Emirates NBD wins global recognition at Sustainable Investment Awards 2026 for pioneering ESG reporting by Environmental Finance

2 Min | 05 August 2026

Recognised as the first bank globally to publish a standalone report aligned with the IFRS S1 and S2 disclosure standards developed by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)
The Bank expanded its reporting architecture through its 2025 ESG report, incorporating disclosures aligned with the Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures and Global Reporting Initiative standards alongside ISSB requirements
Introduced first net-zero transition plan aligned with Transition Plan Taskforce guidance

Dubai, UAE, 5 August 2026: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, Türkiye and South Asia (MENATSA) region has been recognised for impactful ESG reporting at the Sustainable Investment Awards 2026 by Environmental Finance.

The recognition showcases the bank’s milestone achievement as the first financial institution globally to publish a standalone report in 2025 aligned with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S1 and S2, alongside the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) framework.

Emirates NBD has further strengthened its sustainability reporting by expanding its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) disclosures in line with globally recognised frameworks, including ISSB, the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).

The bank has also introduced its first Net Zero Transition Plan aligned with Transition Plan Taskforce guidance. Together, these initiatives reinforce Emirates NBD’s pivotal role as a global leader in sustainability reporting and outlines a scientifically backed, credible pathway toward its net-zero targets, helping transition climate ambition into measurable economic action. By driving global towards a sustainable economy, the bank continues to balance climate ambition with economic progress and long-term social impact.

Vijay Bains, Chief Sustainability Officer and Group Head of ESG at Emirates NBD, said: “We are pleased to receive global recognition that showcases our pioneering efforts in environmental stewardship. At Emirates NBD, sustainability is embedded across the Group, creating responsible growth, resilient performance and long-term value for customers, employees, communities and economy. By strengthening our governance practices through global reporting standards and adhering to global frameworks, we are promoting integrity, transparency and accountability as foundational to all ESG initiatives of the bank. In parallel, this gives our corporate clients and investors a credible blueprint to better understand climate-related risks, assess Emirates NBD’s long-term resilience and make informed sustainable investment decisions.”

Patrick Sullivan, Group Chief Financial Officer at Emirates NBD, said: “At Emirates NBD, ESG reporting is more than a regulatory milestone, it is a core driver of financial resilience and investor confidence. By integrating these rigorous global frameworks into our financial architecture, we are ensuring that our sustainability targets are backed by measurable, transparent data. We remain committed to deploying capital responsibly, driving sustainable economic growth, and delivering long-term value to our stakeholders while upholding the highest standards of financial governance.”

Emirates NBD has rooted sustainability oversight at the board and executive level while incorporating climate considerations into enterprise risk management, lending and portfolio monitoring processes. The bank continues to foster trust, attract sustainable global capital, and champion the UAE’s broader Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative.