Fidelity Bank reaffirms commitment to sustainability

livelihoods, and food security by investing in sustainable sheries. We can lessen our dependency on fossil fuels and cut greenhouse gas emissions by generating renewable energy. We can reduce pollution and safeguard our seas from further deterioration by encouraging prudent marine transportation.” development.

Fidelity Bank, one of the foremost indigenous banks in Ghana, has emphasized its desire to continue to be socially responsible in its business and operations meant to contribute towards the sustainable development goals.

Speaking at the media launch of the upcoming National Blue Economy Summit in Accra, Nana Yaa Afriyie, the Head of Partnerships, Sustainability and CSR at Fidelity Bank, said “As the largest privately-owned indigenous bank in Ghana, we rea rm our commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic resilience by sponsoring this summit.

As part of our sustainability agenda, Fidelity Bank will be actively involved in decarbonising our operations, reducing our exposure to sustainability-related risks within our portfolio, developing sustainable nance products and supporting the national e orts to meet the Sustainable Development Goals.”

She also noted that there was the need to address climate change and secure a sustainable future for its citizenry and the generations to come, saying “we need bold, innovative solutions. The blue economy holds enormous potential in this area.”

“Amongst other things, we can conserve sh stocks, coastal

Fidelity Bank pledged its support for Ghana’s rst National Blue Economy Summit, an event of enormous signi cance for the bank, with Nana Yaa stressing that the battle against climate change and the national transformative agenda to meet the Sustainable Development Goals.

According to her, the decision to support the summit stems from their strong belief in the potential of cooperation and collective action in addressing the challenges and opportunities as it relates to the country’s oceans and nature as a whole.

With its huge potential and abundance of resources, the blue economy o ers us a once-in-alifetime opportunity to support economic growth and sustainable

“Fidelity Bank understands that the health of our oceans has a direct in uence on the health of the communities and people we serve. As we experience the ominous e ects of climate change, the need to conserve and restore our marine ecosystems becomes increasingly pressing.”she said. She further indicated that all and sundry must do all we can to ensure that negative anthropogenic impacts on our oceans are halted and reversed.

Fidelity Bank recognises that the function extends beyond nancial transactions, disclosing that it has the potential to create shared value for Ghanaians. “We are agents of good change, proponents of sustainable development, and stewards of the environment.

One of the ways we demonstrate this is by supporting events like this summit, recognising that the health of our planet and the communities we serve, is inextricably related to the success of our bank.”