QNB recognised as regional leader in ESG: Official – The Peninsula

  • Date: 30-May-2022
  • Source: The Peninsula Qatar
  • Sector:Economy
  • Country:Qatar
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QNB recognised as regional leader in ESG: Official – The Peninsula

Qatar National Bank (QNB) supports Qatar’s sustainability commitments to transition to a carbon neutral economy, and due to its achievements the bank is currently recognised as a regional leader in environmental and social governance (ESG) issues, said Abdulla Mubarak Al Khalifa (pictured), Group Chief Executive Officer of QNB while delivering the keynote address at the 9th edition of the Euromoney Qatar Conference, yesterday.

During the speech Al Khalifa reiterated that QNB Group was also able to overcome the challenges of the pandemic as it continued to adhere to its goal of promoting prosperity and sustainable growth for the shareholders and communities. “We achieved a strong financial performance in 2021 and remain the largest financial institution in Qatar and a leading banking and brand in the region. In Qatar, QNB offers a full range of comprehensive banking services that focus on sectors such as public services, transportation, and logistics in addition to projects related to hosting the World Cup and expanding the North Field,” Al Khalifa said.

He added: “We are also keen to play a major role in supporting the hosting of the World Cup. We aim to help facilitate all services related to payments and transactions in order to provide a