UBA Advances Green Finance, Sustainability With Climate Action Week

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has unveiled an initiative designed to deepen climate awareness, promote responsible environmental practices and advance sustainable finance across its African and international operations.

Known as Climate Action Week, the five-day campaign, themed Banking on Africa’s Climate Future, runs from October 26 to 30, 2026.

It reflects the bank’s commitment to integrating environmental responsibility into its operations, customer engagement and financing solutions.

“Climate change is no longer a distant environmental concern; it is increasingly shaping everyday life across Africa. We see its effects in rising food costs, increased energy demand and flooding that disrupts homes, businesses and livelihoods.

“At UBA, we believe that building a sustainable future requires collective action, beginning with the choices we make at work, at home and in our communities.

“Through this Climate Action Week, we are encouraging every member of the UBA Tribe, alongside our customers and other stakeholders, to embrace practical, sustainable habits and inspire others to do the same,” the chief executive of UBA, Mr Oliver Alawuba, said.

Business Post reports that Climate Action Week commenced today with the deployment of waste segregation bins across UBA offices and measures to reduce the use of single-use plastics at the company’s head offices. These activities underscore UBA’s commitment to translating sustainability principles into practical actions within its workplace and across its wider ecosystem.

Throughout the week, UBA will disseminate educational content across its media and digital platforms to highlight the causes and consequences of climate change, including its impact on food prices, energy consumption and urban flooding.

The campaign will also promote responsible plastic disposal, recycling and the critical role of financial institutions in financing clean energy, sustainable agriculture and other environmentally responsible businesses.

As part of its community engagement component, UBA staff volunteers will participate in a Group-wide clean-up exercise on Saturday, November 7, in major cities across its markets. In Nigeria, the exercise will take place in Lagos, Kano and Port Harcourt, mobilising employees to contribute directly to cleaner and healthier communities.

As part of its stakeholder engagement activities, the lender will sponsor Climate Convergence Week in Lagos on Friday, October 30, where the Bank will deliver a speaking session and participate in a panel discussion.

The engagement will provide an opportunity to showcase UBA Green Finance, highlight the financial institution’s sustainability initiatives and explore how financial institutions can support Africa’s transition to a more sustainable and climate-resilient economy.