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    We are committed to driving Africa's growth in a sustainable and responsible manner wherever we operate. Our focus is on creating positive impact for our clients, our employees, our communities, and the environment.

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    Here at Standard Bank Group, we’re passionate about driving sustainable, inclusive growth across Africa. The kind of growth that will make a positive and lasting impact on all our lives. And we put Africa’s dreams, our clients’ dreams, and our people’s dreams at the heart of everything we do.

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    Why wait? Together, we'll drive Africa’s growth.

    At Standard Bank Group, we believe in bringing all kinds of ambitions to life. Why wait to make a difference? We're harnessing Africa's limitless potential for growth and helping to build better lives across the continent. And for you? We'll work together to develop and champion your career, so you can become the best you can be.
    Why wait for a rewarding career? Discover a range of opportunities and benefits.

    Join us at Standard Bank and experience continuous personalised learning, exciting career opportunities, and a range of benefits designed to help you be your best self, both inside and outside of work. Why wait? Your ideal career awaits.

    As a leading Africa-focused financial services group and an innovative player on the global stage, we can offer a wealth of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the most talented, motivated pioneers. Why wait to make your mark?

    Why wait to unleash africa's potential?

    Your journey starts here. Africa: a continent bursting with possibilities and limitless potential. At Standard Bank Group, we're creating opportunities for all of Africa's people. But we can't do it alone. Why wait to realise your own potential?

    We're looking for talented individuals with ambition for their own future – and Africa's. Fearless individuals who see things for what they can be and understand that hard work can change the world. If you're ready to show up every day, at your very best, and do all it takes to grow Africa.

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    See how we are connecting Africa through infrastructure, by investing in transportation networks and industrial hubs for a thriving economy.
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Climate-related financial disclosures report
3 Climate related Report

Enabling a just transition for Africa

At Standard Bank Group, we believe that the financial services sector must play a leadership role in addressing the climate crisis.

Our Climate Journey

Our climate journey reflects our commitment to maximising opportunities for sustainable and inclusive growth across the African continent.

2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
ESG governance and risk management
  • Published the group climate policy and priority sector targets
  • Updated relevant SBG policies to align with the Climate Policy
  • Joined Partnership for Carbon Accounting
  • Financials (PCAF) and committed to applying the PCAF methodology over the next three years to measure the financed emissions of our customers
  • Engaging with stakeholders on the Just Energy Transition in South Africa to inform group strategy and offering
  • Establishing a transitional finance framework
  • Launching a learning framework to deepen understanding of climate change impacts and sustainable finance instruments, in partnership with African and International centres of expertise.
ESG governance and risk management
Awards
  • Local Markets ESG & Sustainable Finance Adviser of the Year at the Bonds & Loans Africa Awards.
Awards
2021
  • Selected priority sectors for phase 1 and began work to assess exposure to climate risk and set climate commitments and targets 
  • Hosted first annual climate change summit for clients and partners 
  • Launched bespoke climate-focused executive development programme with University of London’s School of Oriental and African (SOAS) 
  • Launched PowerPulse to provide solar PV solutions for businesses and LookSee for homeowners 
ESG governance and risk management
  • Adopted ESG governance framework, recognising ESG as separate risk type within non-financial risk and assigning clear accountability
  • Expanded board and management committee mandates to include oversight of ESG risk management
  • Integrated SEE metrics and ESG performance into SBG performance metrics
  • Developed performance dashboard to measure progress against our SEE strategy
  • Developed non-financial metrics for each of our SEE impact areas
  • Developed country-led SEE strategies
  • Adopted Fossil Fuel Finance Policy
  • Published interim TCFD-aligned report
  • Participated in the UNEPFI TCFD Pilot Programme Phase III to improve our climate risk management.
ESG governance and risk management
Products and services
  • Published Sustainable Bond Framework, aligned with the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) Green Bond Principles (GBP), Social Bond Principles (SBP) and the Sustainability Bond Guidelines
  • Issued inaugural USD200 million Green Bond, via private placement with IFC, the first bond issuance under our sustainable bond framework, Africa’s largest green bond and South Africa’s first offshore green bond issuance.
  • Issued several pioneering sustainability-linked loans and ESG-performance incentive loans
  • Offered ESG investment options through Standard Bank Isle of Man and Standard Bank Jersey, and Melville Douglas discretionary managed responsible portfolios, with a focus on renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.
Products and Services
Thought leadership
  • Sponsored the African Energy Journey webinar.
Thought Leadership
Market firsts
  • First SLL in the technology, media and entertainment, and technology sector (TMT) sector (Vodacom)
  • First offshore green bond in South Africa (SBSA)
  • First SLL in the real estate sector (Equites).
Market first
Awards
  • Best Investment Bank for Sustainable Finance, Global Finance.
Awards
ESG governance and risk management
  • Expanded integration of E&S screening, management and monitoring across business and credit functions (beyond CIB)
  • Expanded mandate of client risk committees to include assessment of ESG risks for new and existing client relationships
  • Adopted coal-fired power finance and thermal coal mining finance policies
  • Tabled first South Africa shareholder resolution on climate risk
  • Established Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) working group.
ESG governance and risk management
Products and Services
Established a dedicated sustainable finance business unit mandated to partner with clients to develop tailored sustainable finance solutions
Launched OneFarm as a pilot in Kasese, Uganda.
Products and Services
Thought leadership
  • Founding signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB)
  • Co-chair of UNEP FI Banking Board.
Thought Leadership
Market Firsts
  • First Green Infrastructure Bond in Nigeria (NSP-SPV PowerCorp Plc.)
  • First Green Bond in East Africa (Acorn)
  • First sustainability-linked loan (SLL) in Africa (Curro)
Market first
Awards
  • Project Finance Deal of the Year by Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa for the Acorn Green Bond
  • Local Currency Bond Deal of the Year by Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa for the NSP Green Bond.
Awards
ESG governance and risk management
  • Adopted social, economic and environmental (SEE) impact as a strategic value driver. SEE impact areas informed by UN SDGs and directly relevant to our core business
  • Strengthened environmental and social (E&S) risk governance standard and policy.
ESG governance and risk management
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2022
ESG governance and risk management
  • Published the group climate policy and priority sector targets
  • Updated relevant SBG policies to align with the Climate Policy
  • Joined Partnership for Carbon Accounting
  • Financials (PCAF) and committed to applying the PCAF methodology over the next three years to measure the financed emissions of our customers
  • Engaging with stakeholders on the Just Energy Transition in South Africa to inform group strategy and offering
  • Establishing a transitional finance framework
  • Launching a learning framework to deepen understanding of climate change impacts and sustainable finance instruments, in partnership with African and International centres of expertise.
ESG governance and risk management
Awards
  • Local Markets ESG & Sustainable Finance Adviser of the Year at the Bonds & Loans Africa Awards.
Awards
2021
2021
  • Selected priority sectors for phase 1 and began work to assess exposure to climate risk and set climate commitments and targets 
  • Hosted first annual climate change summit for clients and partners 
  • Launched bespoke climate-focused executive development programme with University of London’s School of Oriental and African (SOAS) 
  • Launched PowerPulse to provide solar PV solutions for businesses and LookSee for homeowners 
2020
ESG governance and risk management
  • Adopted ESG governance framework, recognising ESG as separate risk type within non-financial risk and assigning clear accountability
  • Expanded board and management committee mandates to include oversight of ESG risk management
  • Integrated SEE metrics and ESG performance into SBG performance metrics
  • Developed performance dashboard to measure progress against our SEE strategy
  • Developed non-financial metrics for each of our SEE impact areas
  • Developed country-led SEE strategies
  • Adopted Fossil Fuel Finance Policy
  • Published interim TCFD-aligned report
  • Participated in the UNEPFI TCFD Pilot Programme Phase III to improve our climate risk management.
ESG governance and risk management
Products and services
  • Published Sustainable Bond Framework, aligned with the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) Green Bond Principles (GBP), Social Bond Principles (SBP) and the Sustainability Bond Guidelines
  • Issued inaugural USD200 million Green Bond, via private placement with IFC, the first bond issuance under our sustainable bond framework, Africa’s largest green bond and South Africa’s first offshore green bond issuance.
  • Issued several pioneering sustainability-linked loans and ESG-performance incentive loans
  • Offered ESG investment options through Standard Bank Isle of Man and Standard Bank Jersey, and Melville Douglas discretionary managed responsible portfolios, with a focus on renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.
Products and Services
Thought leadership
  • Sponsored the African Energy Journey webinar.
Thought Leadership
Market firsts
  • First SLL in the technology, media and entertainment, and technology sector (TMT) sector (Vodacom)
  • First offshore green bond in South Africa (SBSA)
  • First SLL in the real estate sector (Equites).
Market first
Awards
  • Best Investment Bank for Sustainable Finance, Global Finance.
Awards
2019
ESG governance and risk management
  • Expanded integration of E&S screening, management and monitoring across business and credit functions (beyond CIB)
  • Expanded mandate of client risk committees to include assessment of ESG risks for new and existing client relationships
  • Adopted coal-fired power finance and thermal coal mining finance policies
  • Tabled first South Africa shareholder resolution on climate risk
  • Established Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) working group.
ESG governance and risk management
Products and Services
Established a dedicated sustainable finance business unit mandated to partner with clients to develop tailored sustainable finance solutions
Launched OneFarm as a pilot in Kasese, Uganda.
Products and Services
Thought leadership
  • Founding signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB)
  • Co-chair of UNEP FI Banking Board.
Thought Leadership
Market Firsts
  • First Green Infrastructure Bond in Nigeria (NSP-SPV PowerCorp Plc.)
  • First Green Bond in East Africa (Acorn)
  • First sustainability-linked loan (SLL) in Africa (Curro)
Market first
Awards
  • Project Finance Deal of the Year by Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa for the Acorn Green Bond
  • Local Currency Bond Deal of the Year by Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa for the NSP Green Bond.
Awards
2018
ESG governance and risk management
  • Adopted social, economic and environmental (SEE) impact as a strategic value driver. SEE impact areas informed by UN SDGs and directly relevant to our core business
  • Strengthened environmental and social (E&S) risk governance standard and policy.
ESG governance and risk management
Our climate policy
Climate-related financial disclosures report