July 30, (THEWILL) – Access Bank Plc has been honoured at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024, having been named Nigeria and Ghana’s Best Bank for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).
These accolades highlight the bank’s outstanding performance and commitment to sustainable practices across its operations in Africa. For over two decades,
The Euromoney Awards for Excellence is widely recognised as the definitive annual awards program for the global banking industry. For over 30 years, Euromoney has celebrated banks and bankers, who demonstrate differentiation and innovation, setting the industry benchmark for excellence.
Access Bank has consistently demonstrated its ability to innovate and provide tailored solutions that meet the needs of its diverse clientele. The bank has also shown leadership in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices, serving as one of the continent’s leading lights in sustainable finance.
Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, commented on the awards, saying: “This recognition by Euromoney doesn’t just acknowledge our achievements, it also reflects our future aspirations as a bank.
“At Access, we are driven by a Purpose to not only meet the financial needs of our customers but also to make a lasting positive impact on the communities we serve. These awards motivate us to continue leading the way in responsible banking practices across Africa.”
Also speaking at the awards, Olumide Olatunji, the Managing Director of Access Bank Ghana, said, “Our commitment to sustainability is integral to everything we do at Access Bank Ghana. Whether it’s through our support for grassroots sports, such as our partnership with the Ghana Football Association’s Division One League, or our environmental initiatives like planting over 20,000 seedlings across the country and the ‘A Sandal More for a Better Tomorrow’ campaign, we are dedicated to enriching lives and building resilient communities.”
Last year, Access Bank Nigeria received Euromoney’s ‘Market Leader’ rating, across the areas of Corporate Banking, CSR, Digital Solutions, ESG, and SME Banking. Similarly, Access Bank Ghana was rated ‘Market Leader’ in CSR, affirming its strong impact in the local communities.
This year, Access Bank’s achievements have been acknowledged, reaffirming its leadership in the financial sector.
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