BANK OF AFRICA awarded for “Outstanding Service” at the 2025 Green Investment Principles (GIP) Plenary Meeting in Hong Kong

BANK OF AFRICA participated in the 2025 plenary meeting of the Green Investment Principles (GIP) for the Belt and Road, held in Hong Kong and co-hosted with the University of Hong Kong at its Centennial Campus, now a leading international hub for sustainability innovation.

Under the vision of its Group CEO, Mr. Othman Benjelloun, BANK OF AFRICA has established itself as a leading African player in international sustainable finance.

Launched in 2019, the Green Investment Principles initiative promotes the integration of environmental and climate sustainability into investments linked to the Belt and Road Initiative. It brings together more than 50 financial institutions and partners from Asia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America, providing a global platform for cooperation essential for emerging economies seeking to reconcile growth, low-carbon transition, and financial inclusion.

As a founding member and the first African institution to serve on the GIP Secretariat since 2019, BANK OF AFRICA co-chairs the Africa Chapter under the leadership of Mr. Brahim Benjelloun-Touimi, Board Member and Executive Managing Director. The Bank actively raises awareness and trains financial actors on ESG issues, promotes innovative solutions adapted to African markets, and facilitates South-South cooperation to accelerate the adoption of sustainable finance best practices.
During the plenary, Bank of Africa was awarded the “Outstanding Service” Award, recognizing its pioneering role in advancing and facilitating sustainable finance and strengthening South-South collaboration within the GIP network.

“This recognition highlights our commitment to making sustainable finance a driver of competitiveness and transformation for Africa. Through GIP we work to build tangible bridges between African and Asian markets, promote transparency, transition, and soon adaptation. It is a collective acknowledgment of our teams’ work and of BANK OF AFRICA’s vision under the leadership of Mr. Othman Benjelloun,” said Mr. Brahim Benjelloun-Touimi.

Discussions also highlighted the growing importance of Transition Finance, stemming from the G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group, now an important pillar of GIP, and the intent to expand efforts toward climate adaptation, a critical issue for emerging markets.