QNB Group earns five accolades at the 2026 Sustainable Finance Awards

25/02/2026 07:24 AST

QNB Group has secured five awards, including Overall Best Bank for Sustainable Finance in the Middle East, at the annual Global Finance Sustainable Finance Awards, reinforcing its leadership in advancing responsible banking and sustainable growth across the region.

QNB continues to play a central role in mobilising capital toward a more resilient, inclusive and low-carbon economy, aligned with the Qatar National Vision 2030 and the QNB Group 2030 Strategy.

In addition to the top regional award, the group was recognised as the Best Bank for Sustainability Bonds in the Middle East, Best Bank for Green Bonds in the Middle East, Best Bank for Social Bonds in the Middle East, as well as Best Bank for Sustainable Finance in Qatar - reflecting the scale and strength of its sustainable finance platform.

The 2026 Global Finance awards underscore QNB Group's continued momentum in scaling sustainable finance and delivering profit with purpose, reinforcing its position as a trusted financial partner driving long-term prosperity across the Middle East, Africa and beyond.

The awards recognise QNB Group's commitment to embedding sustainable finance at the core of its ESG (environment, social and governance) strategy and supporting clients in managing climate and sustainability risks.

By integrating environmental and social considerations across its financing activities, the group enables clients to accelerate climate action and deliver measurable, long-term impact.

"These awards reaffirm QNB's commitment to advancing sustainable finance across our international network and supporting our clients in their climate transition and sustainability journeys. By embedding ESG into our strategy and product offering, we are mobilising capital at scale to drive sustainable growth and positive impact across the markets we serve," said QNB Group's Head of Sustainability, Leo Chi Wai Tong.

QNB's sustainable finance portfolio surpassed $11.4bn in 2025, up from $9.6bn in 2024 (an increase of 18%), demonstrating strong and consistent year-on-year growth. This expansion is supported by 39 dedicated sustainable products and services, enabled by its market-leading Sustainable Finance and Product Framework.

In 2025, the group further strengthened its leadership in sustainable capital markets through the issuance of a 750mn euro green bond, the largest Euro-denominated green bond ever issued from a Middle East bank at the time of issuance, attracting green and diversified international investor participation.

Gulf Times