Project Green Flame
A high-impact, environment-focused CSR program to empower rural communities, generate carbon credits, and solidify City Bank's leadership in sustainability.
A Self-Sustaining Ecosystem for Change
This program establishes a circular economy that benefits households, the environment, and the agricultural sector. Each step creates value, ensuring long-term sustainability and impact.
1. City Bank Investment
CSR funds subsidize biodigester units for rural households.
2. Household Empowerment
Families receive clean cooking fuel (biogas) and earn income from a byproduct, bio-slurry.
3. Byproduct Collection
Our partner, Ekshathe, collects the bio-slurry, paying households for the raw material.
4. Organic Fertilizer
The slurry is processed into high-quality organic fertilizer, boosting agriculture and creating a new revenue stream.
Interactive Impact Calculator
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Total CSR Investment
BDT 17.5 Cr
Annual CO₂e Reduction
39,000 Tonnes
Annual Carbon Credit Value
$390,000
Lifetime Firewood Saved
32,500 Tonnes
Holistic Impact Breakdown
Strategic & Regulatory Alignment
Project Green Flame is designed to meet national priorities and central bank mandates, ensuring City Bank's CSR activities are both impactful and fully compliant.
Bangladesh Bank CSR Mandate Compliance
The program directly contributes to the environmental and climate financing sector, aligning with Bangladesh Bank's SFD Circular (Jan 9, 2022) guidelines which stipulate allocations for key areas. This project helps fulfill the 20% mandate for environment and climate.
Alignment with National Goals
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SDG 7: Affordable & Clean Energy
Provides access to clean, reliable biogas for cooking, reducing dependency on polluting solid fuels.
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SDG 13: Climate Action
Directly reduces greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation, mitigating climate change.
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SDG 3: Good Health & Well-being
Eliminates harmful indoor air pollution from wood/kerosene stoves, improving respiratory health for women and children.
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SDG 1: No Poverty
Creates household savings of ~$18/month and provides a new income stream from bio-slurry sales.
Implementation Framework & Governance
A clear framework with experienced partners and a commitment to transparency will ensure the project's success and accountability.
Key Partners
- City Bank: Funding & Strategic Oversight
- Ekshathe Foundation: Program Implementation & Slurry Collection
- Cultivera: Distribution & Sales
- Independent MRV Partner: To be appointed for verification of carbon credits.
Project Roadmap
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Program Launch & Pilot
Finalize partnerships and launch a 500-household pilot phase.
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Scaled Rollout
Expand program based on pilot learnings to reach initial target.
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Impact Verification
First annual impact report and carbon credit verification cycle.
Transparency & Evidence
We commit to robust monitoring and public reporting:
- Independent third-party verification.
- Publicly accessible dashboard with live data on key metrics.
- Annual impact reports aligned with global standards.