ComBank Balangoda branch moves to eco-friendly building

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has developed a new eco-friendly model for branches in buildings owned by the Bank, to align its operations with the needs of the planet.

The first of these new energy efficient branches became operational recently when the Bank moved its Balangoda Branch to new Bank-owned premises.

The two-storied, custom-built building has an eco-friendly architectural design with energy efficient 'passive features' such as renewable energy from solar panels and walls with more glazed windows and fixed glass panels for maximum use of natural light and heat gain arresting devices such as shades and fins that facilitate power saving.

A Bank official said the branch is an example of on-going efforts to promote Green Banking, as part of Commercial Bank's commitment to the Triple Bottom Line, and that the model would be replicated elsewhere as the Bank progressively moves its branches into its own buildings.

The spacious new branch is equipped with three ATMs and has ample space for customer parking.