National Bank of Fujairah Recognised as ESG Leader with Prestigious Awards and Dubai Chamber Label
Recognition highlights NBF’s commitment to sustainability and responsible banking
Dubai – 25 June 2025 — The National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) is proud to announce that it has been recognised as an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) leader , with wins at the 2025 MEA Business Achievement Awards. NBF received three prestigious awards in the Banking & Finance category in ESG Excellence, Outstanding Sustainability Initiative and Outstanding Community Impact & Engagement. This underscores the bank’s unwavering commitment to responsible banking and sustainable development. Additionally, NBF has been awarded the prestigious Dubai Chamber of Commerce ESG Label, further highlighting its dedication to ESG principles.
These accolades reinforce NBF’s position as a purpose-driven financial institution that places ESG and community engagement at the heart of its strategy. A testament to NBF’s long-standing dedication to ESG principles, the awards and the ESG label recognise the bank’s proactive role in fostering positive change within the communities it serves. From pioneering green finance solutions to running impactful community outreach programmes, NBF continues to lead by example in embedding sustainability into its core operations.
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce ESG Label is a framework designed to help organisations assess their ESG maturity and reporting alignment. It provides a comprehensive assessment of an organisation’s performance in key areas such as environmental impact, social responsibility, and governance practices. The label aims to promote transparency and accountability, encouraging organisations to adopt sustainable practices and contribute to the overall well-being of the community.
NBF has been actively involved in various initiatives to promote sustainability and responsible banking. The bank’s ESG agenda aligns with the sustainability pillars of the UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, and it actively supports the UAE Energy Strategy 2050 to transform the national economy, setting goals for 2030 and ambitions for 2050 to reach net zero. .
Efforts include offering innovative, environmentally friendly products and services such as green personal loans and automotive loans for owners of fuel-efficient, eco-friendly cars. The bank also invests in green initiatives to mitigate its own environmental impact, including the installation of solar water heaters and solar panels at at its facilities.
NBF continues to innovate and expand its offerings, remaining committed to delivering value-led, customer-first solutions . The bank’s recent achievements and initiatives underscore its dedication to enhancing the customer experience and supporting sustainable development.
About National Bank of Fujairah PJSC:
Incorporated in 1982, National Bank of Fujairah PJSC (NBF) is a full services corporate bank with strong corporate and commercial banking, treasury and trade finance expertise as well as an expanding suite of personal banking options and Shari’ah compliant services. Leveraging its deep banking experience and market insight within Fujairah and the UAE, NBF is well-positioned to build lasting relationships with its clients and help them achieve their business goals.
NBF’s key shareholders include the Government of Fujairah, Easa Saleh Al Gurg LLC and Investment Corporation of Dubai. Rated Baa1 / Prime-2 for deposits and A3 for counterparty risk assessment by Moody’s and BBB / A-2 by Standard & Poor’s, both with a stable outlook, the bank is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange under the symbol “NBF”. It has a branch network of 14 across the UAE.
For further information, please contact:
Strategic Marketing and Communications Department
E-mail: CorpComm@nbf.ae and nbf@four.agency
Telephone: +971 4 507 8351 and +971 4 507 8576
