Emirates NBD Joins Clean Energy Business Council MENA as Partner Member
Dubai, UAE, 27 April 2026: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region, has joined the Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC) as a Partner Member, aiming to network with like-minded organisations, introduce its clean energy financing and sustainability-focused solutions, raise awareness about climate change, and support the transition to a clean economy within the MENA region. The CEBC is a non-profit member association working to accelerate the transition towards clean energy in the MENA region by connecting the public and private sectors.
To accomplish objectives that will advance a sustainable future, Emirates NBD will engage with CEBC in its “Climate Finance” and “Energy Efficiency” working groups. By actively involving governmental organisations, policymakers, enterprises, and consumers, the CEBC’s five working groups aim to provide a venue for policy discussion and to assist pave the way for an effective energy transition. The CEBC Partner members’ list include major companies like ACWA Power, ABB, Enova, and ENGIE and more.
Dr. Nasser Saidi, Chairman at CEBC, said: “Having Emirates NBD as an active Partner member of CEBC will help drive greater engagement across the financial sector and inspire more stakeholders to support the transition to a low-carbon economy. As a leading financial institution in the region, Emirates NBD will play a key role in advancing sustainable finance and supporting the growth of clean energy initiatives across the MENA region.”
Emirates NBD plays a pivotal role in advancing green and sustainable finance across the MENAT region, supporting the integration of energy transition, decarbonisation, and sustainability into core business strategies. Through its growing portfolio of green financing solutions, ESG-driven initiatives, and support for clean energy projects, the bank is helping drive the region’s transition towards a low-carbon economy. As a leader in green finance, Emirates NBD is committed to advancing sustainable solutions that create long-term value for businesses and communities.
Vijay Bains, Chief Sustainability Officer and Group Head of ESG for Emirates NBD Group, said: “The partnership with the Clean Energy Business Council marks another step in Emirates NBD’s sustainability ambition in line with national priorities and global expectations. As a socially responsible bank, we recognise the opportunities of a rapidly transforming financial landscape and continue to ensure the bank is future-ready to support clean energy projects aligned with the UAE Green Agenda 2030 and UAE Net Zero 2050. This collaboration allows us to strengthen our position as a key enabler of sustainable economic development, fostering an ecosystem where green investments thrive and contribute to regional prosperity.”
The bank is committed to supporting the transition to a greener economy through responsible banking practices, financing clean energy projects, and offering solutions that promote environmental sustainability, is paving the way for a cleaner, inclusive, and low-carbon future.
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About Emirates NBD
Emirates NBD (DFM: Emirates NBD) is a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region with a presence in 13 countries, serving over 9.8 million active customers. As of 31st December 2025, total assets were AED 1.164 trillion, (equivalent to approx. USD 317 billion). The Group has operations in the UAE, Egypt, India, Türkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Austria, Germany, Russia and Bahrain and representative offices in China and Indonesia with a total of 787 branches and 4,526 ATMs / SDMs. Emirates NBD is the leading financial services brand in the UAE with a Brand value of USD 4.54 billion.
Emirates NBD Group serves its customers (individuals, businesses, governments, and institutions) and helps them realise their financial objectives through a range of banking products and services including retail banking, corporate and institutional banking, Islamic banking, investment banking, private banking, asset management, global markets and treasury, and brokerage operations. The Group is a key participant in the global digital banking industry with 97% of all financial transactions and requests conducted outside of its branches. The Group also operates Liv, the lifestyle digital bank by Emirates NBD, with close to half a million users, it continues to be the fastest-growing bank in the region.
Emirates NBD demonstrates leadership in sustainability by becoming the first bank globally to publish an IFRS S1 and S2-aligned report along with assurance of financed emissions and through the landmark issuance of the world’s first Sustainability-Linked Financing Sukuk by Emirates Islamic of USD 500 million fully aligned with ICMA guidelines. Emirates NBD continues to engage and support communities through its pioneering exchanger volunteer programme which completed 10 years in 2025 with over 160,000 hours contributed to social causes for over 1.1 million beneficiaries.
For further information on Emirates NBD, please contact:
Ibrahim Sowaidan
Senior Vice President
Head – Group Corporate Affairs
Emirates NBD
Telephone: +971 4 609 4113 / +971 50 6538937
e-mail: ibrahims@emiratesnbd.com
Burson
Dubai, UAE
Tel: 971-4-4507600;
Email: emiratesnbd@bursonglobal.com
About the Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC)
Middle East Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting clean energy including renewables, energy efficiency, smart grid, energy storage, and clean energy technology and solutions for the environmental sector. Established in 2008 by a group of leading institutions, companies, and individuals who recognized the potential for a clean energy revolution in the MENA region, the CEBC creates a forum for stakeholders to come together to exchange ideas, share information and facilitate projects. CEBC provides a platform to further dialogue between the public and private sectors to develop much-needed policy and regulations to help drive the implementation of clean energy across the MENA region.
Please find more information at: www.cebcmena.com