The Middle East’s

8. Mohamed Abdelbary

Designation: Acting Group CEO
Company: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB)
Established: 1997
Headquarters: U.A.E.

In 2023, ADIB’s sustainable finance portfolio recorded $1.5 billion. In November 2023, the bank issued the world's first green USD sukuk issued by a financial institution, raising $500 million. It also established its net-zero emissions plan, with reduction targets covering six sectors: home finance, auto finance, real estate developers, air transport, utilities, and petroleum manufacturing. During 2023, it reduced its scope 1 emissions by 65% compared to 2022.