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Sustainability

Our Approach to Sustainability

Our Approach
to Sustainability


We aim to bridge the gap towards a more sustainable and resilient future.

NBK Leadership
Commitment

As a leading bank in the region, we’ve evolved our ESG Strategy into a blueprint for long-term economic growth and sustainable development. Together with our customers, partners and stakeholders, we are committed to maximizing shared value and ensuring every financial decision contributes positively to society and the environment.

 

We are proud to be the first bank in Kuwait to commit to carbon neutrality. Our interim targets reflect our dedication to sustainable business practices, and we are actively integrating climate-related risks and opportunities into our business model. Through innovative sustainable finance solutions, we continue to support the global transition to a low-carbon economy and mitigate the risks of climate change.

NBK Leadership Commitment

NBK Group ESG Strategy

Responsible Banking

Strategy Pillar Objective:
Integrate sustainability across core banking activities and operations by managing climate risks, minimizing environmental impact, and financing a fair, low-carbon transition that creates shared value for customers and society.

Governance For Resilience

Strategy Pillar Objective:
Uphold strong governance, ethical integrity, and proactive risk management practices to strengthen organizational resilience, enhance transparency, and cultivate stakeholder trust and accountability.

Capitalizing on Our Capabilities

Strategy Pillar Objective:
Build a resilient, inclusive, future-ready organization by empowering talent, promoting diversity and equity, and harnessing digital transformation to accelerate innovation and deliver sustainable growth.

Investing in Our Communities

Strategy Pillar Objective:
Create measurable, long-term societal impact by advancing financial inclusion, reimagining customer experiences, and driving strategic community investments that foster inclusive economic growth.

ESG Ratings
and Performance

NBK's ESG performance is regularly assessed by leading international ESG rating agencies. These assessments provide valuable information for our investors and other stakeholders on our progress towards our ESG ambitions.

Find out more about NBK's recent ESG scores and ratings.

MSCI
MSCI

A

Scale (AAA = Leader): CCC to AAA

Last updated in July 2026

Sustainalytics
Sustainalytics

19.4

Scale (best to worse): 0 to 40+

Last updated in July 2026

CDP
CDP

C

Scale (A = Leader): F to A

Last updated in July 2026

S&P Global
S&P Global

40

Scale (100 = Top Percentile): 0 to 100

Last updated in July 2026

LSEG
LSEG

Score: 2.8/5

Scale (5 = Top Percentile): 0 to 5

Last updated in July 2026

MSCI
MSCI

A

Scale (AAA = Leader): CCC to AAA

Last updated in July 2026

Sustainalytics
Sustainalytics

19.4

Scale (best to worse): 0 to 40+

Last updated in July 2026

CDP
CDP

C

Scale (A = Leader): F to A

Last updated in July 2026

S&P Global
S&P Global

40

Scale (100 = Top Percentile): 0 to 100

Last updated in July 2026

LSEG
LSEG

Score: 2.8/5

Scale (5 = Top Percentile): 0 to 5

Last updated in July 2026

 
 

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Sustainability at the Core: From Strategy to Impact

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Contact Sustainability

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Contact Group Sustainability Department

If you have any inquiries, you can contact our Group Sustainability Department at:

Email: SustainabilityTeam@nbk.com

National Bank of Kuwait (NBK)
PO Box 95, 13001 Safat Kuwait
Abdullah Al-Ahmad Street, Sharq
State of Kuwait