Access Bank Wins Karlsruhe Sustainability Award
Barely a week after winning the 2016
Euromoney Best Bank Transformation Award in London, Access Bank Plc has
just received the award for the Outstanding Business Sustainability at
the 2016 Karlsruhe Sustainable Finance awards in Germany.
The award recognises the bank’s
outstanding success in incorporating economic, social and environmental
aspects into its corporate strategy and business processes.
A statement by the bank’s management at
the weekend said the prestigious award was conferred on Access Bank,
making it the first African financial institution to win the award in
recognition of its ability to holistically embed sustainability across
the financial institution.
The award was presented to the Bank in
Karlsruhe, Germany’s most sustainable city, at an award ceremony
attended by global CEOs, senior executives of winning institutions and
top German government officials.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony,
Herbert Wigwe, Group Managing Director/CEO of the bank, said: “Winning
the Outstanding Business Sustainability Achievement award is a
validation of Access Bank’s commitment, leadership and practice in
sustainability.
“For this, I would like to thank the
board, management and staff of the bank. We are delighted to be
presented with this highly coveted award. It is a testimonial to the
unwavering support we have enjoyed from customers over the past few
years and the hard work we have done in line with our five-year strategy
to become the world’s most respected African Bank.
“At Access Bank, we believe our
operations, loans and project finance must have the barest environmental
footprint. Indeed, we believe the net impact of our activities must be
positive on the environment. As such, we are champions of climate change
mitigation and adaptation.”
He said that the bank would be further motivated and maintain profitable growth while embracing sustainability.
The conveners said the 2016 awards
focused on honouring organisations that have made outstanding
contributions in the field of sustainable finance, stimulated the
interest of financial institutions and other stakeholders in integrating
sustainability in their core business strategy.
It also recognised candidates who
promote growth of sustainable financial instruments and markets
worldwide, particularly in the fields of green finance and investments,
financial inclusion and social finance, and green equity and holistic
integration of sustainability in the financial services institutions.
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