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Ghana’s central bank mandates ESG integration in lending by 2026 to boost sustainability and financial resilience.
Ghana’s central bank is pushing banks to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into lending, especially in the extractive sector, which makes up about 20% of GDP.
Second Deputy Governor Matilda Asante-Asiedu stressed that sustainable financing supports long-term profitability and reduces risks.
A new Climate-Related Financial Risk Directive requires financial institutions to address climate risks by 2026, with a new Climate and Sustainability Office overseeing compliance.
ESG adoption has risen from 42.2% in 2021 to over 73.6% by March 2025.
The move aims to combat illegal mining, protect ecosystems, and ensure financial resilience amid climate threats like erratic weather and coastal degradation.
El banco central de Ghana ordena la integración de los aspectos ESG en los préstamos para 2026 para impulsar la sostenibilidad y la resiliencia financiera.