Fast Company Turkey Names Garanti BBVA CEO Recep Baştuğ Among Top 50 Sustainability Leaders

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA, Turkey’s second-largest private bank and a subsidiary of BBVA, proudly announces that its CEO, Recep Baştuğ, has been ranked fourth in Fast Company Turkey’s Top 50 Sustainability Leaders list. This recognition highlights Baştuğ’s exceptional commitment to sustainability and his efforts in driving sustainable transformation within the bank. Garanti BBVA is dedicated to promoting sustainable banking practices and raising awareness about environmental impact among its customers and the business community. The bank’s digital channels calculate carbon footprints and support initiatives like forthcoming carbon taxes. Garanti BBVA’s commitment to sustainability is reinforced by Baştuğ’s recognition as a top sustainability leader in Turkey.

(PRESS RELEASE) BILBAO / ISTANBUL, 29-May-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Garanti BBVA, Turkey’s second-largest private bank and a subsidiary of Spain’s BBVA, proudly announces that its CEO, Recep Baştuğ, has been ranked fourth in this year’s Top 50 Sustainability Leaders list by Fast Company Turkey. The prestigious list recognizes outstanding individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to sustainability in their respective fields. Baştuğ’s recognition comes after a rigorous selection process conducted by a jury consisting of 34 esteemed business personalities and experts from around the world.

In response to receiving the award, Baştuğ emphasized Garanti BBVA’s unwavering dedication to sustainable transformation, stating, “Sustainability lies at the core of our banking operations. Through our digital channels, we calculate the carbon footprint for our individual and corporate customers.” He further highlighted the bank’s efforts to raise awareness among the business community in Istanbul and throughout Turkey regarding the forthcoming carbon taxes set to be implemented in 2026. Baştuğ also expressed his confidence in the government’s support and collaboration in achieving success in this endeavor.

Garanti BBVA is committed to leading the way in sustainable banking practices, leveraging its digital platforms and engaging stakeholders to drive positive environmental impact. The recognition of Recep Baştuğ as a top sustainability leader further strengthens the bank’s reputation as a responsible and forward-thinking financial institution.

About Garanti BBVA

Garanti BBVA is a Turkish financial services company, with 86 percent ownership by Spain’s Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria. The bank is dedicated to providing innovative and sustainable financial solutions to its customers, supporting their financial well-being and contributing to the development of a sustainable future.

SOURCE: GARANTI BBVA