Overview Our Sustainability Vision:We seek to create a sustainable future for all Ghanaians by supporting inclusive economic growth, reducing our environmental footprint, maintaining high standards of governance and ethics, and engaging with our stakeholders to build trust and foster long-term partnerships. Our Sustainability Approach:Fidelity Bank sustainability is integrated into our core business practices, guided by the principles of responsible banking and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations. We take a holistic approach to sustainability, focusing on three key pillars: Sustainable Finance | Sustainable Operations | Corporate Social Responsibility ESG and Impact Policy Statement We therefore confirm our commitment to contributing to a sustainable future for all Ghanaians, by supporting inclusive economic growth, reducing our environmental footprint, maintaining high standards of governance and ethics, and engaging with our stakeholders to build trust and foster long term partnerships. The Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) and Impact Policy seeks to integrate environmental, social, governance and Impact considerations into the activities and operation of FBGL. The Policy is applicable, subject to internal criteria/thresholds, to FBGL and all its subsidiaries, our supply chain, and our customers. The policy is in line with our dedication to complying with the Bank of Ghana Sustainable Banking Principles, UNEP FI Principles of Responsible Banking, and the Sustainable Development Goals. FBGL to this end, commits to ensuring that we; • Adopt this ESG and Impact Policy and supporting procedures across the business; FBGL will assess, mitigate, and manage ESG and Impact risks across the business, on an ongoing basis. • Ensure that management commitment is demonstrated in the adequacy of resources devoted to active ownership and engagement management and training. • Track and monitor compliance with ESG and Impact requirements and entering active dialogue across the Business on material ESG and Impact issues, either directly or collectively with other shareholders to ensure implementation of identified action/management items. • Ensure that our personnel receive adequate training on ESG and Impact policies and procedures and other resources required to implement this Policy. • Ensure that our Business reports on ESG and Impact metrics, at the highest decision-making levels. • Enhance industry awareness of responsible banking and sustainable finance solutions by working towards bank industry leadership status in ESG and Impact performance. • Integrate ESG and Impact throughout FBGL’s operations, practices, and daily business processes. • Engage and encourage units across the Business to collaborate widely with their critical stakeholders and industry players to share knowledge and improvement of the management of ESG and Impact risks and opportunities. FBGL recognises that implementing, and continuously improving the management of ESG risks and Impact opportunities contributes to sustainable development and positive Impact creation. Sustainable development is core to delivering on FBGL’s growth objectives. Underpinning our corporate philosophy and growth path is an appreciation that our growth drivers cannot be achieved effectively without a committed focus to ESG management and sustainable development. This policy, in line with our commitment to continuous improvement, would be reviewed on a regular basis and revised as appropriate as appropriate considering legislative changes and improvement in best practice.
