Towards a Sustainable Future: Over a D ecade of Sustainability
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
RECOGNITION
Access Bank has continued to comply with environmental and
Over the years, Access Bank has gained recognition and
social laws as one of Af rica’s foremost banks in sustainability. In
remained a pioneer among its peers mainly due to its strategic
2019, the bank served as the regional lead in drafting the Global
collaborations and efforts in promoting sustainable development
Principles for Responsible Banking in collaboration with UNEP
both in Africa and globally. As a result, the bank received
FI. The princinples serve as a global framework for financial
numerous awards from prestigious awarding bodies, both locally
institutions to comply with a set standard for interacting with the
and internationally.
environment. Access Bank continues to set the pace for sustainable finance The bank also serves on the board of several leading local and
in Nigeria and Africa by delivering value-adding products
global organisations, including:
and services, improving the economic and social status of
• Co-Chair, Corporate Alliance on Malaria in Africa
our communities. Our commitment to sound sustainability practices means we constantly monitor the socio-economic and
• Co-Chair, Nigeria Business Coalition Against AIDS • Chair, Nigerian Sustainable Banking Principles Steering Committee • Member, Private Sector Delegation to the Global Fund Board • Board Member, United Nations Global Compact Local Network Nigeria • Af rica Consultative lead, Global Principles for Responsible Banking • Member, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative • Member, Equator Principles • Gold Member, Global Reporting Initiative • Member, International Council for Sustainable Standards and Certification Initiative
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environmental impact of the activities of all our stakeholders and remain at the vanguard of sustainability regulation and thought leadership.