Emirates NBD was the first bank globally to publish a standalone report aligned with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S1 and S2 disclosure standards developed by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).

Released in January 2025, the report integrated climate-related and broader sustainability disclosures with links to financial statements and included external assurance of financed emissions data.

The bank subsequently expanded its reporting architecture through its 2025 ESG report, incorporating disclosures aligned with the Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures and Global Reporting Initiative standards alongside ISSB requirements.

The bank also developed its first net-zero transition plan aligned with Transition Plan Taskforce guidance and reported facilitating $9.9 billion in sustainable finance during 2025.

Emirates NBD reports it has embedded sustainability oversight at the board and executive level while incorporating climate considerations into enterprise risk management, lending and portfolio monitoring processes.