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Corticeira Amorim: Best Raw Materials Sustainability Europe 2020

If a new material were invented that captured up to 73kg of CO2 for every 1kg produced, it would probably make the front page of newspapers across the globe. In fact, the material exists and has been in use for

Norvestor: Best Sustainable Equity Investor Nordics 2020

It is not merely a matter of employing ESG principles as a touchstone for investment decisions, but of continuously updating the environmental, social, and governance criteria that guide the allocation of financial resources. Such a dynamic approach to investing amplifies

BLKB: Best Regional Sustainability Bank Switzerland 2020

BLKB (Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank) is Switzerland’s most future-orientated bank. Six years ago, it changed its own investment offering to a completely sustainable product range. Three years ago, it fostered the approach by establishing a set of guiding principles to anchor its

Absa Bank (Seychelles): Most Responsible Bank Seychelles 2020

The Seychelles archipelago — 115 islands nestling off the east coast of Africa — boasts some of the world’s most spectacular landscapes, flora and fauna. The main attraction for African financial services group Absa, however, was the republic’s status as

Afghanistan International Bank CJSC: Best Corporate Governance Afghanistan 2020

As the world reels from the effects of the pandemic, Afghanistan International Bank sees its continued success as a boon — and the natural result of more than a decade of solid corporate governance. AIB has earned its reputation as

SEB Group: Most ESG Responsible Banking Group Nordics 2020

Nordic financial services company SEB Group has been supporting ambitious entrepreneurs since 1856, through good times and bad. SEB has earned a reputation for exemplary sustainability standards and a sensitivity to socio-ecological issues. The group seeks to reduce environmental impacts

Kommuninvest: Best Sustainable ALM Strategy Europe 2020

Kommuninvest, a co-operative venture among Swedish municipalities seeking a competitive edge in capital markets, encapsulates the adage “together is better”. It began over 30 years ago with just a few participants, but now 90 percent of the country’s municipalities and

Liechtenstein Bankers Association: Outstanding Contribution to Good Bank Governance Liechtenstein 2020

Tiny Liechtenstein boasts one of the world’s highest GDPs per capita. The country’s corporate-friendly tax schemes and skilled labour force have fostered a thriving financial centre. The Liechtenstein Bankers Association (LBA) serves as the unifying voice of those financial institutions,

BBVA: Best Sustainable Bank Spain 2020

In its mission statement, Spanish multinational financial services company BBVA pledges to help customers improve their financial health and transition to a more sustainable future. CEO Carlos Torres Vila believes that climate change could be the “greatest business disruption humankind has ever

ODIN Investments: Best Investment Services Corporate Governance Egypt 2020

ODIN Investments is one of Egypt’s leading direct investment banks. Over the past 35 years, it has established a network of close relationships with business and government contacts. ODIN benefits from a seasoned leadership team: CEO Hashem El-Sayed is one

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