April 7, 2026
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), one of the region’s leading Islamic financial institutions, has successfully mobilised and facilitated AED 20.3 billion ($5.53 billion) in sustainable finance by the end of 2025. This milestone reflects a strong year of execution and reinforces the bank’s long-term commitment to deploy AED 60 billion in sustainable finance by 2030.
Driving Sustainable Growth Across the Region
ADIB’s performance highlights its growing role as a trusted partner in sustainable finance, supporting governments, corporates, and financial institutions in advancing climate action and enabling the energy transition. Through its efforts, the bank continues to deliver meaningful environmental and social impact across the UAE and the wider region.
Landmark Transactions and Sector Impact
Throughout the year, ADIB played a pivotal role in structuring and participating in several high-impact sustainable finance transactions. These included:
- Large-scale project financing for renewable energy developments
- Sustainability-linked financing solutions for financial institutions
- Debt capital market transactions within the sustainable sukuk space
- Sharia-compliant funding solutions for banks and corporates
The bank also supported a wide range of initiatives, including solar energy projects, social finance programs, and sustainability-linked financing for major regional investment entities.
Diversified ESG Financing Portfolio
ADIB’s activities demonstrate its ability to deliver diversified sustainable finance solutions across key sectors such as renewable energy, real estate, healthcare, and financial services. This broad approach strengthens its position as a reliable partner in driving ESG-aligned growth across the region.
Strong Momentum Towards 2030 Goals
Mobilising over AED 20 billion in a single year marks a significant step toward ADIB’s ambitious AED 60 billion sustainable finance target by 2030. The bank’s continued focus on embedding ESG principles into its financing strategy further reinforces its leadership in Islamic sustainable finance.
Framework for Sustainable Finance
ADIB’s sustainable finance framework remains central to its strategy, guiding how the bank identifies, structures, and reports green, social, and sustainability-linked transactions. This structured approach ensures transparency, accountability, and long-term impact.
