The green economy – a future-focused way of incorporating social protection and environmental stewardship into our model of economic growth – is a strategy that should dominate how the private sector does business. As a bank that aims to use our financial expertise to do good for individuals, families, business and society, our green economy vision to be a catalyst for sustainable economic growth in rural & semi-urban communities through replicable, innovative models with a focus on women, youth and people with disabilities.
In an era of climate crisis, geopolitical uncertainty, and technological disruption, companies are well placed to offer solutions to some of our most pressing challenges, and investing in the green economy is a way to reimagine the future of work and entrepreneurship – two key areas of development in South Africa.
