Taiwan’s prominent industry publication, Excellence Magazine, announced the winners of the 2024 Excellence Banking Awards. Citi Taiwan Ltd claimed two major honors in the foreign bank category, winning both the “Best Corporate Bank” and the “Best ESG Award,” demonstrating its market leadership. Citi continues to expand its exceptional financial services to support companies in their sustainability transformation and ESG initiatives.
According to Excellence Magazine’s online survey, Citi has won the “Best Corporate Bank” among the international banks for the second consecutive year and the “Best ESG Award” for the third year in a row. The awards underscore Citi’s support for Taiwanese companies as they navigate international supply chain shifts, leveraging its unmatchable global network with a presence in over 90 markets and sustainable solutions to aid clients in their business growth and achieve their sustainability goals. Since 2020, Citi has raised over US$25 billion for local clients from global capital markets to support their financial needs.
Additionally, Citi Taiwan was awarded the “Best Staff Retention Award” at the inaugural 104 Job Bank Awards, highlighting Citi’s commitment not only to outstanding business performance but also for nurturing and retaining professional talent. Citi strives to create a positive workplace environment while prioritizing the growth and development of employees, thereby enhancing the long-term competitiveness of its workforce.
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This year, Citi released the fifth ESG Report, showcasing its long-standing commitment and contributions to ESG initiatives.
“Citi Taiwan has long recognized the importance of sustainability, and we integrate ESG into our business strategy and other sustainability related activities. Our sustainability journey reflects the challenges posed by a transition to net zero, while also recognizing the opportunities. We are proud to have financed more than NT$4 billion (approx. US$125 million) in 2023 through sustainability-linked loans, tailored to help clients on their low-carbon transition journey,” Citibank Taiwan chairman Aftab Ahmed said.
Citi Taiwan head of commercial banking Michelle Yu stated, “Global environmental changes have made supply chain shifts a major trend, with many companies beginning to focus on expansion in Japan, ASEAN, Europe, and the United States. Citi’s robust network provides clients with cross-border payment, financing, and capital solutions to help them expand internationally, optimize operational costs, and ensure adequate liquidity.”
This year, YO-Wash Care Association was selected as the Global Innovation Challenge grant to receive US$500,000 from Citi Foundation to the to support the homeless re-enter the workforce and regain dignity.
Citi has been recognized at the Excellence Banking Awards for nine consecutive years, receiving multiple accolades for the financial services and sustainability efforts. This year marks the second consecutive year that Citi has won both the “Best Corporate Banking” and “Best ESG” awards. These achievements underscore Citi’s commitment to providing comprehensive financial services to the corporate clients, while leveraging its global ESG resources to support clients in their net-zero transitions and create a sustainable future.
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