RAKBANK “Can” Make a Difference on the Environment

As part of the Bank’s commitment to environmental well-being, RAKBANK recently took part in the Can Collection Drive organized by Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) in an effort to help reduce carbon emissions from raw aluminum production process.

A team of RAKBANK employees gathered on Saturday, May 8 at Zabeel Park, to deliver the multitude of cans that were collected from the various Bank premises over the previous month.

“This is yet another step taken by the bank to demonstrate its commitment towards environment protection,” said Graham Honeybill, RAKBANK General Manager. “By participating in such recycling schemes, RAKBANK aims not only to reduce the negative impacts of the waste generated, but also to stimulate positive change in the mindset and behavior of its employees,” added Honeybill.

According to EEG, recycling aluminum cans not only saves precious natural resources but also considerably reduces the carbon emissions from raw aluminum production process. Also, recycling produces significant cost savings over the production of new aluminum even when the cost of collection, separation and recycling are taken into account.

RAKBANK is also committed to reducing paper usage at the Bank by launching electronic bank statements for its customers, known as e-statements. RAKBANK also recycles the paper consumed at its back offices and plans to introduce this initiative all around Bank branches in the near future.

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About RAKBANK

RAKBANK, also known as the National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah, is a leading retail bank in the UAE, serving 340,000 customers. Founded in 1976, the bank is one of the country’s oldest local financial institutions and today one of its fastest growing most dynamic banks and a major player in the personal banking sector in the UAE.

The bank offers a wide range of personal banking services through its 27 branches and telephone and online banking channels. It is a leading provider of credit cards and a prominent player in mortgage finance and small to medium enterprise finance.

Customer service excellence is a cornerstone of the bank’s success, with the bank having been voted in 2009 for four years running as #1 Bank in Customer Service in the UAE Annual Bank Benchmarking Study. For more information, visit www.rakbank.ae or contact the Call Centre at +9714 213 0000.