Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has announced its partnership as an Associate Pathway Partner of the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28).
Throughout the conference, which will take place from November 30 to December 12 at Dubai Expo City, ADIB will showcase how financial institutions can enable business, society, and government to accelerate progress toward sustainability goals.
ADIB shared that it will be participating in a series of engagements and thought leadership initiatives about accelerating sustainable finance and advancing the UAE’s development as a green finance hub and the finance sector’s role in supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Speaking about the sponsorship, Nasser Al Awadhi, Group CEO at ADIB, said: “As the region stands on the cusp of rapid acceleration of climate action, ADIB is proud to be at the forefront of these efforts as an Associate Pathway Partner of COP28. This showcases our dedication to playing a key role in sustainable action and supporting the UAE’s net-zero vision. As a leading Islamic financial institution, our bank is built on the pillars of governance, social justice, and environmental stewardship and in line with our ESG strategy, we will continue to pave the way for sustainable Islamic financing and creating the roadmap for a more sustainable future for the region. Our sponsorship with COP28 also showcases our steadfast commitment to the UAE government’s initiatives, which serve to mainstream climate change and environmental sustainability in financial decision making.”