19-07-2025
iib East Africa Celebrated with Top Global Sustainability Awards in 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom, July 19, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- iib East Africa, opens new tab has earned international recognition for its leadership in sustainable banking, securing three prestigious awards in 2025 from Euromoney, Global Finance and World Finance.
These accolades underscore iib East Africa's unwavering commitment to environmental responsibility, ethical banking practices, and inclusive economic development in the Horn of Africa.
On July 18, 2025, Euromoney, opens new tab named iib East Africa Djibouti's Best Bank for ESG, opens new tab in its 2025 Awards for Excellence, reinforcing the bank's role as a catalyst for impact-driven finance in one of Africa's fastest-growing trade corridors.
On January 20, 2025, Global Finance, opens new tab named iib East Africa as the Best Sustainable Bank in its 2025 Sustainable Finance Awards, opens new tab, recognizing the bank's integration of ESG principles into core operations, innovative green financing frameworks, and community-led climate initiatives.
On June 23, 2025, World Finance, opens new tab awarded iib East Africa the title of Most Sustainable Bank in Djibouti, opens new tab, commending its efforts to decarbonize lending portfolios, champion SME access to sustainable finance, and fund renewable infrastructure across the region.
After receiving the award, Papa Demba Diop, opens new tab, CEO iib East Africa stated, "These awards reflect our enduring commitment to creating long-term value not just for our shareholders, but for our communities and the planet. Sustainability is not a siloed function at iib - it is embedded in everything we do."
Sohail Sultan, chairman of iibGroup, opens new tab, stated, 'These recognitions affirm our conviction that sustainable finance is not just responsible - it is resilient, strategic, and essential to long-term prosperity. At iibGroup, we view ESG as a fundamental pillar of stability, growth, and legacy across our markets.'
Operating at the intersection of sustainable finance and responsible development, iib East Africa continues to lead the market with bold initiatives including:
As the region navigates climate and development challenges, iib East Africa is redefining the role of banking in shaping a greener, more inclusive future.
About iib East Africa
, opens new tabiib East Africa is headquartered in Djibouti and is part of the Intercontinental Investment Bank, a purpose-driven banking group operating across key frontier markets. With a strong commitment to sustainability, ethical finance, and regional growth, iib delivers high-impact financial solutions that empower businesses, uplift communities, and preserve environmental capital. For more information, visit opens new tab.
About iibGroup
iibGroup is a financial holding company with operations across the GCC, South Asia, East Africa (Ethiopia–Djibouti trade corridor and surrounding regions), West Africa (based in Cape Verde and primarily serving Portuguese-speaking African countries), and the Caribbean. For more information, visit
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