Doha, 24 October 2023 - QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has successfully made it to the Forbes’s ‘The Middle East’s Sustainable 100’ list featuring the region’s Sustainability Leaders and key players making the most impactful commitments toward sustainable business goals.
Under the category of Banking and Financial Services, QNB Group has been ranked first in Qatar and second in the Middle East in recognition of its significant role in facilitating sustainable finance.
This achievement reflects the Group’s commitment to Sustainability by addressing environmental, social and governance related challenges and opportunities. As part of QNB Group’s strategy to maintain and strengthen its position as the leading bank in the Middle East and Africa, QNB has embedded the topic of Sustainability into its business and operating model.
The bank’s purpose is to promote Sustainability supporting the journey towards a sustainable economy in alignment with Qatar's National Vision 2030. Furthermore, the bank aims to make a positive contribution to the markets and societies QNB operates in internationally. The financial sector plays a fundamental role in the region’s sustainability drive as banks and financial institutions promote sustainable finance, innovative green products and financial inclusion.
The evaluation also comes in relation to the positive environmental impact, ESG commitments, levels of transparency and collaboration, sustainability initiatives and ESG financing in the past year.
QNB Group’s presence through its subsidiaries and associate companies extends to more than 30 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. The total number of employees is more than 30,000 operating through 900 locations, with an ATM network of more than 4,800 machines.