CIMB Launches RM3 Billion Programme to Accelerate Sustainable Business Practices for SMEs

CIMB Bank Berhad and CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad have taken a significant step towards promoting sustainable business practices among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia. In a move that sets the bank apart as a sustainability leader, CIMB has introduced the Sustainability-Linked Financing (SLF) Programme, with a total allocation of RM3 billion until 2030. This pioneering initiative makes CIMB the first bank in the market to offer a comprehensive value proposition for SMEs, encouraging them to adopt sustainability-linked financing opportunities. The SLF Programme aims to incentivize SMEs to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve efficiency by providing attractive