đź”— Iraq Bank Board Approves Final ESG Standards Guide to Strengthen Climate Risk & Governance
Centeral Bank of Iraq has issued its Decision 155/2025 to ratify the updated Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Standards Guide, aligning our policies with global best practices. This critical update will:
Mitigate Climate Risk: Introduce frameworks to identify and reduce exposures related to climate change.
Enhance Corporate Governance: Clarify oversight roles for the Board and executive management.
Protect Stakeholders: Safeguard depositors, shareholders, and community interests through robust ESG controls.
Drive Sustainable Finance: Embed internationally recognized ESG metrics across all banking operations.
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