Tirana, April 3^rd, 2025 – Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania, part of Intesa Sanpaolo Group, has been awarded the prestigious Best ESG Bank Albania 2025 by Global Banking & Finance Review. This recognition highlights the Bank’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and delivering long-term value to customers, businesses, and communities.

This achievement builds on the Bank’s strong track record in sustainability. In 2024, Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania was honoured with two major awards—Best Bank for Sustainable Development Albania and Best Renewable Energy Financing Albania at the Global Banking & Finance Awards—acknowledging its leadership in financing green projects and promoting sustainable economic growth. The Best ESG Bank Albania 2025 award further reinforces the Bank’s role as a key driver of responsible banking in the country.

As a leading financial institution, Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania integrates ESG principles across its business strategy, providing sustainable financing solutions, supporting social initiatives, and maintaining high standards of transparency and corporate governance. Through continuous investment in renewable energy projects and financial inclusion programs, the Bank actively contributes to a greener, more sustainable future.

Mr. Alessandro D’Oria, CEO of Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania, stated:
"We are proud to receive this prestigious recognition, which reflects our unwavering dedication to sustainability and responsible growth. At Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania, we believe that banking should be a force for positive change, supporting businesses and individuals in transitioning towards a more sustainable economy. This award reaffirms our commitment to delivering innovative financial solutions that align with the sustainability goals of Intesa Sanpaolo Group and the broader global agenda."

Looking ahead, Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania remains committed to further strengthening its ESG strategy by leveraging the Group’s expertise and global best practices. The Bank will continue to invest in sustainable finance, digital innovation, and community development, reinforcing its role as a key player in sustainable development and responsible banking across Albania.

About the Awards: Since 2011, the Global Banking & Finance Awards have honoured companies that stand out in particular areas of expertise in the banking and finance industry. The awards are well-known throughout the industries and a significant honour showcasing an organisation’s growth and success. The Awards recognize the innovation, enterprise, method, progressive and influential transformations that transpire every year within the global finance community.

About Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania: Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania, part of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group, is a leading financial institution committed to delivering innovative banking solutions to corporate, institutional, SMEs, Small Businesses, high-net-worth and individual clients. With a strong focus on sustainable growth, we integrate ESG principles into our operations, fostering responsible banking and community development. Our wealth management services provide tailored financial strategies to preserve and grow client assets while diversifying their investment portfolios. Upholding integrity, transparency, and collaboration, we contribute to Albania’s economic progress through fair competition and strategic partnerships. With a nationwide network of 35 branches, we continue to expand in alignment with the country’s economic development.

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About Intesa Sanpaolo: Intesa Sanpaolo, with €422 billion in loans and €1.4 trillion in customer financial assets at the end of December 2024, is the largest banking group in Italy, with a significant international presence. It is a European leader in wealth management, with a strong focus on digital and fintech. The Group will provide €115 billion Impact lending by 2025 to support communities and the green transition, together with a €1.5 billion program (2023-2027) to help people in need. The Bank's network of museums, the Gallerie d'Italia, hosts its own artistic heritage and cultural projects of recognized value.

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