Land Bank of Taiwan has joined the global voluntary carbon reduction initiative "Earth Hour" by turning off signage and exterior lighting at all its 149 branches nationwide. The lights will remain off for three consecutive evenings from Friday, March 21 to Sunday, March 23, 2025, demonstrating the bank's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions.
"Earth Hour" was launched by the World Wildlife Fund in Sydney, Australia in 2007, aiming to raise awareness about climate change issues through the simple act of turning off lights. The movement has now spread to over 190 countries worldwide. In addition to coordinating the lighting shutdown across its 149 domestic operations centers, the Land Bank is encouraging both employees and customers to participate in the initiative. The bank is also promoting the campaign through social media platforms, calling on all sectors to conserve energy and implement carbon reduction practices in daily life, working together toward sustainable development.
In response to Taiwan's 2050 net-zero emissions policy, the Land Bank has implemented both ISO14001 Environmental Management System and ISO50001 Energy Management System standards. The bank is taking a multi-pronged approach through greenhouse gas management, energy and water resource management, replacement of high-energy consumption equipment, and green building certifications. The bank continues to purchase green electricity and has installed rooftop solar power generation systems at its branch locations to increase renewable energy utilization. Last year, the bank's "Nangang Branch High-Efficiency Chiller Project" was registered as a voluntary greenhouse gas reduction offset project, receiving approval from the Ministry of Environment. This marks the first carbon rights project approved nationwide following amendments to the "Climate Change Response Act."
Upholding the principle of environmental sustainability, the Land Bank has also partnered with the Wetlands Taiwan Association and the Leopard Cat Association of Taiwan to strengthen environmental education at the grassroots level. Through these long-term efforts, the bank has received multiple recognitions, including the "Sustainable Finance Award" from the Joint Credit Information Center, as well as the "Sustainability Report Gold Award" and the "Social Inclusion Leadership Award" from the Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA). The Land Bank aims to leverage its financial influence and dedication to social responsibility to create sustainable value in collaboration with all sectors, working toward a better future for our planet.
Contact: Cheng-Yu Liao
Phone: 02-2348-3283
