Access Bank Bank PLC has been awarded the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) Green Building Certification for its headquarters complex in Osu-Accra.
This certification recognizes the bank’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
The initiative is expected to yield significant benefits, including a 29% reduction in energy consumption and a 25% reduction in water usage. These savings will enable Access Bank to improve its operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance its services to customers and shareholders.
At the certification hand-over ceremony, Olumide Olatunji, Managing Director of Access Bank Ghana, emphasized the bank’s dedication to sustainable banking practices. “Achieving the IFC’s EDGE certification is a testament to our unwavering commitment to sustainability,” he said.
Olatunji also highlighted the financial benefits of the initiative, noting that reducing costs is essential to increasing profitability. “By cutting our cost-to-income ratio, we will be able to benefit our stakeholders and create long-term value,” he added.
Dr. Dahlia Khalifa, Regional Director for Central Africa and Anglophone West Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), highlighted the significance of the EDGE program in promoting green building practices worldwide.
“The EDGE program provides a standardized approach to designing and certifying resource-efficient buildings,” Dr. Khalifa explained. “This certification underscores the importance of integrating green building practices to create a positive impact on the environment and society.”
In Ghana, the EDGE program has already made a substantial impact, with over 800,000 square meters of various buildings – including offices, homes, hospitals, retail stores, warehouses, resorts, and light industries – receiving EDGE certification.
Source: Bernard K Dadzie/Greater Accra Region
