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MANAMA, Bahrain. The Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK) has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing significant strides in environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices and signaling a clear change in the kingdom’s corporate landscape.

The Green Standard for Premium Brands

Modern luxury requires strong value alignment. Premium brands increasingly prefer to partner with socially responsible institutions. BBK’s latest milestones highlight the growing influence of sustainable finance in Bahrain, empowering eco-conscious travelers, corporate professionals and local merchants to make informed business choices.

Impact and Innovation

BBK Group Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer Mohamed Alaali noted the past year brought strengthened governance and expanded digital capabilities. Standout achievements include 188 million Bahraini dinars in sustainable finance assets, a 39% reduction in paper consumption and a 2.4 million dinar investment directly into local community initiatives.

Fostering Inclusive and Local Growth

The institution is taking direct action on inclusive growth. Women now make up 42% of the workforce, and independent directors account for roughly 60% of the board. To ensure seamless service continuity, the bank also recently integrated employees from the former HSBC Bank Middle East retail branch.

Community development remains a clear priority. Over the last year, BBK engaged 640 local suppliers and broke ground on a new health center in Galali.

Powering Up Environmental Action

BBK launched a Sustainable Finance Framework designed to align its funding with international standards. This initiative directly fuels renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure projects across Bahrain. The bank also recently issued its first Climate Risk Position Statement and collected 755 kilograms of electronic waste through an internal campaign, reinforcing a strong commitment to green finance.

The full report is available on BBK’s website at [www.bbkonline.com/sustainability].

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