UBA launches climate action week to advance green finance, sustainability across Africa

The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has launched a week-long Climate Action initiative aimed at raising awareness, promoting eco-friendly practices, and advancing sustainable finance throughout Africa. The five-day campaign, which ran from October 26 to 30, 2026, featured waste segregation bins in UBA offices and efforts to minimize single-use plastics at bank headquarters.

Throughout the week, UBA shared educational material on climate change, its consequences, and the role of financial institutions in supporting clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and other environmentally responsible businesses. The campaign included a community-wide clean-up event on November 7 in major cities across UBA's markets, with Nigerian employees participating in Lagos, Kano, and Port Harcourt.

UBA's Group Managing Director/CEO, Oliver Alawuba, highlighted the urgency of addressing climate change's impact on Africa's daily life, such as rising food prices, increased energy demand, and flooding disruptions. He emphasized that UBA's Climate Action Week encourages every member of the UBA Tribe and its stakeholders to adopt sustainable habits and inspire others to do the same.

UBA also plans to sponsor Climate Convergence Week in Lagos, where the bank will deliver a speaking session and participate in a panel discussion, focusing on how financial institutions can support Africa's transition to a more sustainable and climate-resilient economy. Alawuba stressed that climate considerations are becoming increasingly vital for business resilience, risk management, and long-term economic growth.

In addition, UBA will join the Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN) to enhance its ESG expertise and support employee professional development in sustainability-related disciplines.