Unity Bank, AquaEarth Consulting partner on sustainability practices

As part of its commitment to global and national sustainability standards aimed at enhancing its role in responsible banking and sustainable finance, Unity Bank Plc has successfully completed a transformative project to strengthen its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and sustainability framework in partnership with AquaEarth Consulting.

The collaborative project focused on a comprehensive review and enhancement of Unity Bank’s ESG practices, resulting in the development of robust policies, frameworks, and a forward-looking sustainability strategy. AquaEarth Consulting, a sustainability advisory firm, provided strategic leadership, leveraging its expertise to design bespoke solutions tailored to the Bank’s unique needs.

The partnership began with an in-depth analysis of Unity Bank’s existing ESG framework, identifying key areas for improvement. From this foundation, a suite of actionable policies was developed to address critical environmental, social, and governance considerations. This effort reflects the Bank’s commitment to driving meaningful impact and positioning itself as a leader in sustainable finance.

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Recognising the importance of staff engagement, Unity Bank organized extensive training sessions for employees at all levels. These programmes equipped staff with the knowledge and tools to seamlessly integrate ESG principles into their daily operations. This comprehensive approach aimed to promote a culture of sustainability across the organization and strengthen its alignment with global best practices.

A key outcome of the collaboration was the creation of a detailed sustainability strategy, which outlines Unity Bank’s long-term goals. This roadmap features actionable steps, measurable targets, and key performance indicators (KPIs) that will guide the Bank’s efforts to deliver value to stakeholders while contributing to Nigeria’s economic and environmental development.1

Commenting on the initiative, Tomi Somefun, CEO of Unity Bank Plc, said: “This milestone is a testament to Unity Bank’s unwavering commitment to responsible banking and sustainability. Our collaboration with AquaEarth Consulting has positioned us to not only meet the growing demand for ESG-aligned practices but also play a leading role in advancing Nigeria’s sustainability agenda. We are proud to take this significant step towards building a greener and more inclusive future.”

Hope Moses-Ashike

Hope Moses-Ashike is an Associate Editor, Banking and Finance, with more than a decade of experience reporting on Nigeria’s financial system and broader economy. She closely tracks market movements, monetary policy decisions, company disclosures, regulatory actions, economic indicators, and global developments, and interprets what they mean for businesses, investors, policymakers, and households. Her reporting helps readers understand complex issues such as inflation trends, foreign exchange market dynamics, interest rate decisions, bank performance, and investment risks. She also covers major international events and periodically travels to Washington, D.C., to report on the World Bank/IMF Spring and Annual Meetings. Her dedication to financial journalism has earned her multiple recognitions and invitations to high-level professional development programmes. She is an alumna of the International Visitors Leadership Programme (IVLP) in the United States and holds an Advanced Financial Journalism Certificate from the Press Association Training in London, UK. Her other notable achievements include completing the Lagos Business School CMC Programme, the Bloomberg Media Africa Initiative Programme, and a Master Class in Journalism at Rhodes University in South Africa.