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Press Release | December 15, 2025
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has reinforced its leadership in sustainable finance after maintaining its ‘AA’ MSCI ESG rating with an improved Weighted Average Score, while also achieving a significant upgrade in its Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating, moving from a high-risk score of 30.2 to a low-risk score of 16.8.
These results place ADIB among the top-rated banks in the Middle East for ESG performance, reflecting the bank’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, transparency, and responsible banking practices across all areas of its operations.
The improved ratings follow the publication of ADIB’s first UNEP FI Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) Progress Statement, which outlines the bank’s three-pillar ESG framework aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The report highlights measurable progress in sustainable finance mobilisation, enhanced ESG risk management, and tangible contributions toward the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 agenda.
Among its key milestones, ADIB has committed to mobilising AED 60 billion in sustainable finance by 2030, supporting initiatives that advance climate action and inclusive economic growth. The bank also became the first Islamic financial institution in the region to set sector-specific Net Zero targets across high-impact industries. In addition, its USD 500 million Green Sukuk continues to finance renewable energy, water sustainability, and energy efficiency projects that deliver measurable environmental benefits.
ADIB’s ESG performance reflects a deliberate and long-term strategy to embed responsibility and sustainability at every level of the organisation. These advancements further underscore ADIB’s leadership in responsible Islamic finance and its commitment to building an inclusive and sustainable banking model that supports the UAE’s long-term economic and environmental objectives.
About ADIB
ADIB is a leading bank in the UAE with AED 270 billion in assets, offering world-class digital banking services through online, mobile, and phone platforms, providing customers with 24/7 access to their accounts.
The bank delivers comprehensive Retail, Corporate, Business, Private Banking, and Wealth Management solutions. Established in 1997, ADIB’s shares are traded on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX).
ADIB has a strong international footprint across six strategic markets, including Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Qatar, and Iraq.
Recognised as the World’s Best Islamic Bank by The Financial Times – The Banker, ADIB has a strong track record of innovation, including award-winning savings products, co-branded cards with Emirates Airlines, Etihad, and Etisalat, and a wide range of Shari’ah-compliant financing solutions.
