Brunei Leading In Standard Chartered’s Environmental Race

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei Darussalam is currently the leader in the Race for a Living Planet, which is an environmental challenge that Standard Chartered Bank has partnered up with the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) to provide US$1 million to the top three countries who acquire the most environmental pledges per capita, according to a press release.

The funding will go towards the winning country's environmental conservation projects.

The race involves every country that Standard Chartered Bank operates in.

From London to Africa to the Middle East, countries in all regions are also pushing forward on the challenge to win the coveted prize money. Thus, Brunei's results are immensely important.

Additionally, Brunei plays a strong role in the Heart of Borneo initiative, which involves more than 70 per cent of the country's pristine natural forests being set aside for environmental conservation purposes.

Apart from Brunei, other countries on the leader board are Thailand, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

The country that attracts the highest number of environmental pledges per capita will receive US$500,000, while the first and second runners-up will receive US$350,000 and US$150,000 respectively.

Once the top three countries have been named, Standard Chartered will work with WWF to identify a shortlist of projects that requires funding in those countries.

Meanwhile, from now till March 9, Standard Chartered Bank will award $500 to the first individual who collects and submits 500 valid pledges.

The second and third individual who submits 500 pledges will win $100 each, and the first ten individuals who submit 50 pledges will receive $50 each.

Standard Chartered Bank encourages all individuals above the age of 18 to make their pledge and hence make a contribution towards this cause for Brunei.

The contest is open to all members of the public.

Environmental pledge forms can be obtained from any Standard Chartered Bank branch in the country.

All forms must be completed and returned by March 9.

For more information about this exciting challenge, contact Standard Chartered Bank at 265 8008 or visit the official website at www.thegreatestrace.com. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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