Zenith Bank PLC 2019 SR

The report highlights Zenith Bank's 2019 sustainability performance, focusing on its transition into sustainable finance and alignment with global standards like the GRI and UN Sustainable Development Goals. Key achievements include joining the Principles for Responsible Banking as a founding signatory and screening 90% of credit transactions for environmental and social risks. The bank significantly expanded its financial inclusion efforts, reaching over 737,000 previously unbanked individuals and increasing solar-powered ATMs to 1,012. Despite a 37% increase in total greenhouse gas emissions due to higher diesel consumption, the bank is investing in a new gas-powered Energy Centre to mitigate its footprint. Socially, the bank invested N2.73 billion in community initiatives and N1.23 billion in employee training.

Company: Zenith Bank PLC

Sector: Financials

Country: Nigeria

Year: 2019

Type: SR

Pages: 128

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Zenith Bank PLC

Zenith Bank PLC 2019 Sustainability Report

Sustainability Report

The report highlights Zenith Bank's 2019 sustainability performance, focusing on its transition into sustainable finance and alignment with global standards like the GRI and UN Sustainable Development Goals. Key achievements include joining the Principles for Responsible Banking as a founding signatory and screening 90% of credit transactions for environmental and social risks. The bank significantly expanded its financial inclusion efforts, reaching over 737,000 previously unbanked individuals and increasing solar-powered ATMs to 1,012. Despite a 37% increase in total greenhouse gas emissions due to higher diesel consumption, the bank is investing in a new gas-powered Energy Centre to mitigate its footprint. Socially, the bank invested N2.73 billion in community initiatives and N1.23 billion in employee training.

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Document Details

Report Year

2019

Reporting Period

Jan 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019

Fiscal Year

2019

Published

Oct 28, 2020

Type

Sustainability Report

Language

English

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Standards & Assurance

Reporting Standards

Materiality Assessment

Assurance

Assurance Provider

Assurance Standard

Sustainable Development Goals

Other Standards

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Women on Board

Women in Management

Employees