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UBA Launches Climate Action Week to Promote Sustainability Across Africa
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has initiated a five-day Climate Action Week from October 26 to 30, 2026, themed Banking on Africa’s Climate Future. The campaign aims to deepen climate awareness, reduce environmental impact through waste segregation and plastic reduction, and promote sustainable finance in clean energy and agriculture. Activities include employee education, digital awareness campaigns, and community clean-up exercises in major Nigerian cities
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa Plc, has launched a Group-wide Climate Action Week to deepen climate awareness, promote responsible environmental practices and advance sustainable finance across its African and international operations
The five-day campaign, running from October 26 to 30, 2026, is themed “Banking on Africa’s Climate Future” and reflects the Bank’s commitment to integrating environmental responsibility into its operations, customer engagement and financing solutions. The initiative commenced with the deployment of waste segregation bins across UBA offices and measures to reduce the use of single-use plastics at the Bank’s head offices
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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 the campaign’s 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.
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UBA’s group managing director/chief executive officer, Oliver Alawuba, emphasised the importance of collective responsibility in addressing the growing impact of climate change
“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,” Alawuba said
As part of its stakeholder engagement activities, UBA will sponsor Climate Convergence Week in Lagos on Friday, October 30, during which the Bank will deliver a keynote address and participate in a panel discussion. The engagement will provide an opportunity to showcase UBA Green Finance, highlight the Bank’s sustainability initiatives and explore how financial institutions can support Africa’s transition to a more sustainable and climate-resilient economy
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“Through UBA Green Finance, we seek to support eligible businesses investing in cleaner technologies and more sustainable operations. By helping customers explore financing solutions aligned with their needs, we can contribute to a more resilient private sector while unlocking opportunities for sustainable economic growth across Africa,” Alawuba further said. In a step towards further strengthening its sustainability capabilities, UBA is set to join the Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria .
The move is expected to deepen the Bank’s environmental, social and governance expertise and support the continued professional development of its employees in sustainability-related disciplines. The Climate Action Week forms part of UBA’s broader sustainability strategy, which integrates environmental responsibility into its Customer First philosophy through responsible business practices, employee engagement, community initiatives and green finance
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