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Our sustainability journey

Welcome to our sustainability journey. We’re sharing this information because we understand that climate change is perhaps the biggest challenge of our time.

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Our commitment to a more sustainable future

We know that, as a successful bank and commercial financier, we can play a leading role in creating a sustainable economy by embedding our ethical values in everything we do. 

As a majority owned subsidiary of Masraf Al Rayan Q.P.S.C, one of Qatar’s largest banks, we have the strength, stability and resources to make a real difference. And we want to be transparent about how our activities impact the environment and society, so all our stakeholders can come on this journey with us.

We are operationally carbon neutral

Al Rayan Bank partners with Carbon Neutral Britain to calculate and offset its annual carbon emissions.

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Pathway to paperless

We’ve reduced our paper usage by nearly 30% since 2019, and we’re not stopping there. 

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This information, provided by the Bank’s main external print suppliers, includes customer communications, account statements, welcome letters, product literature etc. It is not an exhaustive list but illustrates the overall trend of paper usage.

We're electric!

Our colleagues saved 5,510kg of CO2e last year by committing to 249,000 miles through our Electric Car scheme. 

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Educate a Child International

In partnership with Educate a Child International, the Bank's official charity partner, we’re supporting education for vulnerable children in Malawi.

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Educate a Child International

In partnership with Educate a Child International, the Bank's official charity partner, we’re supporting education for vulnerable children in Malawi.

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Read our 2024 ESG Report

In this report, we outline the strategy we have in place and the progress we’re making against it, including becoming an operationally carbon neutral business in 2023.

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More information on Al Rayan Bank

Learn more about the UK's oldest and largest Islamic bank.

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    Latest news

    Read Al Rayan Bank's latest news and blogs.

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    Masraf Al Rayan

    Find out more about Al Rayan Bank's parent.

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    Values and heritage

    Learn about the Bank's values and its history

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    Ethical banking

    Why is Islamic banking considered ethical?

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