Our approach to Sustainability
Driving sustainable growth and value is a strategic priority for the group and is central to our purpose and strategy. Our approach is based on maximising positive impact and effectively managing risk.
Our approach is based on
Maximising positive impact
Realising the significant opportunity to grow earnings and market share by providing products and services that meet the development needs of Africa and Africa’s people
Effectively managing risk
Minimising and mitigating the risks (including climate-related financial risks), arising from our own operations, who we do business with and what we finance
Maximizing positive impact by
Mobilised R105.1 billion in sustainable finance
against our target of >R250 billion by 2026
Mobilised R33.6 billion
green finance, against our target of R65 billion by end of 2024
Mobilised R4.4 billion
social finance by the end of 2023
We have refined and streamlined our Impact areas from 7 to 4
Each area is aligned with our core business activities, and links to specific SDG targets
We continue to invest in CSI programmes
working with partners in government and society.
Dealogic
#1 Sustainable Finance Mandated Lead Arranger 2023
EMEA Finance African Banking Awards
Best Pan-African Green Finance Bank
In 2023, we published our updated
Sustainable Finance Framework which outlines the methodology and associated policies and procedures to facilitate the raising of finance in the form of sustainable financing instruments.
Report to Society
An assessment of our impact on society, the economy and the environment, focusing on the four areas in which we have the most significant impact
Sustainability reporting centre
Visit our Sustainability Reporting Centre to view and download policies and documents in support of our commitment to driving Africa’s sustainable growth.