Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME) announced BBK as a Lead Partner for its upcoming fourth edition, taking place on January 27–28, 2026, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Bahrain, in the presence of Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Bin Daina, Minister of Oil and Environment, Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, and with the support of the Supreme Council for Environment.
BBK’s partnership reflects the Bank’s
strategic commitment to advancing sustainability and playing a leading role in mobilising
sustainable finance to drive Bahrain’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
In line with the Kingdom’s sustainability
and climate objectives, including its 2060 net-zero target, BBK is taking
clear, structured steps to embed sustainability across its business operations,
risk management, and client engagement strategies.
Senior leaders from BBK will join more than
400 regional business leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts at the
Forum’s fourth edition to address this year’s theme “Advancing Alignment,
Innovation, and Implementation for Energy & Climate Transformation”, where
they will showcase the Bank’s vision and strategies for empowering clients in
Bahrain’s sustainability transition through ESG-aligned solutions including
sustainable lending, transition finance, and education on ESG risks and
opportunities.
Yaser Alsharifi, Group Chief Executive of
BBK, said: “We are delighted to announce our partnership with Sustainability
Forum Middle East, reflecting BBK’s deep commitment to supporting Bahrain’s
energy and economic transition and initiatives that help advance this journey.
We view sustainability as a strategic imperative in delivering long-term value
for our clients, shareholders, and the broader Bahraini economy. As a leading
financial institution, we are focused on providing the tools and capital
necessary for our clients to thrive in a changing world. We look forward to
engaging with climate and finance leaders on the important role of sustainable
finance as a catalyst for innovation, resilience, and inclusive economic
growth. Meeting the scale of the transition will require collaboration across
sectors—and platforms like SFME are essential to accelerating shared progress.”
Adding, Laila Danesh, Managing Director at
FinMark Communications, the Forum’s founder and organiser, said: “We are honoUred
to welcome BBK as a Lead Partner for the Forum’s 2026 edition. BBK’s leadership
in sustainable finance and commitment to climate-aligned innovation will
significantly enrich the Forum and contribute to actionable solutions for
Bahrain and the region. Its support also underscores the vital role of
financial institutions in turning ambition into implementation — by building
capabilities, mobilising capital, and driving progress toward a low-carbon and
future-focused economy.”
Over two impactful days, the Forum’s fourth
edition will convene regional and global leaders to address some of the most
urgent priorities for advancing energy and climate transformation.
Key topics will include aligning national
and corporate strategies with net-zero ambitions, scaling and funding
innovative technologies, mobilising sustainable and transition finance,
activating carbon markets, accelerating biodiversity and nature-positive
solutions, and building institutional and human capacity to accelerate
implementation.
The programme will conclude with a full day
of hands-on workshops led by leading global management consultancies and
sustainability experts, focused on building practical skills and the knowledge
and capabilities required to drive action and impact at scale. -OGN/TradeArabia News Service
