Mubasher: Sustainability Forum Middle East has welcomed Gulf International Bank (GIB) as a Forum Partner for its upcoming third edition which is set to take place on 28-29 January 2025 in Bahrain, according to a press release.
GIB’s involvement as a forum partner underscores the strong dedication of the bank to advance sustainability throughout the region in addition to being a supporter of the GCC economies as they transition towards their net-zero goals.
Launched a comprehensive Sustainability Strategy in 2021, GIB has created internal sustainability metrics to measure performance, developed its own Sustainability and Transition Financing Framework to assess sustainable financing activities, and set emission reduction targets to steadily lower emissions, while supporting the efforts of its clients as they transition towards a cleaner, more sustainable future.
More than 400 regional business leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts are expected to attend the forum which will provide a dynamic platform for cross-sector collaboration and dialogue – including discussion on the important action needed from both public and private sector actors to significantly scale the availability of climate and transition financing.
GIB will be represented at the Forum by its Group Chief Sustainability Officer, Victoria Barron, and other senior executives of the bank.
CEO of GIB, Sara Abdulhadi, said: “Gulf International Bank is pleased to support the 2025 edition of Sustainability Forum Middle East as we continue our journey to promote sustainability and climate action across the region.”
Abdulhadi added: “As a leading financing partner, we are committed to being at the forefront of efforts to drive the transition to a lower-carbon future and are actively working to mobilise funding and provide support for projects and initiatives that reduce environmental impact and can help realise the net-zero goals of the GCC countries. This forum is an excellent platform for bringing together leaders to share insights and strategies that will further our shared goals for climate and energy resilience and sustainable growth.”
Laila Danesh, Managing Director of FinMark Communications, the founder and organiser of the forum, said: “We are delighted to welcome GIB as a Forum Partner for the 2025 edition. GIB’s commitment to sustainability and its leadership in pioneering financing solutions that empower regional businesses and economies aligns seamlessly with our mission”
Danesh concluded: “As a financial institution at the forefront of sustainability, GIB exemplifies the vital role that the banking sector plays in driving climate resilience and supporting regional targets. We look forward to their contributions and insights on how to mobilize impactful climate action and financing to get us to net-zero.”
The forum’s 2025 agenda will cover critical themes, including climate financing, energy transition, policy innovation, technology advancements, and more.
The two-day programme will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, and a day of workshops designed to foster collaboration, mobilise action, and inspire concrete advancements for climate resilience across the MENA region.
