Reduction of Financed Emissions

Reduction of financed emissions is a critical component of RHB Banking Group's Net Zero Strategy, given that these emissions represent a significant proportion of our total GHG emissions profile, far exceeding direct operational emissions. This makes it a priority area for impactful climate action, where RHB Banking Group actively works to decarbonise high emission sectors by embedding climate considerations into our financing decisions, thus supporting clients in their transition journey.

This reduction is part of RHB Banking Group’s Net Zero Strategy, which aims to Achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2050. It falls under Strategic Objective 1: Reduction of financed emissions in five high-impact sectors within our business.

2030 Target:

Achieve 20% reduction in financed emissions for the Group’s top five high-impact sectors, measured across the Group’s Malaysian and overseas operations.

2050 Target:

Achieve up to 96% reduction in financed emissions for the Group’s top five high-impact sectors, measured across the Group’s Malaysian and overseas operations.

Our Approach for Strategic Objective 1

• Mobilising Sustainable and Transition Finance

  At RHB, sustainable finance is a catalyst for real-economy transformation. By embedding green, social, sustainability-linked, and transition financing across banking, trade, and capital markets, RHB enables businesses to decarbonise, build resilience, and grow responsibly. This supports the Group's ambition to mobilise RM90 billion in Sustainable Financial Services by 2027 and achieve a 20% reduction in emissions from its top five emitting sectors by 2030, advancing Malaysia's journey towards Net Zero. Guided by strong governance and ecosystem partnerships, RHB delivers system-wide impact while strengthening long-term financial resilience.