SAB joins global leaders in commitment to sustainable finance as signatory to principles for responsible banking

SAB joins global leaders in commitment to sustainable finance as signatory to principles for responsible banking

SAB will take on a leadership role to work with other banks to promote sustainable finance, share best practices and work together on practical guidance for the banking industry. The bank also has a comprehensive Environmental, Social, and Governance focus approach. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:– SAB has announced that it has become an official Signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Banking. It is the first bank in Saudi Arabia to join global leaders in the commitment to sustainable finance. The UN Principles for Responsible Banking is a single framework for creating a sustainable banking industry, developed through a partnership between banks worldwide and the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI). SAB aims to commit to the ambitions of the Principles - developed by a group of global banks and the United Nations to establish a framework for sustainable banking practices. Signatories commit to aligning their business strategies with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, and to work with clients and customers to help achieve these goals. Tony Cripps, Managing Director & CEO at SAB , said: " The challenges we face as a global community require a collective effort from