United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana has
been announced as the winner of the Most Sustainable Bank of the Year 2024
category by the Global Business Magazine Awards.
This prestigious recognition
underscores UBA Ghana’s unwavering commitment to excellence in environmental,
social, and governance (ESG) practices, reinforcing its position as a leader in
sustainable banking.
"We are deeply honoured to
receive this award, which reflects our dedication to promoting
sustainability…" said Uzoechina Molokwu, Managing Director/CEO of UBA
Ghana.
The award acknowledges UBA Ghana's
dedication to ESG standards and highlights her efforts towards financial
inclusion and economic empowerment. Recently, the Bank introduced the Braille
Account Form, which enables visually impaired customers to easily open accounts
and access the bank’s services.
Available at all UBA Ghana branches,
the Braille Account package ensures that visually impaired customers can fully
participate in the banking experience, further advancing the bank's goal of
inclusivity. They can read the Account Opening forms, deposit and withdrawal
slips that are available in braille at all our Banking Halls across the
Country.
UBA Ghana's dedication to
sustainability is evident in its corporate social responsibility (CSR)
initiatives. Previously, the bank was recognized with awards such as "Best
CSR Bank Ghana 2023" and earned accolades for its Educational
Sustainability Project and Mentorship Programme. These initiatives, includes
the National Essay Competition, Read Africa and the "Each-One,
Teach-One" programme, which is having a significant impact on education
and youth empowerment in Ghana.
Moreover, UBA Ghana’s commitment to
integrating sustainable practices into its operations is further reflected in
its CSR strategy, which allocates a percentage of the annual profit to
environmental and social projects.
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