Manama, Dec. 27 (BNA): The Middle East Sustainability Forum announced today that Gulf International Bank (GIB) is the (ESG Partner) in its upcoming inaugural edition focusing on (Transitioning Business to Net Zero, the Path Toward a Successful Low Carbon Future).
The forum will bring together more than 300 leading decision makers and sustainability experts to discuss regional decarboniShare and exchange experiences and solutions to help the private sector mobilize and implement strategies to achieve net zero goals.
Already a leader in sustainability and a partner to ESG and clients across the region, the Bank launched a comprehensive sustainability strategy in 2021 that places sustainability at the heart of its business and operations.
GIB has also pioneered the use of green financing instruments and is collaborating on a range of initiatives targeting climate action and supporting the net zero ambitions of regional governments, as well as coordinating the issuance of green financing instruments to a range of clients in the GCC.
The program will continue to cover a range of topics including the urgency of achieving net zero goals and the ambitions of governments in the MENA region.
Consisting of a series of keynote speeches, discussion sessions and interactive workshops, the Forum agenda is designed to help businesses across sectors, especially SMEs, understand how to develop effective strategies for sustainability and decarbonisation, and most importantly, how to start taking practical steps. To move their organizations towards a low carbon future.
“In line with GIB’s commitment to promoting sustainability and climate action, we are pleased to support the first edition of the Middle East Sustainability Forum as its partner in the field of Environment, Society and Governance. The role of the financial sector in financing and accelerating the transition of regional economies towards sustainable development,” said Jamal Al-Kashi, CEO of Gulf International Bank B.S.C. M.B.
“We look forward to discussing strategies and sharing our experience with our peers and the many companies that need to mobilize and embark on their decarbonisation journeys.”
Founder and organizer of the FinMark Forum, Managing Director of Communications, Leila Danish, expressed her excitement to announce GIB’s partnership with the Forum.
“The Bank is already making significant contributions to building a culture of sustainability in the region and decarbonization efforts. The participation of the leadership and sustainability teams in it will add great value to the Forum and enrich what we hope will be a day of interactive discussions and an opportunity for knowledge sharing and hands-on learning. Our aim is to benefit from the knowledge and experience of our partners, Such as Gulf International Bank, to help private sector companies, especially small and medium-sized companies, take another step towards starting the transition of their business to the Internet.
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