moroccoBMCE BankMorocco’s leading financial institution continues to outperform the market while pursuing sustainable development. BMCE Bank’s many stakeholders are more than pleased with the bank’s sustainability mechanisms over the past few years, and 2015 is no different. The bank has firmly set out its governance initiatives and pursued a solid sustainability drive.
Year: 2015
Infonavit
mexico InfonavitA pioneer in the Mexican banking market, Infonavit has led the way in developing sustainable investment practices in the country since it was launched in 1972. The company has in recent years been helping to transform the infrastructure and real estate markets into more sustainable industries – and its client numbers are rising as a result.
Bankmed
lebanonBankmedHaving become a key player in Lebanon’s banking community, Bankmed has grown across the Middle East, expanding its business ventures over a multitude of platforms. Headquartered in Beirut and present in six countries, Bankmed offers a wide range of services and innovative products that meet the evolving needs of its diverse client base.
Doha Bank
kuwait Doha BankDoha Bank has been one of the largest and most progressive banks in the State of Qatar since it launched in 1978. Today, it is widely regarded as a champion of sustainable investment practices in the whole Middle East, helping to raise standards across the banking industry. It has a particularly strong presence in Kuwait.
Arab Bank
jordanArab BankJordan’s premier banking outlet has long encouraged the highest standard of community relations, growth mechanisms and stakeholder engagement. The bank has a diverse set of values that encourage internal communications, transparency and a strong commitment to developing the region. Through industrious empowerment, this has been a success.
UniCredit
italyUniCreditSustainability is a core part of UniCredit’s success, and by building an economically, socially and environmentally responsible business, the bank hopes to facilitate sustainable development in the region. To underline this continued commitment to both responsibility and sustainability, UniCredit released its first integrated report last year to much acclaim.
Ulster Bank
irelandUlster BankWith renewed vigour following the financial crisis, Ulster Bank has set about a long-term strategy, keeping sustainability as key. The bank has identified the community in which it operates as the driving force behind a lucrative future, and considers the interests of stakeholders when moving on larger business decisions.
Gulf African Bank
kenyaGulf African BankWith a vision to realise sustainable business growth and become the leading provider of Sharia compliant financial services in the region, Gulf African Bank is underpinned by a sound organisational structure and improved financial performance. The bank also aims to attract the brightest talents in Islamic banking the world over.
Sumimoto Mitsui Banking
japanSumimoto Mitsui BankingAs a Japanese corporation with global operations, Sumitomo Mitsui is a leader in terms of addressing social and environmental issues. The bank is also renowned for the value it places on CSR and sustainability in all aspects of the business, consistently striving to create a rewarding environment for staff and value for stakeholders.
Bank J Safra
israel Bank J SafraWith a three-pronged approach, J Safra Sarasin balances commercial, social and ecological responsibilities to ensure a dedicated and growing sustainable approach to output. The bank has a long term, global reputation for strong commitments to the environments in which it operates. Operations in Israel are no different.
ANZ
indonesiaANZWith branches spread across eleven of Indonesia’s major cities, ANZ offers a broad range of services for both corporate customers and individuals. In 2013, ANZ received an AAA credit rating from Fitch Ratings, confirming the standard of excellence and consistency that the banking group has upheld since its establishment in Indonesia in 1973.
Eldis
india EldisWith sustainability as its main strategic focus, Eldis has a list of ongoing ventures that seems far more than just a public relations statement. From agriculture and energy to urban transport and climate change, the bank uses all its influence to attempt to reshape India. From this departure point, the bank solidly promotes these various interests.
ICBC
chinaICBCA diversified and transparent banking institution, ICBC has strived to raise the standards of the Chinese financial services sector. With interests in a plethora of markets, today ICBC offers a wide range of investment products and services to commit to any risk profile. As a result, the bank is celebrated globally.
CIB Bank
hungaryCIB BankSeparating the social, economic and natural environments in order to understand and target sustainability goals, CIB Bank prides itself on determining business strategies based on these three different facets – and the way they interact. As such, shareholder expectations are fulfilled and a dynamic approach to corporate relations is pursued.
Crédit Agricole
franceCrédit AgricoleThe French bank Crédit Agricole has a long-stated commitment to supporting the various regions in which it operates in a sustainable manner, and its commitment to sustainable development can best be seen in a number of initiatives, and, in realising its goals, the bank includes ESG criteria in its main financing criteria.
