The Banking Executive Magazine - May Issue

QNB Named ‘Best CSR Bank’ QNB Named ‘Best CSR Bank’ QNB Group, the largest financial in- stitution in the in the Middle East and Africa, was announced as “the best bank in corporate social responsibil- ity (CSR) in Qatar” during the awards ceremony held at the conclusion of the “Qatar CSR Summit 2023”. The event was hosted recently by Qatar University under the Patronage of H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Ab- dulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of For- eign Affairs. This recognition reaffirms QNB’s commitment to the highest ESG per- formance standards through the de- velopment of sustainable business and operating models and adoption of the best-related practices. The award also reflects the Bank’s successful alignment between its CSR obligations and business prof- itability, in addition to its keenness to bolster the presence of its brand in all sustainability programmes and initia- tives in Qatar and across it's interna- tional network towards a prosperous future. QNB is one of the leading financial institutions in the region recognized for its role in preserving the environ- ment and supporting the global ef- forts in combating climate change through its services and products, en- couraging customers to shift to pa- perless banking transactions, pro-viding green loans, and promot- ing the use of online and mobile banking channels. The Bank also incorporates the val- ues and principles of sustainability in its daily oper-ations by adopting sus- tainable business practices and offer- ing comprehensive products and services that contribute to reducing the negative impact on the environ- ment. QNB is one of the main institutions supporting the State’s efforts in this domain and is keen to sponsor all rel-evant national events, in addition to organizing initia-tives and pro- grammes aimed at raising awareness among its customers and employees. ISSUE 173 MAY 2023 the BANKING EXECUTIVE 41