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Change is the need of hour for survival in all spheres. Climate is most complicated issue the world is facing. The world has seen much focus on economic progress, the side effects of this, has resulted in climate change, environmental damage. The banks can play an important role between economic growth and environmental protection. Green banking is different from traditional banking, as green banking focus on promoting environment friendly banking. Green banking is also known as ethical banking. Green banks or environmentally responsible banks do not only improve their own standards but also affect socially responsible behavior of other business. Banks in India especially the largest commercial bank State Bank of India has developed several green banking initiatives. SBI bank has introduced various paperless banking practices for their customers. Adopting these practices the customers can contribute a lot towards the environment. This paper aims to outlook the green banking initiatives made by Banks in Coimbatore District and attempt has been made to talk about the environmental and other benefits of these practices. The present study has incorporated with the collection of both primary and secondary data. This study can be concluded that the common people are yet to come forward to adhere these practice due to lack of awareness. Therefore, banks must literate their customers about the using procedures of green banking practices and adopt all strategies to save earth.