Creating Awareness Among Our Customers
Aiming to lead the society and be a pioneer in the sector with its sustainability-focused work, Garanti BBVA continued to share its sustainability efforts at various events and platforms in 2024:
- The "Sustainable Future in Exports" events, launched to help companies comply with the EU Green Deal and facilitate sustainable investments, were held in Izmir and Adana in 2024, following previous events in Istanbul, Gaziantep, and Bursa. Since 2022, these events have reached more than 355 corporate clients.
- In December 2024, Garanti BBVA partnered with TÜRKONFED (Turkish Enterprise and Business Confederation) to launch the "New Horizons in Twin Transformation" event series, focusing on SMEs’ green transition and digitalization. The first event in Denizli brought together 123 participants, aiming to help SMEs in different regions adapt to the changing world with a unique twin transition approach while providing sectoral leadership and sustainability insights.
- At the World Water Day Summit, sponsored by Garanti BBVA, the CEO of Garanti BBVA spoke on water management and water finance, presenting the Bank’s sustainability financing solutions. Senior executives participated in Bloomberg TV’s "Sustainable Future" program, discussing sustainability’s role as a strategic priority for the Bank and outlining future plans.
- At Brandweek 2024, where Garanti BBVA was a stage sponsor, the Bank hosted the "Türkiye’s Sustainable Future: Finance, Society, and Environment" panel, discussing the role of sustainable finance in Türkiye’s long-term development with high societal impact.
- At the 10th Sustainable Finance Forum, sponsored by 7 banks including Garanti BBVA held at Borsa Istanbul in December 2024, Garanti BBVA’s Executive Vice President participated in a panel on digitalization, sustainability, and social impact, often referred to as “triple transformation”.
- Garanti BBVA continued its engagement with Chapter Zero Türkiye, supporting its efforts to promote climate governance and prioritization in Turkish companies through the participation of EVPs in 2024.