Green Banking Practices and Perceived Performance of Nepalese Commercial Banks (With Reference to Kathmandu Valley)
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2020
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Department of Management
Abstract
In recent years, both academics and banking professionals are paying more attention
towards the green banking concepts due to its significant influence on environment
management in banking context. This paper tries to highlight the present context of
green banking practices of commercial banks in Nepal. The objective of this research
study is to explore the relationship between green banking practices and perceived
performance of commercial banks in Nepal. In addition, this study also tries to examine
the impact of green banking on perceived performance of commercial banks in Nepal
In order to achieve the objectives, this study is carried out on the six commercial banks
of Kathamandu valley. A sample of 300 employees is selected to determine the
awareness and perception of bank employees towards Green Banking practices. This
study has used both descriptive and explanatory research design. Primary data is
collected through a closed end structured questionnaire. The collected data is analyzed
by applying both qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques.
The study concludes that majority of the bank's employees are totally aware of the
Green Banking service and its products. Moreover, the results showed that there are
significant positive effects of green investment, risk management, green human
resource, green business strategy, green product and service. positive on perceived
performances of commercial banks. And it is also proved that the green banking highly
influenced perceived performances of the commercial banks. This research study will
contribute to green banking, its adaptation by Nepalese commercial banks and
achievement of sustainable development.
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Green investment, Risk management, Green human resource, Green business strategy