Press Release

Everest Bank installs Environment Friendly (Pollution Free) Crematorium Machine at Shantighat, Pokhara

July 4, 2019

Everest Bank has installed energy efficient and eco-friendly cremation system at Shantighat, Pokhara. The machine has heat recovery system and reflector to utilize waste heat and minimize cremation duration; this will save more than 250 kg of wood per cremation which will control the deforestation. The system helps control pollution as the smoke is passed through wet scrubber to remove hazardous air pollutants and toxins before releasing to atmosphere. Everest Bank has always focused on customer’s benefit & satisfaction with its theme ‘Service with Smile’. EBL has always been conscious of its social responsibilities and as a part of its CSR activities, has been organizing various programs for the benefit of the people at large.

The machine was handed over to Mayor Pokhara, Man Bahadur Gurung in the presence of Honorable Chief Minister Prithivi Subha Gurung, Deputy Mayor & all the ward heads of Pokhara Metropolitan. The handing over was done by Dr. Bal Gopal Badhya, Director / EBL CSR Committee Chairperson; Dr. Ganesh Gurung, EBL CSR Committee Member & Rajeev Jain, Deputy General Manager, Everest Bank.

EBL presently has Customer Base of over 10 Lacs, one of the highest in the industry. Further, the Bank recently adjudged as best rated bank among commercial banks under CAMELS rating. Presently the Bank is rendering professionalized & efficient banking services through its widest domestic network of 94 branches, 28 Revenue Collection Counters, 119 ATMs and also through its widest global network.