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Euromoney has announced that Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Egypt (ADCB Egypt) has won the Best Bank for ESG award as part of the Euromoney Awards for Excellence Egypt 2025, recognizing the bank’s outstanding efforts in embedding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards across its operations.
This prestigious recognition affirms ADCB Egypt’s leadership in advancing sustainable finance and underscores its commitment to environmental and social responsibility. The bank’s ESG strategy aligns with the Central Bank of Egypt’s directives and the country’s Vision 2030, which aims to achieve inclusive and sustainable economic growth. ADCB Egypt is also actively aligning its initiatives with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), particularly in areas such as financial inclusion, economic empowerment, and environmental protection—demonstrating its role as a responsible financial institution dedicated to building a more sustainable future.
On this occasion, Ihab El Sewerky, Managing Director and CEO of ADCB Egypt, stated:
“We are proud to receive this esteemed award from Euromoney, which reflects the strength and credibility of our strategy centered on sustainability and ESG. These values are at the heart of how we serve our clients and build long-term value. This achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team who have played a crucial role in reaching this milestone.”
El Sewerky added:
“We launched a comprehensive sustainability strategy in line with the Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Group’s vision, Egypt’s Vision 2030, and the UN SDGs. This approach has led to remarkable progress, including a 240% year-over-year growth in our sustainable finance portfolio by the end of 2024, and EDGE certification for green buildings covering 20% of our branch network and our headquarters. These milestones reflect our continuous efforts to improve both environmental and operational performance.”
ADCB Egypt has also introduced a long-term sustainability roadmap designed to support its clients in their transition toward a greener economy. This strategy focuses on three core pillars:
1.Clients: Supporting their shift to a green economy through innovative financial products, partnerships with global institutions to offer technical assistance, and expanding financing for sustainable projects that comply with international credit assessment standards.
2.Community: Providing top-tier banking services, sponsoring sustainable community projects, and empowering innovative entrepreneurs.
3.Operations: Enhancing internal processes through artificial intelligence and robotics to reduce carbon emissions, while also improving service delivery, adopting energy efficiency measures, and embracing responsible resource use and recycling to achieve a positive environmental impact.
In parallel, the bank remains committed to applying best-in-class governance frameworks, continuously developing employee competencies, and fostering a productive and inclusive work environment.
ADCB Egypt’s presence on Euromoney’s prestigious award lists reinforces its standing as a leading financial institution locally and regionally. Euromoney is globally recognized for its rigorous evaluation methodology, which is based on high-level international standards and comprehensive data analysis on the performance of financial institutions.
The bank’s win was further supported by its adherence to international ESG best practices and its transparent reporting. Notably, ADCB Egypt recently released its fourth Environmental and Social Governance Report, highlighting its commitment to carbon footprint reduction, accountability, and good governance.
