UBA Flags Off Climate Action Week to Drive Green Finance

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has launched a Group-wide Climate Action Week to deepen climate awareness and advance sustainable finance across its operations in Africa and beyond.

The five-day campaign, themed “Banking on Africa’s Climate Future,” runs from October 26 to 30, 2026, and seeks to integrate environmental responsibility into the Bank’s operations, customer engagement and financing solutions.

Activities kicked off with the deployment of waste segregation bins and measures to cut single-use plastics at UBA offices.

According to the Bank, the week-long initiative will feature educational content on the causes and effects of climate change on food prices, energy consumption and urban flooding, as well as advocacy for responsible waste disposal and recycling.

It will also highlight the role of financial institutions in financing clean energy, sustainable agriculture and other green businesses.

As part of community engagement, UBA staff volunteers will embark on a clean-up exercise on Saturday, November 7, across major cities. In Nigeria, the exercise will hold in Lagos, Kano and Port Harcourt.

Speaking on the initiative, UBA’s Group Managing Director/CEO, Oliver Alawuba, said climate change is no longer a distant threat but a reality shaping daily life in Africa.

“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,” Alawuba said.

He noted that climate risks affect business continuity and economic growth, adding that through UBA Green Finance, the Bank is supporting businesses investing in cleaner technologies.

As part of the week, UBA will also sponsor Climate Convergence Week in Lagos on October 30, where it will showcase its green finance solutions and ESG initiatives.

The Bank also disclosed plans to join the Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN) to deepen its ESG expertise.

UBA said the Climate Action Week aligns with its broader sustainability strategy anchored on its Customer First philosophy.