Abstract
The study aims to analyze the role of green technology in promoting environmental sustainability and achieving sustainable development in the banking sector, through its application in the Central Bank of Iraq. It seeks to illustrate the contribution of green technology in reducing the environmental impact of banking operations and enhancing operational efficiency, helping to achieve sustainability goals.
The importance lies in highlighting the importance of banking institutions adopting green technology practices, and their role in improving environmental, economic and social performance. The study also provides a practical framework for banking institutions seeking to develop their environmental and digital policies.
The descriptive analytical approach was adopted, using a questionnaire to collect data from experts working in the Central Bank of Iraq and heads of departments. 119 questionnaires were distributed, 102 questionnaires were returned with a yield of 85.7%, while 93 questionnaires were valid for analysis.
The most important conclusions are that the application of green technology in the Central Bank of Iraq contributes significantly to reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions, and enhances the efficiency of banking operations. However, there are challenges related to the high costs of digital transformation and the lack of environmental awareness among employees, which may affect the adoption of these technologies.
The main recommendations of the study are the need to promote green digital transformation policies, invest in sustainable technologies, and organize intensive training programs to increase employees' awareness of the importance of green technology, with the aim of achieving sustainable development in the banking sector.
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