In addition to Access Bank’s community investment efforts, its
In 2018, we launched the Africa’s Gateway to the World campaign,
employees advance sustainable social development in their
a strategic initiative which promotes global access to finance
communities through the Employee Volunteering Scheme.
in Africa, thereby increasing economic opportunities and
Employees contribute ideas, skills, and resources to address social
investments to further boost national savings.
issues while gaining hands-on experience and fulfilment. Our Access Africa product is an instant fund transfer product Between 2015 and 2019, employees devoted 2 735 011 hours in over
designed to simplify global payments by Person-to-Person (P2P),
320 strategic initiatives across six geo-political zones in Nigeria!
Business-to-Business (B2B), Person to Business (P2B), Government
Volunteering is embedded in the performance appraisals of all
to Person (G2P) and any other payment activities/flows. Access
staff, thereby encouraging active participation.
Bank has leveraged its extensive partner network to extend the reach of Access Africa to about 15 countries which include the UK,
PLANET
France, Germany, China, and Benin. Within the year, transaction
Access Bank’s culture recognises that a better and prosperous
value stood over $41 million in approximately 14 000 transactions.
future is linked to the well-being and health of our planet. The bank invests in innovative technologies and techniques that promote the efficient use of resources and address sustainability issues when managing risk. Access Bank’s dedication to a cleaner environment is evident from its investment in alternative energy sources. Alternative sources of energy will power the future and Access Bank continuously seizes opportunities to harness energy derived f rom environmentally conscious means. The bank currently has 58 branches powered by alternative energy (hybrid); 559 solar-powered ATMs nationwide; LED lightings and motion-sensitive lightings in the Head Office and some branch locations. It recycles its waste across 75 business locations, there are water-efficient taps at its Head Office. It also ensures regular reporting, monitoring, and evaluation of electricity consumption across all branches. The bank has an early shut-down policy which ensures that staff members shut down systems at 7 p.m. These efforts have contributed towards reducing our carbon emissions as we recorded a 33.6% decrease in our electricity consumption at our Head Office and 31% decrease nationwide in 2019. Our ‘No-Paper’ initiative focuses on saving trees to help protect the environment. We have automated our business processes with the launch of the ERP Dynamics 365 and ProcessMaker applications. This year, the bank launched the Paper to Pencil recycling initiative, converting old branded paper items of Access Bank to pencils.
PROFIT Access Bank’s goal is to facilitate and finance sustainable economic growth, leading the way on sustainable finance, financial inclusion, helping develop enterprises and championing sustainability regulation and thought leadership. This is done through our strategic partnerships and collaboration with formidable institutions, to address responsible business needs as well as provide solutions that help improve communities. In 2019, Access Bank launched the first-ever N15 billion Corporate Green Bonds, certified by the Climate Bonds Initiatives (CBI). The Bond was listed on the FMDQ platform, the Nigerian Stock Exchange, and the Luxemburg Stock Exchange. The proceeds f rom the bonds financed environmentally f riendly projects.
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