QNB Group organises inaugural Marine Life Awareness Month
<p>Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, organised the inaugural edition of Marine Life Awareness Month, a new annual campaign held each August to mark the anniversary of the QNB Blue Pledge, which was launched in 2025.</p> <p>The initiative featured activities in Qatar and across the Group’s international network, bringing together employees,…
Doha, Qatar - QNB Group, a prominent financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has launched the inaugural Marine Life Awareness Month campaign, taking place each August to commemorate the QNB Blue Pledge established in 2025. This annual event unites employees, families, and local communities to safeguard marine ecosystems and curb plastic pollution.
Throughout the month, QNB entities in coastal markets worldwide transformed the Group-wide commitment into tangible actions, including beach clean-ups, waste reduction, environmental education, and employee advocacy. These initiatives showcased how a collective pledge can inspire practical outcomes and foster enduring environmental benefits.
In Qatar, the campaign centered on empowering employees and reinforcing shared responsibility for the Blue Pledge. Workers highlighted their environmentally responsible actions over the past year and emphasized the role individuals play in preserving marine life. Their messages were disseminated across the Group's social media platforms to raise public awareness, promote sustainable daily practices, and inspire broader community involvement.
The QNB Indonesia "Berawal dari Kantor" (Starting from the Office) program exemplified the tangible impact of employee engagement. Collectively, employees gathered 1,262 kilograms of recyclable materials, comprising books, plastic bottles, paper, cardboard, duplex board, electronic devices, and iron. An office-floor competition amplified engagement and encouraged collaboration towards a common environmental objective.
QNB Egypt brought the Blue Pledge to life through an interactive workshop, enabling employees to explore practical methods for waste reduction, responsible recycling, and repurposing discarded materials. They then applied these concepts in a hands-on group challenge, crafting unique artworks from recyclable materials that blended environmental learning with creativity and teamwork.
Employees in Turkey, France, and Switzerland took part in the 'Choose to Reuse' campaign, emphasizing the conversion of environmental awareness into practical workplace habits. Participants received branded reusable water bottles crafted from recycled plastic, aiding the reduction of single-use plastic reliance. This campaign demonstrated that small, consistent behavioral modifications can significantly contribute to plastic waste reduction and foster a more environmentally conscious workplace culture.
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