The Land Bank of Taiwan's years of commitment to environmental sustainability have again received national recognition. On February 26, 2025, the bank was awarded a certificate of appreciation for "Environmental Protection Adoption of Marginal National Non-Public Land" by the National Property Administration of the Ministry of Finance. Deputy General Manager Tzu-Ying Tsai represented the bank at the award ceremony, showcasing the successful three-way collaboration between the Ministry of Finance's land protection initiatives, environmental organizations' conservation expertise and the bank's green finance practices.
In pursuit of land conservation and environmental sustainability objectives, the National Property Administration has actively facilitated partnerships with environmental NGOs since 2019 to adopt marginal national non-public lands. Land Bank, guided by its ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) positioning that emphasizes social care and environmental sustainability, has partnered with environmental organizations including the Wetlands Taiwan Association and the Leopard Cat Association of Taiwan to strengthen environmental education at the grassroots level. Through wetland field studies and school outreach programs, these initiatives have enhanced students' appreciation for environmental protection, earning recognition and appreciation from the Ministry of Finance.
Simultaneously, the Land Bank is supporting government policies through its role in green finance, addressing global environmental and climate change issues by launching initiatives such as "Green Building Financing," "Green Building Mortgage Loans" and "Green ESG Auto Project Loans." These programs promote green buildings, eco-friendly building materials and low-carbon transportation. The bank also focuses on the environmental risks and impacts of high-pollution and energy-intensive industries by enhancing its ESG review mechanisms. Land Bank has issued sustainable development bonds totaling NT$4.5 billion, with proceeds directed toward green investments and social benefit projects, effectively channeling funds to support sustainable development sectors and demonstrating the bank's commitment to advancing sustainable finance. In 2024, the bank received multiple recognitions, including the "Sustainable Finance Award" from the Joint Credit Information Center, as well as the "Sustainability Report Gold Award" and "Social Inclusion Leadership Award" from the Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA). Additionally, the bank has earned recognition for excellence in the Financial Supervisory Commission's "Financial Service Industry Fair Customer Treatment Principles Evaluation" for six consecutive years. Through its financial influence and dedication to social responsibility, Land Bank aims to create a brilliant future of corporate, social, and environmental sustainability.
Contact: Cheng-Yu Liao
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