QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, received three prestigious awards from Global Finance as part of the Sustainable Finance Awards 2023 ceremony held recently in London.
QNB’s excellence was marked through the recognition of its “Outstanding Leadership in Green Bonds across Middle East”, “Outstanding Leadership in Sustainable Project Finance across Middle East”, and being the “Best Bank for Sustainable Finance in Qatar”.
Being the third consecutive year that QNB has been recognized through these awards, it brings the Group to a total of 9 Global Finance and Sustainable Finance Awards to date. Complemented by the Bank’s recently published, market leading Sustainable Finance and Product Framework (SFPF), the awards are a clear recognition of the Group’s commitment towards enhancing its sustainability agenda and amplifying the Group’s effort in raising awareness in the community to highlight its sustainability initiatives. It is also worth noting that the Group’s continued execution of its sustainability framework has resulted in leading Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ratings in the region from international rating agencies. This is a testament to our purpose to promote prosperity and sustainable growth across the markets we serve.
The Global Finance Sustainable Finance Awards were set to illuminate global, regional and country leadership in sustainable finance, as well as the efforts that the banks set forward to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change.
QNB Group currently ranks as the most valuable bank brand in the Middle East and Africa.
Through its subsidiaries and associate companies, the Group extends to more than 28 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. The total number of employees is more than 29,000 operating through 900 locations, with an ATM network of more than 4,800 machines.
