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
Zenith Bank PLC
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
Pages
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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