Sustainability

Framework

BBK is committed to upholding our social responsibilities and attaining sustainability across all our operations for the good of the planet, the people, the company’s profitability, and the nation’s economy. We strive to continually adapt to the ever-changing world and improve our approach to sustainability accordingly. Rest assured that we will continue to work hard to ensure that it keeps improving and evolving in the years to come.

The Bank’s sustainability framework focuses on four pillars

    • Good corporate governance.
    • Being a responsible and responsive employer.
    • Fostering positive long-term customer relationships and experiences
    • Adapting a social responsibility mindset.

Position Statements

  • Anti-Corruption Position Statement

    BBK's Anti-Corruption Position Statement describes the Bank's approach towards ensuring it strictly complies with all the applicable anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws and regulations, including universal ethical principles and guidelines.
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  • Customer Relationship Position Statement

    BBK's Customer Relationship Position Statement describes the Bank's approach towards providing high standards of customer service for its highest priority, its customers.

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  • Data Privacy Position Statement

    BBK's Data Privacy Position Statement describes the Bank's approach towards storing, communicating, deleting and processing the personal and sensitive information of its customers.
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  • Environmental Management Position Statement

    BBK's Environmental Management Position Statement describes the Bank's approach towards managing the environmental impacts stemming from its own operations.

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  • ESG Position Statement

    BBK's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Position Statement describes the Bank's approach towards integrating ESG considerations throughout its business framework and decision-making processes.

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  • Responsible Banking Position Statement

    BBK's Responsible Banking Position Statement describes the Bank's approach towards adopting fair, equitable and responsible banking and lending practices, as well as how the Bank ensures it does not engage in irresponsible, harmful, controversial and/or illegal activities.
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  • Training & Career Development Position Statement

    BBK's Training and Career Development Position Statement describes the Bank's approach towards achieving a highly motivated and productive work environment for the Bank's employees.

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  • Child Forced Labor Position Statement

    BBK's Child Forced Labor Position Statement describes the Bank's approach towards upholding human rights and ensuring ethical labor practices across all our operations.


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  • Climate Change Position Statement

    BBK's Climate Change Position Statement describes the Bank's approach towards reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and supporting the transition to a net-zero economy in line with the Bahrain Economic Vision 2030.

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  • Health Safety Position Statement

    BBK's Health Safety Position Statement describes the Bank's approach towards providing a safe and healthy work environment for all our stakeholders, in compliance with all applicable national laws and regulations.

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  • Human Rights Position Statement

    BBK's Responsible Banking Position Statement describes the Bank's approach towards upholding human rights across our operations and in the communities where we operate.


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  • Workforce Nationalization Position Statement

    BBK's Workforce Nationalization Position Statement describes the Bank's approach towards increasing the proportion of Bahraini citizens in the country's workforce, as outlined in the Bahrainization percentage law.
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  • Anti-Discrimination Harassment Position Statement

    BBK's Anti-Discrimination Harassment Position describes the Bank's approach towards fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual is treated with respect and dignity.

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Sustainability Committee Charter

To enforce BBK’s commitment to sustainability, the Bank has appointed a Sustainability Committee guided by a charter that details the Bank’s strategies in identifying issues, engaging with key stakeholders, implementing initiatives, and monitoring the efficacy of practices.

Supplier Code of Conduct

BBK developed the Supplier Code of Conduct (“the Code”) to clearly outline our principles and values that must be followed and complied with by any supplier wishing to initiate or maintain business with BBK.

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Reports

Innovation for Future Generations

BBK recognizes its role in shaping a better nation and a brighter future. As such, we strive to embrace sustainable practices that enable us to cater to our customers’ needs without harming the environment, economy, and society. BBK’s Sustainability Report details the Bank’s environmental, social, and governance performance in the past year and the steps we have undertaken to achieve a more sustainable business operation.

Sustainability Review for 2020
Sustainability Report for 2021
Sustainability Review for 2022
Sustainability Review for 2023

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