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VOL. 6, ISSUE 1 (2024)
Green banking practices on performance of nepalese commercial banks
Authors
Sudha Bashyal
Abstract
Green Banking, also
known as Green initiatives undertaken by banks, strives to safeguard the
environment by supporting environmentally friendly practices and lowering the
carbon footprint of banking activities. The present study is aimed at measuring
the impact of green banking practices on performance of Nepalese commercial
banks, particular focus on commercial banks operating in Rupandehi District. In
order to achieve this aim, a sample of 285 respondents was chosen, and data was
collected through questionnaire employing 5-point Likert scale. The Chronbach’s
Alpha has been used to analyze the reliability of instruments and data. To
assess bank performance, five dimensions were considered namely green
investment, green product and services, green development policy and strategy,
green banking awareness and NRB regulations. Indicators such as efficiency,
effectiveness, and market share and growth were used to measure bank
performance. The findings reveal significant relationships between green
investment, green products and services, green development policy and strategy,
as well as green banking awareness, with efficiency, effectiveness, and market
share and growth. Moreover, NRB regulations showed a significant relationship
with effectiveness but an insignificant relationship with efficiency and market
share and growth. These results underscore the importance of incorporating
environmental sustainability practices into banking operations to enhance
overall performance. The study provides valuable insights for both academia and
the banking industry, emphasizing the need for a green approach to banking for
long-term success and environmental conservation.
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Pages:28-35
How to cite this article:
Sudha Bashyal "Green banking practices on performance of nepalese commercial banks". International Journal of Finance and Commerce, Vol 6, Issue 1, 2024, Pages 28-35
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