Commercial Bank of Ceylon (CBC): Best Green Bank Sri Lanka 2018

As one of Sri Lanka’s largest financial service providers, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon (CBC) has considerable weight to throw behind its sustainability initiatives. The bank takes a proactive approach and integrates social and environmental concerns throughout its daily business

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Blackstone Resources AG: Most Promising Long-Term Value Creation IPO Switzerland 2018

Blackstone Resources was established in 1995 with the aim of developing its own holdings and assets. Continued success in that area led the company to expand its horizons, and focus on natural resources and commodities assets. Blackstone Resources is a

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ALBIS Leasing: Best Online SME Leasing Solutions Germany 2018

ALBIS Leasing has been providing German small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with more financial freedom for more than 30 years. When capital flows present hurdles to acquiring essential equipment, leasing provides a practical alternative for SMEs – and this is

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SIG: Best Innovation IPO Switzerland 2018

The packaging powerhouse of Switzerland — SIG — has evolved over its 165-year history from a small local company to a global player. The SIG story began in 1853 in the railway carriage construction industry and the company’s engineering expertise

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Banca Agricola Commerciale: Best Bank Governance San Marino 2018

Nestled among the mountains of north-central Italy lies one of the oldest republics, and one of the smallest and wealthiest countries in the World — the Republic of San Marino. The country has a booming economy, bolstered by a competitive

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BDO Austria: Best Audit and Tax Team Austria 2018

Outsourcing tax and auditing responsibilities is a smart move for businesses seeking unbiased financial analysis, and can prove useful at tax time. BDO Austria has a 50-year history of delivering sage tax advice and versatile auditing services. BDO Austria partners

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Caisse de Refinancement de l’Habitat (CRH): Best Social Impact Finance France 2018

Caisse de Refinancement de l’Habitat (CRH) is unique among credit institutions. CRH was founded in 1985 in Paris, and operates within a special legal framework with the sole purpose of funding French home loans. Essentially acting as a fee-free pass-through,

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Saradar Bank: Most Socially Responsible Bank Lebanon 2018

Lebanon’s Saradar Bank has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, and lists human capital as a strategic focus. It promotes gender equality in a traditionally male-dominated sector, and provides educational and training opportunities for its skilled workforce. Its training

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Caisse Régionale de Refinancement Hypothécaire (CRRH-UEMOA): Best Inclusive Mortgage Finance Impact West Africa 2018

As cities around the world become more economically powerful and populous, the effects of the global housing crisis become more pronounced. The financial speculation of the global housing market has resulted in a shortage of housing for the poorer and

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Peabody: Best ESG-Responsible Mining Company Global 2018

Coal mining has had a bad rap over the years, but the industry has gone to great lengths to clean up its act — and global coal company Peabody is an industry leader in sustainable mining and advocating and collaborating

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