Senior executives from Access Holdings Plc have joined global leaders in Marrakech, Morocco, for the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Regional Roundtable on Sustainable Finance for Africa and the Middle East, taking place from May 6–7, 2025.
Representing Access Holdings at the high-level event are Amaechi Okobi, Chief Brand and Communications Officer; Edmund Otaigbe, Group Head of Credit Administration, Governance & Project Monitoring; and Njideka Esomeju, Group Head of Products and Segments. They will share insights on aligning finance with environmental and social goals as part of the company’s strong commitment to sustainability and inclusive economic transition.
The roundtable convenes regulators, policymakers, and financial sector leaders to address pressing sustainability issues such as climate adaptation and mitigation, nature-positive finance, carbon finance, and the just transition. A key focus is on how financial institutions can support climate resilience in vulnerable sectors across Africa and the Middle East.
Discussions will also tackle unlocking private capital for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring financial inclusion, and creating pathways for small businesses and underserved communities to thrive in the green economy.
Notable speakers at the forum include Mahmoud Mohieldin, UN Special Envoy on Financing the 2030 Agenda; Louise Gardiner of the IFC; Lily Burge of the Climate Bonds Initiative; and senior representatives from central banks and capital market authorities in Egypt, Morocco, and Kenya.
Access Holdings’ participation underscores its strategic focus on sustainable economic growth that is both profitable and socially responsible. With operations in 24 countries across three continents and a customer base exceeding 60 million, the group continues to lead innovation in sustainability, digital transformation, and inclusive finance.
The UNEP FI Regional Roundtable serves as a key platform for fostering collaboration and shaping policies that will drive a greener, more resilient financial future for Africa and the Middle East
