QNB Group achieved significant success in the prestigious awards organized by Global Finance, one of the world’s leading publications, in the fields of trade finance and sustainable finance. QNB Turkey was named “Best Trade Finance Bank in Turkey,” while QNB Group was recognized with multiple awards for its pioneering work in sustainable finance.
QNB Group was honored by Global Finance magazine, headquartered in New York and reaching a wide readership across 163 countries. On this platform, which annually selects the best financial institutions worldwide, QNB Group reaffirmed its strong position in the global financial sector with the awards it received.
QNB Turkey Named Best Trade Finance Bank in Turkey
QNB Turkey was selected as the “Best Trade Finance Bank in Turkey” as part of the "Best Trade Finance Providers Awards 2025" presented by Global Finance. This award highlights the bank’s contribution to supporting trade through innovative trade finance solutions and strong global partnerships.
Sustainable Bonds and Green Financing
With QNB Turkey’s first sustainable Eurobond issuance worth 500 million USD in international markets, projects in renewable energy, clean transportation, and access to essential services were financed. This achievement earned QNB Group the “Best Sustainable Bond Bank” award. Additionally, QNB Group received the “Best Green Bond Bank” award thanks to QNB Turkey’s issuance of green bonds totaling 125 million USD and Turkey’s first Blue Bond transactions.
The Green Bond, jointly invested in equal shares by IFC and EBRD, provided funding for projects in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and biodiversity conservation. Turkey’s first Blue Bond, issued by QNB Turkey, was designed to support sustainable tourism, aquaculture, and marine ecosystem projects, increasing Turkey’s global recognition in blue economy financing.
Transparency and ESG Performance Recognized
QNB Turkey’s first Integrated Annual Report prepared in accordance with international standards, along with its outstanding performance in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) 2023 Climate Change and Water Security Programs, played a key role in QNB Group winning the “Best Bank Demonstrating Transparency in Sustainability” award.
Investing in the Future: ESG Strategy and Coal Phase-Out
While QNB Group received the “Best Sustainable Finance Bank in Emerging Markets” award, QNB Turkey demonstrated its commitment to sustainable finance principles by adopting a coal phase-out strategy. The bank continues to increase sustainable-linked loans and expand social and green financing initiatives. As part of this commitment, QNB pledges to allocate more resources to sustainable energy projects.
