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Jordan Ahli Bank Wins Prestigious ESG Award for its Second Consecutive Year - Jordan News

Jordan Ahli Bank Wins Prestigious ESG Award for its Second Consecutive Year - Jordan News

Jordan News17-06-2025
Jordan Ahli Bank Amman, June 2025: For its second year running, Jordan Ahli Bank has been recognized by the UK-based International Finance Magazine with the 2025 award for 'Best Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Strategy and Framework in Jordan.' اضافة اعلان International Finance Magazine is a leading global publication within business and finance, targeting C-level executives and senior decision-makers across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Latin America. Its awards span across multiple sectors, including Banking, Insurance, Real Estate, Technology, Healthcare and Leadership. This award significantly highlights the bank's long-standing commitment to sustainability and effective governance. The selection process involved a thorough evaluation carried out by the magazine, where the bank needs to provide comprehensive reports and documentation that demonstrated its performance in the ESG sector. The assessment was grounded in strict criteria, which included the bank's influence on the local market. Jordan Ahli Bank was declared the winner after successfully achieving all the required benchmarks. In addition to receiving the 'Best ESG Strategy and Framework' award, Jordan Ahli Bank was also named 'Best Customer Service Bank' in Jordan 2025 by the UK-based Global Brands Magazine, recognizing its commitment to customer-centric innovation and financial inclusion. CEO and General Manager of Jordan Ahli Bank, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hussein, commented: 'We are proud to receive this prestigious award for the second year in a row. It reflects our firm belief in the importance of sustainability and corporate responsibility and reiterates our commitment to a comprehensive strategy that drives meaningful change across ESG areas. This acknowledgment confirms our leadership in advancing sustainable banking in Jordan. It also motivates us to continue creating inclusive and innovative financial solutions that support all segments of society, align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and contribute to a stronger environment, community, and national economy'.
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