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|Published Date: 25-11-2025
BDCB Launches the Brunei Darussalam Sustainable Financial Roadmap
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Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) officially launched the Brunei Darussalam Sustainable Finance Roadmap (SFR), themed ‘A Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Financial Sector’.
The SFR serves as a strategic guide for the financial sector in adopting and integrating sustainable finance, encompassing climate adaptation and mitigation measures. Its strategic directions are designed not only to set out the foundations for the adoption of sustainable finance, but also to ensure a just, orderly, and whole-of-nation approach that enables effective implementation across the financial sector.
The SFR is anchored on two overarching objectives:
Objective 1: to support Brunei Darussalam’s sustainability agenda, as outlined in the Brunei Darussalam National Climate Change Policy (BNCCP), the Economic Blueprint for Brunei Darussalam, and the Brunei Darussalam Financial Sector Blueprint (FSBP).
Objective 2: to support and enhance initiatives within the financial sector to address sustainability-related risks.
The launch was officiated by the guest of honour, Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr. Awang Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin, Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism, as Chairman of BDCB’s Board of Directors. Also in attendance were members of BDCB’s Board of Directors, as well as senior officials and representatives from BDCB, relevant government agencies and the financial industry.
The ceremony began with welcoming remarks by Yang Mulia Hajah Rashidah binti Haji Sabtu, Managing Director of BDCB, followed by a keynote speech by Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr. Awang Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin.
In his keynote speech, Yang Berhormat highlighted the growing importance of integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations within Brunei Darussalam’s financial sector. He also underscored the strong potential for Islamic sustainable finance, guided by Maqasid Al-Syariah, and called on the industry to strengthen sustainability strategies, enhance transparency, and collaborate closely with the government and development partners.
The ceremony also featured a presentation titled ‘Beyond the S-Curve: Advancing Sustainable Finance in Brunei Darussalam’, by Dr. Adam Ng, Advisor for the Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI), followed by a panel discussion on ‘Brunei Darussalam’s Climate Commitments: Building the Foundation for Sustainable Finance’. The panel brought together representatives from BDCB, the Brunei Climate Change Office (BCCO) of the Prime Minister’s Office, BIBD Securities Sdn Bhd, and Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), who shared insights on the opportunities and collaborative efforts needed to advance sustainable finance in Brunei Darussalam.
As part of its broader journey in sustainable finance, BDCB has served as Chair of the ASEAN Taxonomy Board (ATB) since 2021, playing a central role in guiding the region’s direction and priorities in this area. Under BDCB’s chairmanship, significant milestones were achieved, including the release of Versions 1–4 of the ASEAN Taxonomy, which established a science-based, interoperable, and practical framework for all ASEAN Member States. Today, the ASEAN Taxonomy stands as a key regional reference point, steering sustainable investments, strengthening market confidence, and supporting ASEAN’s broader transition towards a resilient and sustainable future.
For more information about the SFR, please visit the BDCB website at www.bdcb.gov.bn or follow BDCB on Instagram @centralbank.brunei.
