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Community FIS Global sponsors Leasing Foundation’s Sustainability Initiative for 2026 Published: 3rd February 2026 Share The Leasing Foundation has announced that FIS Global is sponsoring its Sustainability Initiative for 2026, supporting the Foundation’s work to help businesses and individuals across the asset finance industry improve sustainability and drive real environmental progress. The Leasing Foundation’s Sustainability Initiative brings together professionals from across the sector to share best practice, learn from experts and support the industry’s role in funding assets that deliver environmental gains. Through a programme of events and a growing resource library, the group aims to help firms improve their own sustainability performance while also supporting customers on their journey. The Sustainability Initiative is co-led by Craig Leyland (Lombard) and James Rudolf (Acquis). Shereen Faroqui, global head of business development- asset finance at FIS Global, said: “We’re proud to sponsor the Leasing Foundation’s Sustainability Initiative for 2026. “Sustainability is becoming a bigger part of day-to-day decision making across asset finance and we want to support the people and conversations that help the industry move forward in a practical way.” Craig Leyland, co-lead of the Leasing Foundation Sustainability Initiative, said: “We’re really pleased to welcome FIS Global as our sponsor for this year. “This support helps us build a stronger programme of events and resources and keep bringing people together to share ideas, challenge thinking and drive real change across the sector.” Ylva Oertengren, chair of the Leasing Foundation, said: “It’s fantastic to have FIS Global backing our Sustainability Initiative for 2026. “The Foundation is here to facilitate inspiring conversations that drive progress across the industry. This sponsorship helps us keep building a community that learns from each other and takes action.” The Leasing Foundation’s Sustainability Initiative will share more details on its 2026 programme in the coming weeks. Lisa Laverick Editor - Finance Connect Sign up to our newsletter Featured Stories CommunityAFPA Trust to host 2026 International Women’s Day Celebration Lunch CommunitySimply Cup 2026 raises £45,121 for Cancer Research UK CommunitySimply crowned AFPA Trust BIG Darts 2026 champions
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