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Standard Chartered Bank staff donate blood for the community

Standard Chartered Bank staff, led by their Chief Executive Officer, Ravneet Chowdhury and the Ministry of Health organised a joint blood donation camp as part of the Bank's Employee Volunteering programme in Oman.

Ravneet Chowdhury, CEO, Standard Chartered Bank Oman said:
'Twenty members of staff volunteered to donate blood. Not only did we find the experience rewarding, but we were able to give back to the community at the same time, promoting the role of individuals and highlighting that personal action does make a difference.'


Standard Chartered Bank launched the Employee Volunteering programme across its network in 2006.

The programme gives every Standard Chartered Bank employee two days off each year which can be contributed in man hours to the local community.

The days are part of the employee's working hours, which thereby enable staff to participate in a worthy cause without utilising paid leave entitlement.
Standard Chartered Bank staff at blood donation camp with Ravneet Chowdhury, Standard Chartered Bank, CEO, Oman and Bikram Rishi, Head of Consumer Banking, Oman (centre).
Standard Chartered Bank staff at blood donation camp with Ravneet Chowdhury, Standard Chartered Bank, CEO, Oman and Bikram Rishi, Head of Consumer Banking, Oman (centre).
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Standard Chartered, leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East
Standard Chartered PLC, listed on both London and Hong Kong stock exchanges, ranks among the top 25 companies in the FTSE 100 by market capitalisation.

The London-headquartered Group has operated for over 150 years in some of the world's most dynamic markets, leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Its income and profits have more than doubled over the last five years primarily as a result of organic growth.

Standard Chartered aspires to be the best international bank for its customers across its markets.

The Group earns around 90 per cent of its income and profits in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, from its Wholesale and Consumer Banking businesses.

The Group has over 1600 branches and outlets located in over 70 countries. The extraordinary growth of its markets and businesses creates exciting and challenging international career opportunities.

Leading by example to be the right partner for its stakeholders, the Group is committed to building a sustainable business over the long term and is trusted worldwide for upholding high standards of corporate governance, social responsibility, environmental protection and employee diversity.

It employs around 70,000 people, nearly half of whom are women. The Group's employees are of 125 nationalities, of which about 70 are represented in the senior management.

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