Manama: National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) announced that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.
It is a major global initiative that requires companies to align their strategies and operations with 10 principles on human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption, and to take action to advance social objectives. Masu.
More than 14,000 companies and 4,000 non-business participants worldwide have already embraced the initiative’s efforts.
NBB said the move is in line with the bank’s commitment to conduct business practices rooted in universal principles that contribute to a more inclusive global market and help build rich and prosperous societies. Ta.
As part of our commitment to drive global sustainability impact through this initiative, NBB will assess, define, implement and evaluate current sustainability strategies with a focus on considering all stakeholders. We aim to measure and communicate.
The bank added that it is focused on achieving long-term business success for its employees, communities and the planet.
CEO Jean-Christophe Durand said: “NBB is committed to establishing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and is pleased to be part of the United Nations Global Compact initiative. By participating in this initiative, the Bank It puts us closer to long-term success.”
“We are committed to demonstrating our values as a responsible bank by further establishing our culture of integrity through the necessary policies and strategies, with the goal of becoming a more sustainable and responsible organization globally. “We are working on it,” he added.
Dana Buhej, Group Chief Human Resources and Sustainability Officer, said: “Integrating UN Global Impact and its 10 Principles into our core business operations is a new milestone that will accelerate NBB’s contribution to the UNSDGs. ”.
“Our commitment to ESG considerations is motivated by a commitment to practice sustainability in all our activities. We are committed to contributing to the economy,” she added.
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