Friday, October 31, 2025
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Contact
Newsroom Nigeria
  • Home
  • News
    • Across the Nation
    • Crime Watch
    • Metro
    • Political Arena
  • Politics
  • Opinions
  • Crime and Court
    • Judiciary
  • Business
    • Banking
    • Business and Economy
    • Business Life
No Result
View All Result
Newsroom Nigeria
ADVERTISEMENT
Home BANKING

Fidelity Bank Affirms Industry Leadership with Publication of Its ISSB-Compliant Sustainability Report

2023 marked a pivotal point in our sustainability journey. We became a signatory of the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) and the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEP).

Newsroom Nigeria by Newsroom Nigeria
July 6, 2024
in BANKING, Business and Economy
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0
SHARES
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

In demonstration of its leadership in the Sustainability space, leading financial institution – Fidelity Bank Plc – has emerged the first bank to publish its 2023 ISSB-Compliant Sustainability and Climate Report in the Nigerian banking industry.

Hosted on the bank’s website on 30 June 2024, the report provides insights into the Bank’s Governance, Strategy, Risk Management, Metrics and Targets around Sustainability and Climate-related risks and opportunities, Human Capital, Community Efforts, amongst others in the 2023 financial year.

Related posts

Fidelity Bank’s GAIM 6 Promo Extension: A Timely Boost for Financial Inclusion and Economic Empowerment

Fidelity Bank’s GAIM 6 Promo Extension: A Timely Boost for Financial Inclusion and Economic Empowerment

October 29, 2025
FIRSTBANK MARKS SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE: ₦1 TRILLION IN INSTANT DIGITAL LOAN DISBURSEMENTS

FirstBank Sparks Global Kindness with 2025 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Week

October 28, 2025

“2023 marked a pivotal point in our sustainability journey. We became a signatory of the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) and the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEP). These associations go beyond mere statements of membership – they actively integrate sustainability and climate-related goals into our core business strategy and daily operations.

“We believe innovation and transparency are essential for building trust in our strategies and achievements. As we progress towards sustainability, we remain committed to our diverse stakeholders including our dedicated workforce, esteemed shareholders, and valued customers”, remarked Mr. Mustapha Chike-Obi, Chairman, Board of Directors, Fidelity Bank Plc in the report.

The document, which was prepared in accordance with the requirements of IFRS S1 and S2, highlights the bank’s achievements and aspirations as pacesetters within the financial services sector.

Speaking on the bank’s strategy on Sustainability and Climate change, Mr. Kevin Ugwuoke, Executive Director/Chief Risk Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, stated, “Our 2023 Sustainability and Climate Report details our commitment to continually situate ESG and Climate-related risks & opportunities considerations at the core of our business operations and activities as we constantly explore means of meeting our corporate objectives in a manner that significantly reduces the negative environmental and social effects. We are glad to be the first bank to publish its report as this emphasizes our market leadership in the Sustainability space and we commit to do more to increase our positive impacts in all aspects of sustainability.”

It will be recalled that Fidelity Bank was recently listed amongst the top Nigerian banks in ESG performance according to a survey commissioned by the Independent Project Monitoring Company (IPMC) Limited.

To access the Fidelity Bank 2023 Sustainability and Climate Report, please visit https://www.fidelitybank.ng/documents/Fidelity_Bank_Sustainability_Climate_Report_2023.pdf

Ranked as one of the best banks in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank is a full-fledged commercial bank with over 8.3 million customers serviced across its 251 business offices in Nigeria and the United Kingdom as well as on digital banking channels.

The bank has won multiple local and international awards including the Export Finance Bank of the Year at the 2023 BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards, the Best Payment Solution Provider Nigeria 2023 and Best SME Bank Nigeria 2022 by the Global Banking and Finance Awards; Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria by the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023; and Best Domestic Private Bank in Nigeria by the Euromoney Global Private Banking Awards 2023.

 

ShareTweetSendShareShare
Previous Post

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES UK LABOUR LEADER, SIR KEIR STARMER, ON ELECTION VICTORY

Next Post

Family Homes Funds In Collaboration With UK/German Group To Build 30,000 Homes Across Nigeria

Related Posts

Fidelity Bank’s GAIM 6 Promo Extension: A Timely Boost for Financial Inclusion and Economic Empowerment
BANKING

Fidelity Bank’s GAIM 6 Promo Extension: A Timely Boost for Financial Inclusion and Economic Empowerment

October 29, 2025
FIRSTBANK MARKS SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE: ₦1 TRILLION IN INSTANT DIGITAL LOAN DISBURSEMENTS
BANKING

FirstBank Sparks Global Kindness with 2025 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Week

October 28, 2025
FirstBank Wins Gold for Best Corporate University in Social & Climate Change Impact
BANKING

FirstBank Integrates PAPSS into LIT App for Seamless Cross-Border Payments Across Africa  

October 24, 2025
FG, GenCos Finalise Implementation Framework for ₦4 Trillion Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Plan
Business and Economy

FG, GenCos Finalise Implementation Framework for ₦4 Trillion Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Plan

October 14, 2025
ZENITH BANK’S GROSS EARNINGS HIT N2.5 TRILLION IN H1 2025, REWARDS SHAREHOLDERS WITH N1.25 INTERIM DIVIDEND
BANKING

ZENITH BANK REWARDS SHAREHOLDERS WITH N1.25 KOBO INTERIM DIVIDEND, SETS STAGE FOR RECORD FULL-YEAR RETURNS

October 13, 2025
Fidelity Bags Awards for Best Export and Trade Support and Innovation
BANKING

Fidelity Bags Awards for Best Export and Trade Support and Innovation

October 13, 2025
Next Post

Family Homes Funds In Collaboration With UK/German Group To Build 30,000 Homes Across Nigeria

RECOMMENDED NEWS

Hashim to Opposition Politicians: Ethnic Blackmail Is a Dead Strategy, Face Real Development Issues

7 months ago

APC DENIES ATTACK ON PRESIDENT BUHARI IN KANO, CALLS FOR ARREST OF PDP’S PUBLICITY SECRETARY

3 years ago
TINUBU APPOINTS BABANGIDA CHAIRMAN OF THE BANK OF AGRICULTURE

TINUBU APPOINTS BABANGIDA CHAIRMAN OF THE BANK OF AGRICULTURE

3 months ago

OTOGE HAS NOT CHANGED THE FORTUNE OF KWARA NORTH, SAYS LAWAL, SDP GUBER HOPEFUL

3 years ago

FOLLOW US

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

POPULAR NEWS

  • TINUBU SIGNS  FOUR TAX BILLS INTO LAW TO TRANSFORM FISCAL, REVENUE FRAMEWORK

    BREAKING: TINUBU CHANGES SERVICE CHIEFS

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • VIEWPOINT: HERE IS THE CURRICULUM VITAE OF NEW SERVICE CHIEFS

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • SOUTH WEST GOVERNORS, STAKEHOLDERS RALLY FOR POWER DEVOLUTION, REGIONAL GROWTH AT PARLEY IN ONDO

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • PRESIDENT TINUBU SIGNS INSTRUMENT OF CLEMENCY AND PARDONS, MOVES SECRETARIAT OF PREROGATIVE OF MERCY COMMITTEE TO JUSTICE MINISTRY

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Runsewe Bags ‘Pillar of Niverian Tourism and Culture’ Award

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
ADVERTISEMENT
Newsroom Nigeria

The NEWSROOM NIGERIA is an independent, liberal on – line news platform committed to the right of the individual to pursue his economic happiness, without undue interference of the state. It shall promote the rights of the individual; right to freedom of worship and conscience, and to hold opinions and impact same without hindrance, subject to such laws are as consistent with the constitution and necessary for the protection of the rights of others.

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Contact

© 2025 Newsroom Nigeria - Designed by Semasir Connect.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Across the Nation
    • Crime Watch
    • Metro
    • Political Arena
  • Politics
  • Opinions
  • Crime and Court
    • Judiciary
  • Business
    • Banking
    • Business and Economy
    • Business Life

© 2025 Newsroom Nigeria - Designed by Semasir Connect.