Noura Shehata
About Noura Shehata
Noura Shehata is a Sustainability Officer at the National Bank of Egypt, where she has worked since 2018. She has a strong background in economics and sustainability, with experience in various roles across financial institutions and a robust educational foundation in leadership and sustainable finance.
Work at National Bank of Egypt (NBE)
Noura Shehata has been serving as a Sustainability Officer at the National Bank of Egypt (NBE) since 2018. In this role, she has played a significant part in establishing the sustainability department and developing the bank's sustainability framework. She previously worked as a Retail Specialist at NBE from 2013 to 2018, accumulating a total of five years of experience in retail operations within the bank. During her tenure, she contributed to various initiatives aimed at enhancing customer service and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Noura Shehata holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the Faculty of Economics and Political Sciences at Cairo University, completed in 2012. She has pursued further education, including a Master of Arts in International Development from The American University in Cairo, and is currently working towards a PhD in Economics at the same institution. Additionally, she has completed various specialized programs, such as Sustainability Studies and Project Management, which have equipped her with the knowledge necessary for her role in sustainability.
Background in Sustainability
Noura Shehata has a robust background in sustainability, having worked as a Sustainability Officer at the Central Bank of Egypt from 2019 to 2020. She has also co-founded the sustainability department at NBE and implemented the first environmental and social management system (ESMS) in the bank. Her experience includes collaborating with international donors and development banks to enhance the bank's sustainability initiatives, demonstrating her commitment to integrating sustainability into financial practices.
Achievements in Sustainability Reporting
In 2020, Noura Shehata played a key role in creating the National Bank of Egypt's first GRI Comprehensive sustainability report, which documented the bank's sustainability efforts over its 120-year history. She also participated in developing the first NBE Business Sustainability Strategy for the period 2020-2023, ensuring that sustainability is a core component of the bank's business strategy. Her contributions have been pivotal in advancing the bank's sustainable development agenda.
Professional Development and Training
Noura Shehata has engaged in extensive professional development, completing various training programs related to sustainability and finance. She studied Sustainable Finance at Global Sustain and achieved Executive training in 2020. Additionally, she completed the Global Reporting Initiative Certified Training Program in 2021 and the Managing the COVID-19 Crisis program at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. These training experiences have enhanced her expertise in sustainability practices and reporting.