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    Africa & Middle Eastcase studiesPrinciple 3: Clients and CustomersPrinciple 4: StakeholdersPrinciples for Responsible BankingSector: Financial Services
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    December 10, 2025
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    Case study: How FirstRand identifies and works on strategic business opportunities to increase positive and reduce negative impacts

    FirstRand consists of a collection of financial services companies operating in South Africa, select markets across sub-Saharan Africa, and the UK. Many of these businesses are ...
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    Africa & Middle Eastcase studiesPrinciple 3: Clients and CustomersPrinciple 4: StakeholdersPrinciples for Responsible BankingSector: Financial Services
    By Gerasimos
    December 9, 2025
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    Case study: How Orabank identifies and works on strategic business opportunities to increase positive and reduce negative impacts

    Oragroup is a Pan-African banking group with a presence through 12 subsidiaries in the WAEMU and CEMAC currency zones, as well as in Guinea and Mauritania. ...
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    Africa & Middle Eastcase studiesPrinciple 3: Clients and CustomersPrinciple 4: StakeholdersPrinciples for Responsible BankingSector: Financial Services
    By Gerasimos
    November 26, 2025
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    Case study: How ALEXBANK works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices

    ALEXBANK, founded in 1957, is among Egypt’s premier private sector banks and part of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group since 2007. The bank operates 174 branches throughout ...
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    Africa & Middle Eastcase studiesPrinciple 3: Clients and CustomersPrinciple 4: StakeholdersPrinciples for Responsible BankingSector: Financial Services
    By Gerasimos
    November 25, 2025
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    Case study: How ADIB works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices

    Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) is a prominent financial institution in the UAE and one of the largest Islamic banks globally. Based in Abu Dhabi and ...
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    Africa & Middle Eastcase studiesPrinciple 2: Impact and Target SettingPrinciple 4: StakeholdersPrinciples for Responsible BankingSector: Financial Services
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    November 20, 2025
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    Case study: How Absa takes action on its PRB targets: sustainable finance and own carbon reduction

    Absa is a comprehensive, pan-African financial services institution operating across multiple sectors, including retail, wealth management, business, and corporate banking. Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, the ...
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    Africa & Middle Eastcase studiesPrinciple 2: Impact and Target SettingPrinciple 4: StakeholdersPrinciples for Responsible BankingSector: Financial Services
    By Gerasimos
    November 4, 2025
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    Case study: How MCB takes action on its PRB targets: climate and resources efficiency/waste/circular economy

    MCB Limited, founded in 1838, is the premier bank in Mauritius. It serves more than one million individual and corporate clients. The bank offers loan services ...
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    Africa & Middle Eastcase studiesPrinciple 3: Clients and CustomersPrinciple 4: StakeholdersPrinciples for Responsible BankingSector: Financial Services
    By Gerasimos
    October 21, 2025
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    Case study: How Zenith Bank works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices

    Zenith Bank Plc is Nigeria’s largest bank. Beyond the United Kingdom, the bank operates in the United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, Ghana, and Sierra Leone, and maintains ...
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    Africa & Middle Eastcase studiesPrinciple 3: Clients and CustomersPrinciple 4: StakeholdersPrinciples for Responsible BankingSector: Financial Services
    By Gerasimos
    October 15, 2025
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    Case study: How Wema Bank works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices

    Wema Bank employs a retail banking model aligned with its corporate goal of enhancing access to digital financial services and enriching lives through its digital capabilities. ...
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    Africa & Middle Eastcase studiesPrinciple 3: Clients and CustomersPrinciple 4: StakeholdersPrinciples for Responsible BankingSector: Financial Services
    By Gerasimos
    July 30, 2025
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    Case study: How Polaris Bank works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices

    Polaris Bank, a digitally-focused retail bank, is strategically expanding its commercial and corporate banking presence while carefully managing its public sector exposure. The bank’s robust financial ...
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    Africa & Middle Eastcase studiesPrinciple 3: Clients and CustomersPrinciple 4: StakeholdersPrinciples for Responsible BankingSector: Financial Services
    By Gerasimos
    July 16, 2025
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    Case study: How NBE works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices

    As Egypt’s oldest commercial bank, NBE boasts a long history of bolstering the country’s economy and making social contributions. It offers a comprehensive range of banking ...
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    Africa & Middle Eastcase studiesPrinciple 3: Clients and CustomersPrinciple 4: StakeholdersPrinciples for Responsible BankingSector: Financial Services
    By Gerasimos
    June 26, 2025
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    Case study: How Investec works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices

    Investec’s business model focuses on delivering sustainable long-term value to its stakeholders. The company offers a diverse array of products and services tailored to its private ...
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    Africa & Middle Eastcase studiesPrinciple 3: Clients and CustomersPrinciple 4: StakeholdersPrinciples for Responsible BankingSector: Financial Services
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    April 15, 2025
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    Case study: How Absa works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices

    Absa is a diversified financial services provider operating across Africa, catering to individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, corporations, multinational companies, financial institutions, banks, governments, and development ...
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    Africa & Middle Eastcase studiesPrinciple 2: Impact and Target SettingPrinciple 3: Clients and CustomersPrinciple 5: Governance & CulturePrinciples for Responsible BankingSector: Financial Services
    By Gerasimos
    April 10, 2025
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    Case study: How AUB takes action on its PRB commitments

    Ahli United Bank Group (AUB) serves 549,370 clients through a network of 134 branches and a dedicated team of 3,655 members. The bank is continuously expanding ...
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    Africa & Middle Eastcase studiesPrinciple 2: Impact and Target SettingPrinciple 3: Clients and CustomersPrinciple 5: Governance & CulturePrinciples for Responsible BankingSector: Financial Services
    By Gerasimos
    April 9, 2025
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    Case study: How SAB takes action on its PRB commitments

    Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) is among the largest banks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with its origins dating back to 1926, making it the oldest ...
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    Africa & Middle Eastcase studiesPrinciple 2: Impact and Target SettingPrinciple 3: Clients and CustomersPrinciple 5: Governance & CulturePrinciples for Responsible BankingSector: Financial Services
    By Gerasimos
    April 8, 2025
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    Case study: How BANK OF AFRICA takes action on its PRB commitments

    One of the key objectives of BANK OF AFRICA is to play a proactive role in fostering a dynamic, resilient, and inclusive economy across Africa. Operating ...
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    Africa & Middle Eastcase studiesPrinciple 2: Impact and Target SettingPrinciple 3: Clients and CustomersPrinciple 5: Governance & CulturePrinciples for Responsible BankingSector: Financial Services
    By Gerasimos
    April 3, 2025
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    Case study: How GIB takes action on its PRB commitments

    Gulf International Bank (GIB) is a pan-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) universal bank founded in 1975 and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain. GIB operates in ...
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    Africa & Middle Eastcase studiesPrinciple 3: Clients and CustomersPrinciple 4: StakeholdersPrinciples for Responsible BankingSector: Financial Services
    By Gerasimos
    March 26, 2025
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    Case study: How BANK OF AFRICA works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices

    One of the key objectives of BANK OF AFRICA is to play a proactive role in fostering a dynamic, resilient, and inclusive economy across Africa. Operating ...
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    Africa & Middle Eastcase studiesPrinciple 3: Clients and CustomersPrinciple 4: StakeholdersPrinciples for Responsible BankingSector: Financial Services
    By Gerasimos
    January 23, 2025
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    Case study: How SAB works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices

    Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) is among the largest banks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with its origins dating back to 1926, making it the oldest ...
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    Africa & Middle Eastcase studiesPrinciple 3: Clients and CustomersPrinciple 4: StakeholdersPrinciples for Responsible BankingSector: Financial Services
    By Gerasimos
    November 7, 2024
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    Case study: How QNB works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices

    Founded in April 1978, QNB has become one of Egypt’s leading financial institutions, representing top-tier banking services. From its establishment, the Bank has grown steadily, emerging ...
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    Africa & Middle Eastcase studiesPrinciple 3: Clients and CustomersPrinciple 4: StakeholdersPrinciples for Responsible BankingSector: Financial Services
    By Gerasimos
    October 16, 2024
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    Case study: How Ecobank works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices

    Ecobank is the leading pan-African banking group, operating in 35 African nations, with international offices in Paris, London, Dubai, and Beijing. By the end of 2023, ...
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    Africa & Middle Eastcase studiesPrinciple 3: Clients and CustomersPrinciple 4: StakeholdersPrinciples for Responsible BankingSector: Financial Services
    By Gerasimos
    June 5, 2024
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    Case study: How Land Bank works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices

    Land Bank is a state-owned specialist development finance institution primarily focused on the South African agriculture sector. It mainly provides credit for mortgages to commercial farmers, ...
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    Africa & Middle Eastcase studiesPrinciple 3: Clients and CustomersPrinciple 4: StakeholdersPrinciples for Responsible BankingSector: Financial Services
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    May 2, 2024
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    Case study: How GIB works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices

    Gulf International Bank (GIB) is a pan-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) universal bank founded in 1975 and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain. GIB operates in ...
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    Africa & Middle Eastcase studiesPrinciple 3: Clients and CustomersPrinciple 4: StakeholdersPrinciples for Responsible BankingSector: Financial Services
    By Gerasimos
    May 1, 2024
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    Case study: How Jaiz Bank works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices

    Jaiz Bank Plc is the leading Non-Interest (Islamic) Financial Institution serving all six geo-political zones in Nigeria, with a comprehensive range of products and services that ...
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    Africa & Middle Eastcase studiesPrinciple 3: Clients and CustomersPrinciple 4: StakeholdersPrinciples for Responsible BankingSector: Financial Services
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    April 30, 2024
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    Case study: How MCB works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices

    Established in 1838, with over one million individual and non-individual customers, MCB Limited is the leading bank in Mauritius and operates as part of the MCB ...
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    Africa & Middle Eastcase studiesPrinciple 3: Clients and CustomersPrinciple 4: StakeholdersPrinciples for Responsible BankingSector: Financial Services
    By Gerasimos
    April 25, 2024
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    Case study: How Standard Bank works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices

    Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank, boasts a 161-year history of operational excellence and value, and is dedicated to leveraging its expertise, insights, and profound understanding ...
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    By Gerasimos
    April 24, 2024
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    Case study: How FirstRand works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices

    FirstRand is the largest financial institution by market capitalisation in Africa, operating, through its portfolio of integrated financial services businesses, in South Africa, certain markets in ...
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    Africa & Middle Eastcase studiesPrinciple 2: Impact and Target SettingPrinciple 4: StakeholdersPrinciples for Responsible BankingSector: Financial Services
    By Gerasimos
    April 23, 2024
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    Case study: How Zenith Bank takes action on its PRB targets: climate action and food security

    Founded in May 1990 and based in Lagos, Nigeria, Zenith Bank Plc, the largest bank in Nigeria in terms of tier-1 capital, operates 393 branches and ...
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    By Gerasimos
    April 18, 2024
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    Case study: How KCB Group works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices

    Established in 1896 and headquartered in Kenya, KCB Group Plc is East Africa’s largest commercial Bank with 603 branches, 1,270 ATMs and over 28,000 merchants and ...
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    April 17, 2024
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    Case study: How Orabank works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices

    Orabank is a banking group managed by Oragroup, a holding company based in Lomé, Togo, and operates in twelve West and Central African countries, serving more ...
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