Gulf International Bank is a partner in the Middle East Sustainability Forum 2025, which focuses on climate and energy

The Middle East Sustainability Forum announced today the joining of Gulf International Bank B.S.C. A partner in the forum in its third edition, which is hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain on January 28 and 29, 2025. The forum will be held again in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Dinah, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, and with the support of the Supreme Council for the Environment, to focus on the goal of the forum, which bears the slogan “Moving action and investment for climate resilience and energy.”

The inclusion of Gulf International Bank as a partner in the forum confirms the bank’s strong commitment to promoting sustainability throughout the region. The bank is a major supporter of the economies of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries in their transition towards a carbon-free environment. GIB launched a comprehensive sustainability strategy in 2021, created internal sustainability indicators to measure performance, developed its Sustainability and Transformation Finance framework to evaluate sustainable financing activities, and set targets to gradually reduce emissions, in addition to supporting the efforts of its clients in their transition towards a cleaner environment and a more sustainable future. .

Gulf International Bank has joined a growing list of influential partners in the forum who are devoting their efforts to exploring the actions and strategies needed to accelerate the elimination of emissions, in the presence of more than 400 regional business leaders, decision makers and sustainability experts, as the forum will provide a platform for cooperation and dialogue between sectors. – Including a discussion of the important actions needed from both public and private sector actors to expand climate availability and finance the desired transition. Gulf International Bank will be represented at the forum by its Chief Sustainability Officer, Ms. Victoria Barron, and a number of the bank’s senior executives.

Commenting on this partnership, the CEO of Gulf International Bank B.S.C. said: Ms. Sarah Abdel Hadi: “At Gulf International Bank, we are pleased to support the 2025 edition of the Middle East Sustainability Forum, as we continue our journey towards promoting sustainability and climate action across the region. As a leading financial partner, we are committed to being at the forefront of efforts to “To advance the transition to a low-carbon future, and to continue working to provide support for projects and initiatives that reduce bad environmental impacts, and help achieve the goals of net zero emissions for the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.” She added that this forum is an excellent platform to bring leaders together to exchange ideas and strategies that will enhance our efforts to achieve common goals that are in the interest of climate, energy, and sustainable growth.

In turn, Ms. Leela Danish, CEO of FinMark Communications, founder and organizer of the forum, said: “We are pleased to welcome Gulf International Bank as a partner of the forum in the 2025 edition, as it reflects the bank’s commitment to sustainability and its leadership in creating pioneering financing solutions that enable businesses in the region and achieve corporate alignment.” And economies run smoothly with our noble mission of supporting regional goals.” She added that Gulf International Bank embodies the vital role played by the banking sector in enhancing the ability to adapt to climate change to achieve sustainability. We look forward to the Bank’s input on how to mobilize efforts and advance impactful climate action and financing towards zero neutrality.

The Forum’s 2025 agenda will cover important topics, including climate finance, energy transition, policy, innovation and technological progress, and more. The two-day program will include keynote speeches, panel discussions and workshops designed to enhance cooperation and inspire tangible progress in the field of climate change resilience in the Middle East and North Africa region.

The 2025 edition of the Forum is supported by the strategic partner, the National Bank of Bahrain, and the Forum’s partners are: Aluminum Bahrain (Alba), the Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Company (ASRY), the American Chamber of Commerce in Bahrain, the Boston Consulting Group, The Benefit Company, and Environment Arabia Consulting Services. , Foulath Holding Company, in addition to media partners: East Economy with Bloomberg, OGN, BFT Media and Sustainable Finance Daily.

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