Zenith Bank, Access Bank Lead ESG Practices in Nigerian Financial Sector

The 2025 IPMC ESG report highlights Zenith Bank PLC, Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, and Access Holdings PLC as driving ESG practices in Nigeria's financial sector. These banks have shown strong governance maturity and transparency in ESG reporting.

Zenith Bank scored 39% overall in ESG, with a focus on environmental, social, and governance aspects. The report emphasizes the need for improved climate risk disclosure and the adoption of green lending frameworks in the Nigerian financial services sector.