FBL wins Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion award ’25

KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of Pakistan’s leading Islamic banks, has been honoured by Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Benchmark (GDEIB) Awards 2025. Faysal Bank secured a remarkable set of 14 awards, comprising 10 Best Practice Awards, and 4 Progressive Category Awards.

This accomplishment consolidates the Bank’s position as a leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in Pakistan.

The Bank won 10 accolades in the ‘Best Practice’ category including awards for: Vision, Strategy & Business Impact; Leadership & Accountability; DEI Structure & Implementation; Advancement & Retention; Job Design, Classification & Compensation; Work Life Integration, Flexibility & Benefits; DEI Communications; DEI Learning & Development; Connecting DEI & Sustainability; and Services & Product Development.

The four awards in the Progressive category were for: Recruitment; Assessment Measurement & Research; Community, Government Relations and Philanthropy; and Marketing & Customer Service.

With a significant 25% increase in the Bank’s inclusivity score from 73% in 2024, to an impressive 88% in 2025, FBL is now among the Top 10 Most Inclusive Organisations, and the Top 2 Most Inclusive Commercial Banks in Pakistan. Notably, FBL also stands out as the only Islamic bank recognised for its inclusive practices, reaffirming its commitment to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity.

Mr. Monis Mirza, Head of Human Resources; FBL, said: “Our recognition at the GDEIB Awards 2025 reflects Faysal Bank’s unwavering dedication to fostering a culture of inclusion and equity.”