I&M Bank Rwanda receives prestigious green building EDGE Advanced Certification for head office
In a significant stride towards environmental sustainability and corporate responsibility, I&M Bank Rwanda was awarded the prestigious EDGE Advanced Certification for its head office building by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group.
The recent ‘Rwanda Green Building Minimum Compliance’ underscores the country’s dedication to building a greener future. I&M Bank Rwanda’s head office exemplifies these principles, having been designed and constructed with a strong focus on environmental sustainability.
The building’s design choices have resulted in impressive energy savings of 58%, water savings of 51%, and embodied energy savings of 21%. These achievements have earned the building the prestigious EDGE Advanced Certification from IFC.
Mary Porter Peschka, IFC Regional Director in Eastern Africa, expressed her appreciation for I&M Bank while presenting an award to the institution.
“This EDGE Advanced Certification for I&M Bank Rwanda comes as a recognition of their dedication to sustainability and environmental stewardship. This achievement highlights I&M Bank’s leadership in adopting green building practices and promoting a more sustainable future in Rwanda,” she said.
