BALFIN Group participated in the second edition of the Business #2030 Conference in Tirana. This high-level event, supported by the United Nations through the Joint Project “Business Partnerships and Solutions for SDGs,” brought together government representatives, business leaders, international organizations, academia, innovators, and young entrepreneurs. Its purpose is to promote sustainability, strengthen competitiveness, and help Albanian companies align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while preparing them for European and global value chains.
The conference, funded by the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) and implemented locally by UNDP, FAO, ILO, and UNIDO, serves as a platform to exchange ideas, share practical experiences, and showcase how sustainability can become a core business advantage. It also highlights the critical role of private sector engagement in achieving responsible growth and innovation in Albania and the wider region.
Representing BALFIN Sh.p.k, its Chief Financial Officer Leons Tuda spoke in the session “Albania on the Global Stage: Investment and Access to Finance.” In his intervention, he emphasized the increasing importance of embedding sustainability into business strategies and governance. As he stated, “The future of competitiveness, whether for companies, sectors, or entire economies, depends on how effectively we integrate sustainability into our core business models. Not as a trend, but as a driver of value creation and innovation.
Leons Tuda outlined BALFIN Group’s practical approach to integrating sustainability across its diversified portfolio in Albania and abroad. He highlighted the importance of responsible finance in strengthening investor confidence, including through initiatives led by Tirana Bank, which expands green lending and partners with international financial institutions to support businesses adopting more efficient and responsible practices. Reflecting on this approach, he noted, “Sustainability delivers the greatest impact when it becomes part of everyday decision-making, how we design projects, assess risks, structure financing, and build long-term resilience.”
The conference reinforced that sustainability is no longer optional but central to accessing investment, entering global supply chains, and building long-term resilience. BALFIN Group’s participation underscored the Group’s commitment not only to sustainable growth in Albania but also to applying ESG standards and governance practices across all markets where it operates, demonstrating a regional and international perspective.
BALFIN Group continues to advance its vision of responsible, innovation-driven growth, integrating sustainability into business operations, strengthening governance, and shaping companies that deliver enduring value to communities, partners, and the broader economy.
