With 72 branches, four office buildings, and more than 4,900 employees, we understand we must monitor our consumption of natural resources and be responsible in their use.

In addition to our initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint under the “Reduce tu Huella” program, we are also measuring our water footprint. In 2020 we installed a water reutilization system in our headquarters, the biggest building in our company and with the largest number of employees.

Water Reutilization System

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gallons of water saved

This system collects rainwater and water generated by the building’s air conditioning system, which is then stored in special tanks and re-used in gardening and car wash services.

Between 2021 y 2023, we saved 2,298,551 gallons of water.

Recycling

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Botellas de Amor

Botellas de Amor

In 2023, we began an alliance with Botellas de Amor, a non-profit organization focused on recycling plastic and contributing to a circular economy. Sixteen collection points were established: 1 at our corporate headquarers and 15 at different bank branches. Correspondingly, 4,668 kg of plastic bottles were collected between September and December 2023, resulting in a bench that now resides in our headquarters.

Transition to electric cars

Transition to electric cars

Starting in 2023, Banco General began replacing its fleet of fuel cars with electric cars, purchasing its first 7 vehicles. In 2024, 64 additional cars will be replaced. With this investment, the Bank seeks to promote the transition towards renewable energies: each unit acquired represents a reduction equivalent to 1.5 and 1.8 Ton CO2 per year.

Building with a conscience

Building with a conscience

Banco General believes in the importance of incorporating concepts of environmental sustainability in the construction of its offices. Branches with LEED ® certification

Clayton and Ciudad del Saber
LEED ® Gold

Panamá Pacífico
LEED ® Silver

Versalles
LEED ®

The LEED certification system was created by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and its the main program at global level for buildings, houses, and communities that are designed, built, maintained, and operated to reach a superior performance level.