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Our Strategy

Driving Sustainable Finance in ASEAN Through Long Term Value Creation and Resilience, to Advance Customers and Society

How banks act in the years ahead will influence whether ASEAN’s transition is orderly, inclusive and resilient. For CIMB, this moment calls for leadership that shapes real outcomes for economies, businesses and communities across our region. Our Forward30 sustainability strategy is our response to this responsibility, and how we deliver our purpose of Advancing Customers and Society.


 

Shifting from alignment to action, Forward30 moves CIMB beyond setting targets and policies to accelerating measurable impact where it matters. Over the next few years, we will build on the progress and lessons from Forward23+, during which we met our headline commitments and gained recognition across global sustainability indices. Forward30 sets out how we will scale impact with intentionality and accountability, focusing on three priorities to support a more sustainable and inclusive ASEAN.

Our Key Pillars

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We support business activities that align with low-carbon and inclusive development pathways. We work closely with our clients to reduce emissions, adopt responsible practices and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Through sustainable finance solutions and advisory, we enable value creation and meet growing demand for climate-aligned financial services.

Our Ambition

Mobilise sustainable finance by 2030

RM300 billion

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We focus on ensuring that our portfolios remain resilient and responsibly positioned. We strengthen our approach to managing environmental and social risks by aligning lending practices with our sustainability commitments and integrating these considerations more deeply into decision-making. By facilitating this transition, we help build a future-ready economy and a more resilient bank.

Our Ambition

Achieve

Net zero operational GHG emissions
(Scope 1 & 2) by 2030

Align

Priority sector portfolios
with science-based reference pathways by 2030

Achieve

Net Zero overall GHG emissions
by 2050

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We support vulnerable groups and MSMEs through accessible financial solutions that promote economic participation and inclusion. Beyond financial access, our corporate citizenship initiatives address broader societal needs. Internally, we invest in building the right skills and mindset across #teamCIMB to embed sustainability into how we work, make decisions and serve our communities, ensuring that purpose and impact are part of our everyday actions.

Our Ambition

Maintain

Top Quartile

on the S&P Global CSA

Disbursement of

RM 200 million

in CSR investments
('26 - '30)

Contribute

120,000

annual volunteering hours
('25 - '30)

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