UTILIZING CSR TO ACCOMPLISH SDGS: AN ANALYSIS ON SELECTIVE BANKS OF BANGLADESH
Authors:
Faryana Rafiq
Abstract:
The impact of sustainable action goes beyond development, and for banks, it is much more rewarding than profitability. The SDGs might be an opportunity for the banking industry to establish sustainability principles. The banking sector in Bangladesh can play a dynamic role in assisting the government to design and implement the goals of sustainable development. So, considering the aims and coverage, this paper establishes a positive interconnection between ‘UN Sustainable Development Goals’ and ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ practices done by the banking sector of Bangladesh. The paper also highlights the recent trends of CSR disclosure by ten selected banks and finds that commercial banks’ contribution to CSR is increasing every year with innovative areas supporting sustainable growth.