26/03/2013
Gulf Bank joins Earth Hour 2013 in Kuwait
Kuwait-March 26th, 2013: Gulf Bank recently participated in Earth Hour, a global initiative led by the World Wildlife Fund and celebrated across the world, with businesses and consumers joining in the great switch off to raise awareness of climate change. On Saturday March 23rd at 8.30pm, the Bank not only switched off all unnecessary lights, lowered A/C units and turned off all non-essential electrical devices at the Head Office but also eliminated unnecessary usage of lighting in the Al-Saleh building.Gulf Bank is a strong supporter of the Earth Hour initiative. The Bank has a policy to use energy considerately, and since 2009 it has consistently encouraged its staff to turn off any unused systems and lights to save electricity, whilst ensuring that the safety and integrity of the Bank's operations and security systems remain unaffected. Gulf Bank believes strongly in the importance of environmental initiatives that have a direct impact on the community. The Bank encourages organizations and individuals to take part in these eco-friendly causes, helping to increase the level of awareness amongst society.
Before swithcing off the lights
After switching off the lights