Equity Group has released its fourth annual sustainability report for 2024, themed “A Sustainable World is a Transformed Africa.” The report underscores the Group’s leadership in driving socio-economic and environmental transformation across the continent.
A central focus of the 2024 report is Equity Group Foundation’s Social Protection pillar, which has expanded support for refugees, host communities, and vulnerable populations. Through strategic partnerships, financial inclusion, capacity-building, and green financing, Equity continues to empower marginalized communities towards resilience, self-reliance, and sustainable livelihoods.
Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi, emphasized that sustainability remains central to Equity’s strategy. “Sustainability is not just a goal for Equity Group; it defines how we do business. By embedding sustainability into every aspect of our operations, we are future-proofing our business while empowering people and protecting the planet,” he said.
Chairman Prof. Isaac Macharia echoed these sentiments, reaffirming that sustainability is integral to the Group’s governance and purpose. “True prosperity is shared prosperity,” he noted, emphasizing the Group’s commitment to delivering long-term value through resilience, innovation, and shared growth.
The 2024 report highlights Equity’s Tri-Engine Model, which integrates the private sector, philanthropy, and government partnerships to deliver measurable impact. The bank’s efforts have earned it global recognition, including being ranked the Second Strongest Banking Brand in the World by Brand Finance and Euromoney’s Best Bank for Corporate Social Responsibility in Africa.
Equity’s sustainability approach in 2024 centers on three pillars: environmentally responsible operations, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) excellence, and strategic collaboration through the Africa Recovery and Resilience Plan (ARRP).
Operating across seven African markets Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, the DRC, and Ethiopia Equity continues to demonstrate that sustainable growth and shared prosperity are vital to Africa’s transformation.
