Access Bank (Ghana) Plc has been adjudged Ghana’s Best Bank in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) at the 2024 Euromoney Banking Awards for Excellence held in London, UK.

The recognition underscores the bank’s commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, governance excellence, and a dedication to diversity and inclusion.

The “Best Bank for ESG” is conferred on firms that demonstrate significant progress and leadership in environmental, social, and governance practices.

Reacting to this achievement, Managing Director of Access Bank Ghana, Olumide Olatunji, emphasised the bank’s commitment to sustainable strategies.

He said, “Implementing our environmental, social, and governance mandates is a core part of our strategy and business model. The bank’s commitment to fighting climate change is reflected in the measurable progress we make on our ESG metrics, supporting our clients in their sustainability efforts, and investing in innovative solutions and initiatives to drive the transition to a low-carbon economy. Our focus on diversity and inclusion ensures that we harness a wide range of perspectives to drive innovation and better serve the communities we operate.”

The award by Euromoney recognizes Access Bank Ghana for integrating ESG principles into its operations and demonstrating leadership in sustainability initiatives within the banking sector. Access Bank Ghana’s holistic approach to ESG aligns with its core values

of innovation and leadership, making it a pacesetter in sustainable banking practices in Ghana.

Some of the bank’s sustainability initiatives include Green Ghana Day tree planting exercise, Womenpreneur Pitchaton, Fist Against Fistula, SME Fairs & Clinics, Waste Is Useful campaign, Coding for Kids (C4Kids), and ‘A Sandal More for a Better Tomorrow’ project, an initiative that seeks to produce eco-friendly and comfortable footwear from used car tyres for deprived school children across the country, among others.

Euromoney is a reputable global financial media conglomerate that covers global banking, macroeconomics, and capital markets, including debt and equity. It also runs several independent industry surveys that have become the benchmarks for excellence in various categories of banking and finance.

Access Bank Ghana has been recognized for its outstanding sustainability practices through various prestigious awards and remains committed to impacting lives now and in the future. Operating from more than 700 branches and service outlets in 22 countries in Africa and the rest of the world including the UAE, UK, Hong Kong, and France along with three representative offices in China, India, and Lebanon, the Bank actively invests in initiatives that promote environmental conservation, community development, and social well-being in areas of environment, health, education, and enterprise.