Access Bank sets benchmark for sustainable banking, earns Euromoney award for excellence

Cynthia Ezekwe

Access Bank’s commitment to sustainable practices across its operations in Africa has earned it top recognition as Nigeria’s Best Bank and Ghana’s Best Bank for ESG at the Euromoney  Awards for Excellence 2024.

For over two decades, the full service commercial 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.

Commenting on the awards, Roosevelt Ogbonna, managing director/chief executive officer of Access Bank Plc, said, “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 on the awards, Olumide Olatunji, managing director of Access Bank Ghana, said, “Our commitment to sustainability is integral to everything we do at Access Bank Ghana. Whether  through our support for grassroots sports, such as our partnership with the Ghana Football Associatio’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.”

In 2024, 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.

The Euromoney Awards for Excellence is widely recognised as the definitive annual awards programme 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.