Sustainability
At Standard Bank, sustainability is an imperative, not an option. We are committed to driving positive change across Africa by embedding sustainable practices into every solution we deliver. With a target to mobilise R450 billion in sustainable finance by 2028, and R230 billion already achieved by mid-2025, we are accelerating impact across the continent. Our efforts focus on business growth and job creation, financial health and inclusion, infrastructure development, and climate change mitigation and adaptation—partnering with businesses and communities to create lasting prosperity for Africa’s people.
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3 Oct 2024
Driving change and leveraging our expertise to advance the energy sector
In addition to providing solutions to our clients, our team is also committed to engaging with other industry stakeholders to ensure that we all play a role in accelerating growth within the industry. We will be lending our voice at the following events.
African insights
22 Jul 2024
Sustainable Growth in Lesotho: The Role of Standard Lesotho Bank in Major Infrastructure Projects
Insights from Ms. Keketso Rantekoa (Head Client Coverage, Lesotho)
Sectors
24 Jan 2024
Empowering SA businesses to beat loadshedding with solar solutions
An industry-first digital platform from Standard Bank assesses your business case for solar power and lets you compare proposals from accredited providers at no cost. Here’s how. by Trevor Crighton
Sectors
8 Jul 2024
Copper-rich Zambia has a rare opportunity to harness its critical minerals resources
Helen Lubamba, Stanbic Bank Zambia, Head of Corporate and Investment Banking
Sectors
5 Jul 2023
Driving sustainable growth through the power sector will need innovative thinking
The importance of a strong and sustainable power sector in supporting economic growth has been emphasised, as unprecedented levels of load shedding have had a negative impact on the economy.
African insights
7 Dec 2022
Financing the Just Energy Transition
Wendy Dobson, Head: Group Corporate Citizenship at Standard Bank Group
African insights
17 Jun 2022
Climate Transition in Emerging Economies
The Minister’s remarks on finding champions for climate transition are aligned to our bank’s areas of investment.