TBC Receives ADB Award for Supporting the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities

TBC has become the first company in Georgia to receive the Asian Development Bank (ADB) “11th Trade and Supply Chain Award” in the category “Disability Inclusion Champion.”

This international recognition highlights TBC’s strategic vision, which integrates diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, human rights principles, and corresponding practical initiatives.

Notably, the award acknowledges the project implemented in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), which included:

• Developing an action plan to strengthen the inclusion of persons with disabilities across the bank’s various operations;

• Assessing the accessibility of TBC’s mobile banking services for persons with disabilities;

• Conducting a physical infrastructure audit;

• The UX research team studying the experiences of TBC’s customers with disabilities and developing recommendations.

The project’s implementation at TBC is ongoing and will gradually expand to all selected areas. The inclusion of persons with disabilities has become a key goal of the company’s 2025–2027 ESG strategy, approved by the Board of Directors.

"We are proud that TBC has received an award for promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities. We are actively working in this direction, collaborating with various companies and partners, including the Asian Development Bank. Within the framework of this joint project, we developed an action plan aimed at strengthening the inclusion of persons with disabilities across all key areas of the bank. Our goal is to foster an environment that is equitable, diverse, and adapted to the needs of all individuals, both for our employees and our customers," said Maka Bochorishvili, Coordinator of the Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Department.

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