The management of Access Bank Plc on Friday said November 5 and 9, 2018 has been set aside as the group’s Sustainability Awareness Week.
This, it said, is a way of re-enforcing its commitment to, while commemorating the sustainability principles it flagged off 10 years ago
The theme of the week: “The Journey to a Sustainable Future,” the bank said in a statement is aimed at reminding staff of the crucial role they have to play in creating a sustainable future. This week will also encourage them to engage in activities that will positively impactthe environment as well as touch lives, leaving indelible positive memories on people.
The Sustainability Awareness Week 2018, which it said will also be held across all subsidiaries, the statement continued, is packed with a series of events, like the Employee Volunteering Awareness Day that recognizes the contributions of employees who have championed various innovative initiatives to better the lives of people in various communities.
“During the week, we will also reward sustainable actions of employees and Groups across the Bank.
“Additionally, various impactful training sessions and workshops will be held to educate people on the importance of embedding responsible practices in business operations and everyday life. They will highlight the effect on the triple bottom line- Planet, People and Profit.”
Also, as part of its plan to encourage and promote healthy living among staff and external stakeholders, the bank said it will finance the treatment of 100 women with fistula as well as host a Biggest Loser weight loss challenge.
Commenting on the Sustainability Awareness Week, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive of the bank, Herbert Wigwe said: “Protecting the environment is the duty of every human being and business; therefore, looking at the world through a sustainability lens helps us ‘future proof’ our present actions and their consequences in the future.
“At Access Bank, we are not only in business to maximise shareholders’ value, we consider the social and environmental impact of every aspect of our banking operations and channel our resources to achieve sustainable growth and development in Africa.As we carry out our business, we put the community at the centre of everything we do. We will continue to live true to the promise in our mission to set standards for sustainable practices that deliver value to the markets and communities we serve,” he added.