Malaysia's Public Bank funds $262,000 to eco-schools programme

The programme aims to promote climate education in schools using a project-based learning approach.

Malaysia-based Public Bank Berhad has taken the initiative to implement the Eco-Schools programme, becoming the first bank in the country to pursue this.

Through this programme, they aim to promote climate education in schools using a project-based learning approach, with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

In line with the bank’s commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, Public Bank has partnered with the non-profit organisation Green Growth Asia Foundation (GGAF) and signed a sponsorship agreement to launch the Eco-Schools programme in 20 schools located in Pahang, Selangor, and Kuala Lumpur.

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The sponsorship will span from 2023 to 2025, with a total investment of approximately $262,000 (RM1.2m).

The sponsorship agreement was signed by Tan Sri Tay and Ir. Ts. Dr. Mahadi Mohamad, the Executive Director of GGAF last 11 July, at Menara Public Bank.

As a Full Member of the Foundation for Environmental Education, GGAF has been actively involved in the implementation of the Eco-Schools program since 2016.

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