Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC: Champion of Sustainability-Linked Finance West Africa 2026

In 2025, Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC facilitated ₦277.3bn in sustainable financing, more than tripling its ₦87.4bn target and representing approximately 9 percent of its loan portfolio. Allocations covered renewable energy, healthcare, climate-smart agriculture, sustainable trade, education, women-owned businesses and SME

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Manulife Philippines: Champion of Sustainable Community Impact Asia 2026

In early 2026, Manulife Philippines formalised a tripartite agreement with Haribon Foundation, its environmental partner, and the Corazon Sanchez Atayde Memorial Foundation, its financial-literacy delivery partner, linking the long-running Peso Smart programme to restoration communities. Building on individual collaborations with

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Wood & Company: Leader in Sustainable Investment Banking Emerging Europe 2026

A 42 MWp solar power plant in Romania and a 70 MW / 160 MWh battery storage system in Sweden give Wood & Company’s Renewables Sub-Fund asset-level substance in a market where sustainable finance depends on demonstrable delivery. Finnish battery

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Corporación Zona Franca Santiago Wins Triple Honour at the 2026 CFI.co Awards

Corporación Zona Franca Santiago (CZFS) has been recognised with three prestigious honours at the 2026 Capital Finance International (CFI.co) Awards, underscoring its leadership in economic development, ESG performance, and investment competitiveness in the Dominican Republic and across the Latin America

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SilverCross Investment Management: Best ESG Global Small-Cap Fund Manager Netherlands 2025

SilverCross Investment Management has been recognised for its unwavering dedication to embedding Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles into every aspect of its investment philosophy, demonstrating a depth of conviction rarely seen in the global small-cap arena. Established in 2014

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Norvestor: Best Sustainable Equity Investor Nordics 2025

Norvestor continues to demonstrate a maturing and dynamic commitment to sustainability, with its investment strategies and portfolio management increasingly shaped by robust environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. The firm has maintained momentum since its previous recognition, with clear progress

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Zambia National Building Society (ZNBS): Champion of Financial Inclusion & Affordable Housing Africa 2025

ZNBS advances financial inclusion and narrows Zambia’s housing gap by mobilising affordable funding and extending services to underserved communities while sustaining performance. The society applies a stakeholder framework and embeds environmental, social and governance principles to balance profitability, prudence and

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AccountAbility: Best ESG Strategy Development Partner Global 2025

AccountAbility is a global sustainability advisory, research, and standards firm that integrates thought leadership, frameworks, and board-level counsel to help organisations embed ESG principles and practices into corporate strategy, governance, performance, and impact for over 30 years.  Operating out of

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Banca d’Alba: Excellence in Financial Inclusivity and Impact Italy 2025

Banca d’Alba has established itself as Italy’s largest cooperative bank by membership and one of the most prominent cooperative institutions in Europe, distinguished by its commitment to financial inclusivity, community welfare, and growth. Founded 130 years ago, the bank now

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Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited: Excellence in Rapid Claims Settlement Delivery Africa 2025

Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited has repositioned itself as a regional leader in claims settlement efficiency through a focus on internal reform and technological innovation. Operating across over 30 countries in Africa and Asia, the corporation serves as a reinsurer to

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