Emirates NBD Group Secures Record 25 LEED Platinum Certifications

3 Min | 08 April 2025

Ranked #1 global bank for number of LEED Platinum Branches - new achievement reinforces Emirates NBD’s global leadership in LEED
Emirates NBD Group recognised as the top organisation across both commercial and retail sectors in the Middle East for LEED Platinum ID+C
2025 is the 25^th Anniversary of LEED - President and CEO of U.S. Green Building Council and Green Building Certification Inc. visits Dubai, UAE to celebrate Emirates NBD’s significant milestone

Dubai, UAE, 7 April 2025: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, further solidifies its global leadership in sustainable building practices by securing 25 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certifications in March 2025, coinciding with the 25^th anniversary of LEED.

This remarkable achievement positions Emirates NBD as the top organisation across both the commercial and retail sectors in the Middle East, with the most Platinum projects certified under the LEED for Interior Design and Construction (ID+C), underscoring the bank’s unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and pioneering of green building, and aligns with the UAE's Net Zero 2050 Strategy.

To mark this significant milestone, Emirates NBD hosted an ‘Advancing Green Building Leadership Together’ event, with special guest Peter Templeton, President and CEO, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI).

Co-hosted by Eman Abdulrazzaq, Group Chief Operating Officer, Emirates NBD and Vijay Bains, Chief Sustainability Officer and Group Head of ESG, Emirates NBD, the event brought together leaders from government, real estate, and sustainability organisations, providing a platform for insightful discussion on the future of sustainable and environmentally conscious buildings, both globally and within the UAE.

Eman Abdulrazzaq, Group Chief Operating Officer, Emirates NBD, said: "At Emirates NBD, sustainability is a cornerstone of our operations and strategy. In 2020, Emirates NBD was the first bank in the region to receive LEED Certification and we have since persevered to be the industry pioneer in green buildings. This month we have achieved 25 LEED Platinum certifications reaffirming our commitment to environmental leadership and positioning Emirates NBD as the top organisation for LEED Platinum ID+C in the Middle East and the #1 global bank for LEED Platinum Branches. This milestone reflects our alignment with the UAE’s vision for a greener, more sustainable future."

Peter Templeton, President and CEO, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), said: "The 25^th anniversary of LEED marks a pivotal moment in the global green building movement as USGBC finalises the latest version of LEED - v5 - and we are thrilled to celebrate this milestone with Emirates NBD, an industry and sustainability leader. Their multiple LEED Platinum certifications demonstrate their commitment to corporate leadership, environmental responsibility, healthy workplaces and thriving communities.”

The LEED framework, developed by USGBC, is the most widely-used green building rating system, recognised for implementing sustainable strategies including energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management, transportation and human experience. It provides a framework for healthy, highly-efficient and cost-saving sustainable buildings and has gained global recognition for its comprehensive approach to evaluating and certifying sustainable building practices.

Emirates NBD Group was the Principal Banking Partner for the 28^th Edition of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) held in Dubai, UAE in 2023 and is a key contributor to the UAE’s Sustainability Agenda. The Group is a signatory to the UAE Climate-Responsible Companies Pledge initiated by the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, in support of the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Initiative.

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