OREANDA-NEWS. July 26, 2013. Earlier, ICBC has been awarded "China Low-Carbon Model", at the "Fourth 'Low-Carbon Development, Green Livelihood' Philanthropic Photography Exhibition and Announcement of 'China Low-Carbon Models'" held in Beijing, jointly hosted by China News Service, China News Weekly under the stewardship of National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Ministry of Environmental Protection, State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, The State Council Information Office and Beijing Municipal Government. ICBC is also the only financial institution to win the award.

ICBC is fully aware of the far-reaching impact of resources and environment on economic and social development. ICBC has made "green finance" a long-term strategy and social responsibility. The Bank  has been playing an active role in promoting the building of an energy-saving, eco-friendly society and also has effectively supported the development of  green economy, recycling economy and low-carbon economy.

The Bank achieves sustainable and healthy growth while striking a balance between corporate efficiency and social responsibility, current profit and long-term growth, mankind and nature. ICBC was awarded for making a remarkable breakthrough in low-carbon initiatives. Winning the award underscores confirmation from the public and ICBC's image of a good corporate citizen.