KATHMANDU, MAY 17
Nepal Investment Mega Bank (NIMB) underscored the growing role of the private sector in climate resilience and sustainable development during the Sagarmatha Sambaad 2025, with a dedicated stall that drew high-profile attention.
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and the Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba visited the NIMB stall, highlighting the importance of private financial institutions in achieving Nepal's climate goals.
NIMB, accredited by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in 2024, is currently the only private sector bank in Nepal to receive this recognition. The accreditation affirms the bank's capacity and commitment to meet global sustainability standards.
To advance its climate agenda, NIMB has established a Green Unit responsible for developing climate-aligned projects for GCF financing and integrating sustainability throughout its operations. The bank's green portfolio includes investments in renewable energy, e-mobility, resilient agriculture, waste-to-energy initiatives, and energy efficiency projects.
Since its inception in 1986, NIMB has championed sustainability efforts across all seven provinces. Collaborating with the Government of Nepal, development partners, and local communities, the bank continues to scale up its support for national climate action.
NIMB's impact includes extending services to 12 climate-vulnerable mountain districts, powering 27 branches with solar energy, planting more than 8,500 trees, and implementing an electric vehicle-only staff financing policy. The bank has also supported over 8,500 women entrepreneurs and expanded financial inclusion to more than 3.44 million customers through its extensive branch network.
With its efforts, NIMB sets a benchmark in aligning banking with environmental and social responsibility, reinforcing its role as a key player in Nepal's sustainable future.
