Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) published its 2025 ESG Report, highlighting significant progress across sustainable finance, climate initiatives, digital transformation, Emiratisation and corporate governance.
According to the report, ADCB’s sustainable finance portfolio reached AED 71.9 billion by the end of 2025, surpassing its previous AED 50 billion target and moving closer to its long-term goal of AED 125 billion by 2030.
Key highlights:
• Sustainable finance portfolio reached AED 71.9 billion
• 58% progress achieved towards AED 125 billion target by 2030
• Total assets reached AED 774 billion
• Profit before tax stood at AED 12.84 billion
• More than 2.2 million retail customers
• 93% of customers registered on digital platforms
• Emiratisation rate reached approximately 40% of workforce
• Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 80
• 15 new services launched through digital channels
On sustainability, ADCB reported:
• Total green assets were 2.9x its green liabilities
• Operational emissions of 25,528 tCO₂e
• Financed emissions of 15.8 million tCO₂e
• 16,000+ ESG learning hours delivered across the Group
• Zero monetary losses linked to non-ethical business practices
• 100% workforce completion of anti-bribery and corruption training
The bank also highlighted its strong ESG credentials, maintaining an MSCI ESG Rating of AA, achieving a Sustainalytics Low Risk score of 14.6, and improving its S&P Global ESG score from 38 to 59. ADCB was also included in the FTSE4Good Index and received recognition as one of the UAE’s leading ESG performers.
Group CEO Ala’a Eraiqat stated that sustainability remains a strategic differentiator for ADCB, with the bank continuing to support the UAE’s long-term economic and net-zero ambitions through capital mobilisation, governance and responsible growth.
Source: ADCB 2025 ESG Report
Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment or financial advice.