In this context, Group Operations announced achieving significant progress in this regard, by saving about 1.7 million papers across its operations within 3 years, which is equivalent to saving hundreds of trees.

NBK Group Operations has also implemented a number of key initiatives over the past period, which aim to reduce paper use by saving about half a million papers annually in remittance and Treasury operations, as well as raising awareness about energy optimization and water conservation.

On this occasion, Mr. Mohammad Al-Kharafi, Group Operations Head, National Bank of Kuwait said: “NBK Group Operations is the key driver of digital transformation strategy adopted by the bank many years ago. This has been done by using cutting-edge technology and advanced solutions including Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Smart Automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI), which effectively contributes to significant reduction in paper usage and minimization of carbon emissions.”

Al-Kharafi added that all NBK departments are involved in supporting the bank’s relentless efforts to