Eastern Bank PLC (EBL), in collaboration with the German, French, and Danish embassies, has taken a commendable initiative to promote sustainability and climate action in Bangladesh with the inaugural EBL Climate Change Action Awards 2025.

Recognising excellence across five key categories—Green Manufacturing, Energy Efficiency, Climate-Smart Agriculture, Climate Education & Policy Advocacy, and Climate Adaptation & Resilience—the award seeks to inspire and amplify transformative efforts shaping a greener, more resilient future. Through this visionary endeavour, EBL reaffirms its commitment to fostering innovation, policy leadership, and actionable change in the fight against climate change.

This year, 238 participants submitted their initiatives, with 25 projects initially shortlisted. After a rigorous evaluation by a distinguished jury, five ventures were awarded for their impactful actions. The jury included Dr Ainun Nishat, Professor Emeritus at BRAC University; Syed Matiul Ahsan, Programme Advisor at the Royal Danish Embassy; AKM Azad Rahman, Project Coordinator at UNDP Bangladesh; MD Shamsuddoha, Chief Executive of CPRD; Yann Riegel, Deputy Head of the Economics Department at the Embassy of France in Bangladesh; Jan-Rolf Janowski, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Dhaka; and Florian Hollen, Counsellor and Head of German Development Cooperation at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Dhaka.

Palki Motors was honoured in the Green Manufacturing category for providing eco-friendly yet affordable transportation. The Energy Efficiency award went to the Center for Housing and Building Research for promoting green technologies like ferrocement and energy-efficient concrete blocks in sustainable housing. Dr. Chashi Incorporation won in Climate-Smart Agriculture for empowering farmers with AI-driven tools. Joler Chobi, Matir Chobi received recognition in Climate Education & Policy Advocacy for raising awareness through film screenings, discussions, and workshops, engaging climate-affected communities. Finally, BRAC Microfinance earned the Climate Adaptation & Resilience award for pioneering microinsurance, climate-resilient farming, and reforestation to mitigate climate-induced losses.