Fidelity Bank Ghana has concluded its third annual Sustainability Conference with a major pledge of more than GHS 500,000 to support young creative entrepreneurs, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable and inclusive growth.
The event, held at The Palms by Eagles, was themed “Aligning Finance with Climate Action” and brought together stakeholders from finance, business, and development sectors. It also marked the finale of the bank’s Orange Inspire Creative Challenge, where innovative ventures were rewarded with funding to scale their ideas.
Love Ankara emerged as the overall winner, receiving GHS 150,000. Church of Stories and Stay by Plan were each awarded GHS 100,000, while Abrita Holdings and GRC Concepts secured GHS 50,000 apiece.
In a surprise announcement, Fidelity Bank’s Managing Director, Julian Opuni, revealed that the remaining three finalists Fashion Xcel, O Games Studio, and Experience Africa VR would also receive GHS 25,000 each, ensuring all eight finalists walked away with financial support.
Opuni commended the finalists for their resilience and creativity, saying, “The journey to this stage has been rigorous, and every finalist deserves recognition. This is why we made sure no one left without support, because we believe in the potential of every creative who made it this far.”
Emma Maame Efua Tandoh, founder of Love Ankara, expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity, calling it a turning point for her business after years of struggling to access funding. “We are going to be ambassadors for Fidelity Bank, and we are going to run with the education, the knowledge, and the training that you have given us,” she said.
The conference also highlighted Fidelity Bank’s growing reputation as a leader in sustainable finance. Ghana’s new UN Resident Coordinator, Zia Choudhury, praised the bank for aligning with international sustainability standards by signing the UN Principles for Responsible Banking and joining UNEP’s Finance Initiative.
He pointed to its expanding green portfolio, which includes concessional loans for electric vehicles and financing renewable energy systems for schools and hospitals, as proof that climate action can complement business success.
Panel discussions explored Ghana’s progress in structuring climate finance and sustainable banking frameworks. One session stressed the importance of aligning local efforts with global standards to attract investment, while another emphasized building resilience and supporting businesses to adopt ESG principles and data-driven strategies.
In closing remarks, Nana Yaa Afriyie Ofori-Koree, Head of Partnerships, Sustainability and CSR at Fidelity Bank, underscored that the conference was about action rather than rhetoric. She announced the upcoming launch of the Fidelity 2026–2030 Sustainability Strategy, which will guide the bank’s role in Ghana’s green transition.
Organized in collaboration with UN Ghana, the Institute of Sustainability Professionals Ghana, Joy FM, Joy Business, and The Palms by Eagles, the conference reinforced Fidelity Bank’s position as a key driver of climate finance and inclusive economic growth in Ghana.
