This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Heba Press
Banque Centrale Populaire announced the renewal of the ISO 50001 certificate to update the updated version for the year 2018, to include the bank’s main headquarters and the “Diori” data center.
This achievement confirms the bank’s commitment to continually improve its energy efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint, by promoting rational energy management and encouraging the use of renewable energy.
The renewal of this certificate is also part of the bank’s sustainable development strategy, since the bank has adopted an energy management system compliant with ISO 50001 standards since 2016, with the aim of improving the efficiency of energy consumption and implement sustainable solutions.
In 2023, the bank reviewed its energy policy to align it with the requirements of the 2018 version of the certificate, which helped to adopt advanced practices and consolidate its commitment to environmental principles.
As part of these initiatives, the bank upgraded its head office lighting systems using energy-efficient LED solutions, in addition to installing smart systems to monitor and reduce energy consumption.
The bank has also worked to improve data center efficiency by using innovative and efficient cooling technologies, as well as adopting energy harvesting technologies such as ‘Inverter’ systems.
As part of its commitment to renewable energy, the Bank has promoted the use of solar thermal and photovoltaic energy to produce clean and sustainable energy.
Thanks to these efforts, the bank has been able to reduce its electricity bill by 17% since 2016, while achieving energy savings estimated at around 104 million dirhams.
Banque Centrale Populaire continues to strengthen its energy management system with new sites during 2024, thus strengthening its innovative and sustainable energy strategy.
ISO 50001 certification is an important renewal which confirms the commitment of the Banque Centrale Populaire in its pioneering role in the field of energy management and is in line with the environmental and development objectives of the Kingdom.
