Qatar’s QNB Group bags 4 sustainability awards from Global Finance

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By Shilpa Annie Joseph, Official Reporter
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QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has won four prestigious awards from Global Finance in their second annual Sustainable Finance Awards.

In the Middle East regional awards category, QNB was recognized for Outstanding Leadership in Sustainable Finance, Outstanding Leadership in Sustainable Bonds, and Outstanding Leadership in Social Bonds.

Furthermore, QNB was named as the leader in ‘Sustainable Finance in Qatar’ in the country and territory awards category.

The Global Finance Sustainable Finance Awards recognizes global, regional, and country leadership in sustainable finance, as well as the efforts by banks to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change.

According to the statement, “The award winners have been chosen for their contribution to overall sustainability financing, community support, resource management, transparency, and reporting as well as sustainability funding.”

These awards affirm QNB Group’s commitments towards supporting sustainability initiatives along with raising awareness in the community about climate change.

“QNB’s focused execution against its sustainability agenda has resulted in improved Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ratings from leading indices and agencies,” as per the statement.

Global Finance’s awards and recognition programs are backed by a 35-year history of editorial accuracy and integrity. They have become a trusted standard of excellence for the global financial community.

QNB Group expands through its subsidiaries and associate companies to more than 31 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. The total number of employees is 27,000 operating through 1,000 locations, with an ATM network of more than 4,600 machines.

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