Access Bank PLC has once again taken centre stage in Nigeria’s sustainability movement, cementing its position as a climate governance trailblazer during the formal launch of the Climate Governance Initiative Nigeria (CGIN) Chapter, hosted by Lagos Business School.
The event, aligned with the World Economic Forum’s global campaign to embed climate action into corporate boardrooms, convened top executives, regulators, and sustainability experts to advance climate-resilient governance frameworks. Among the standout voices was Dr. Greg Jobome, Executive Director of Risk Management at Access Bank, who was specially invited to share insights on the Bank’s transformational journey toward climate-conscious banking.
Dr. Jobome detailed how Access Bank has made climate risk a core pillar of its governance, placing it firmly on the agenda at both board and executive management levels. He explained that climate concerns now shape everything from credit approvals to capital investments and the design of green financial products.
“Access Bank didn’t wait for external pressure to act,” he said. “We recognised early that climate risk is financial risk, and we chose to lead rather than follow. This mindset has helped us future-proof our institution and support sustainable economic growth.”
Operating across 24 countries with more than 60 million customers and over 18.5 million digital users, Access Bank has proven that scale and sustainability can go hand-in-hand. The bank’s climate innovations include issuing Green and Sustainability Bonds, installing nearly 1,000 solar-powered ATMs, cutting paper consumption by 72% through automation, and reducing landfill waste by half at its headquarters.
The bank has also embraced international reporting standards such as TCFD, IFRS S1 and S2, and the PCAF methodology for tracking financed emissions. These frameworks support its commitment to full-spectrum climate transparency, including the measurement and disclosure of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
Through its Sustainable Finance Accelerator, Access Bank has extended support, ranging from funding to technical assistance, to businesses working in the climate space, while reaching more than 63 million individuals through impactful social investments.
Access Bank’s leadership has earned it a raft of accolades including the World Finance Award for Most Sustainable Bank in Nigeria (12 consecutive years), Euromoney’s Best Bank for ESG in Ghana, and the IFC’s Best Trade Partner in West Africa. Notably, it is the first commercial bank in Africa to receive certification from the Sustainability Standards and Certification Initiative.
Dr. Jobome’s invitation to speak underscored Access Bank’s reputation as a pace-setter in corporate sustainability, not just in Nigeria but across the continent. The Bank’s proactive strategy, backed by robust execution, continues to serve as a model for climate governance in African finance.
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