Standard Chartered “Here for Good” — CSR & Sustainability
The documented programmes behind SCB's brand promise, not just the slogan.
- Here for Good
- Women in Tech
- Net Zero USD 300B
Standard Chartered's "Here for Good" brand promise covers its Pakistan CSR and sustainability work — including the Women in Tech programme, net-zero financing commitments, and diversity & inclusion initiatives — sourced from the bank's official sc.com pages.
Standard Chartered's brand tagline in Pakistan, "Here for Good," anchors a set of sustainability and community commitments the bank runs alongside its core banking business. This page focuses on what's actually documented, rather than generic CSR language.
Documented Programmes
Women in Tech
A programme helping scale tech-enabled startups, with a specific focus on women-led ventures.
Net Zero Financing
Part of Standard Chartered's global commitment to mobilise USD 300 billion to help clients transition operations toward net zero.
Diversity & Inclusion
A dedicated D&I programme covering hiring, benefits, and workplace flexibility, referenced on SCB Pakistan's careers-adjacent pages.
Women's International Network (WIN)
A global programme offering tailored financial products, networking, and business development support for women-led SMEs, reported to have expanded to Pakistan among other markets, as part of the bank's broader goal to lend USD 1 billion to women-led SMEs globally.
Programme names confirmed from Standard Chartered Pakistan's official homepage "What's New" section and global sustainability pages. The WIN programme's Pakistan expansion is reported via Standard Chartered's global sustainability press coverage rather than confirmed on an sc.com/pk-specific page — treat it as reported, and confirm current availability with SCB before assuming it's active locally.
Past Awards Recognizing This Work
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| Global Diversity & Inclusion Benchmarks (GDIB) | 2020 |
| Adam Smith Award — Best Account Receivables Solution | 2021 |
| Corporate Treasurer Award — Best Transaction & Trade Finance Bank | 2021 |
Awards confirmed from Standard Chartered Pakistan's official Awards & Achievements section.
How This Differs From Pure Marketing
"Here for Good" functions as Standard Chartered's global positioning statement, not a Pakistan-specific CSR programme by itself — the substance sits in the individual initiatives above (Women in Tech, net-zero financing, D&I benchmarks) rather than the slogan. Where SCB Pakistan hasn't published Pakistan-specific CSR spend or impact figures, we haven't invented any here.
Net Zero: What It Actually Commits To
At the group level, Standard Chartered has committed to mobilising USD 300 billion in green and transition financing to help clients change how they operate, as part of the bank's broader net-zero pathway. This is a global commitment spanning all Standard Chartered markets rather than a Pakistan-specific pledge, though Pakistan-based corporate clients can access transition financing products through it.
Frequently Asked
Is Women in Tech open to non-SCB customers?
The programme is aimed at scaling tech-enabled startups broadly; specific eligibility and application details are published on SCB's dedicated Women in Tech page.
Does SCB publish a Pakistan-specific sustainability report?
Sustainability disclosures are primarily published at the Standard Chartered PLC group level, covering all markets including Pakistan, rather than as a standalone Pakistan report.
Good For
- Understanding the substance behind SCB's "Here for Good" tagline
- Finding SCB Pakistan's documented sustainability and D&I initiatives
- Checking which CSR-related awards SCB has actually received
- Getting sourced facts instead of repeated marketing language
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