Sustainability & ESG

Building a sustainable, customer-first bank through responsible stewardship — fuelling inclusive prosperity, protecting the environment and securing a thriving future for Nigeria.

Sustainability Report View E-Bulletins

WEP Signatory NSBP Signatory Environmental Sustainability Bank of the Year · 2025

Our Sustainability Vision

“To redefine banking as a catalyst for environmental and social good — one that fuels inclusive prosperity, protects the environment, and secures a thriving future for Nigeria.”

Programs

Business Development Programs

Green Business Management Certificate Programme

Environment

Building a Sustainable Future

Education

Financial Literacy

Sustainability Pillars

Governing Responsibly

Upholding strong ethical standards and proper oversight to ensure accountability and long-term organizational growth.

Investing in People & Communities

Providing growth opportunities and supporting inclusive sustainable development initiatives across communities.

Innovating for the Future

Leveraging technology to enhance customer experience, ensure data security, and drive sustainable growth.

Operating Sustainably

Conducting business that minimizes environmental and social impact while providing sustainable banking services.

Signatory to the Women's Empowerment Principles (WEP)

Signatory to the Nigerian Sustainable Banking Principles (NSBP)

CSR Focus Areas

Health & Wellness Empowering women and girls and achieving gender equality Environmental Sustainability Quality Education Youth Development

Our Work In Pictures

Dairy cattle at Sebore International Farms, Adamawa State — Agricultural Development — Sebore Farms

Financial literacy session with schoolchildren — Financial Literacy Programmes

Renovated classroom at Archbishop Taylor Memorial School — Education — Archbishop Taylor School

Boxes of food items prepared for community distribution — Box of Joy — Community Outreach

Impact Stories

Agriculture · Adamawa State

Sebore International Farms

Through financial backing and structured support, we contributed to creating a cutting-edge dairy processing facility with 150,000L capacity and a 5-megawatt off-grid solar-powered plant in Adamawa State.

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Education & Youth Development

Archbishop Taylor Memorial Nursery & Primary School

Through our CSR pillars of Education and Youth Development, we've upgraded school facilities — from modern libraries to clean water systems — ensuring a better learning environment for the next generation.

Community · Lagos

Box of Joy

The Bank distributed boxes directly to low income individuals in Oniru, Elegushi and Festac. Inside these boxes were essential food items such as rice, cooking oil, and cassava granules (garri) — reaching more than 2,000 recipients across the three locations.

CSR Documentary

Community Development and SME Support

The development of sporting facilities at Banana Island Property Owners and Residents Association and our empowerment of SMEs.

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Our Journey

Colleagues at the launch of the ProvidusUnity Sustainability Charter

2025

Sustainability Charter & E-Bulletin

Established a comprehensive Sustainability Charter across 14 departments. Published our first Sustainability E-Bulletin — a new era of transparent impact reporting.

2023

Regal Women Launch

Launched the Regal Women initiative, furthering our commitment to women's empowerment and gender equality across Nigeria.

Women entrepreneurs at a Regal Women programme session

The ProvidusEco eco-friendly payment card

2022

ProvidusEco Card

Launched Nigeria's first eco-friendly payment card, pioneering sustainable banking solutions and setting a new industry standard in responsible finance.

2021

Recycling Partnership

Partnered with FREEE RECYCLE LIMITED, one of Nigeria's first tyre recycling businesses, to advance circular economy principles.

Recycled tyre material at a circular economy facility

SME owners at a ProvidusUnity business development programme

2020

SME Programme Launch

Launched the ProvidusUnity SME Programme, supporting small and medium enterprises with financing, advisory and business development tools across Nigeria.

Recognition & Awards

Environmental Sustainability Bank of the Year (ACI)
Highest Disbursement to Livestock Value Chain (DBN)
#2 in Best Workplaces in Banking in Nigeria · #2 in Best Workplaces in Nigeria
Unwavering Commitment and Consistent Support to the Foundation for Cancer Care
Caring Workplaces Award
International Payment Card of the Year Award
2 BAFI Awards: SME Empowerment and Outstanding Financial Growth and Strategic Expansion
Award of Excellence, Delta State Bankers Committee — Most Customer Friendly Bank
Award of Excellence, Delta State Bankers Committee — Compliance in Failed Transaction Resolution

Fastest Growing Bank of the Year — New Telegraph
Most Friendly New Gen Bank of the Year — Nigeria National SME Business Awards (NNSBA)
Continued Commitment to APEN's mission of advancing educational practices throughout Nigeria — Association of Private Educators in Nigeria
Overall Best Commercial Bank in Digital Banking Solution Delivery — Nexus
Appreciation Award — Rotary District 9110, Club of Isheri North
Recognition Award — Rotary District 9110
47th Conference Gold Sponsor — NOA
Development Bank of Nigeria Award — PFI with the Highest Disbursement to the Livestock Value Chain

Great Place to Work
Winner, Global Entrepreneurship Week National Partner of the Year
Financial Institution Partner of the Year — EDC Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Award
Customer Service Award — eTranzact
Symbol of Hope Award — Rotary Club of Ijoko
Outstanding Contribution to the Success of the Small and Medium Enterprises Fair — University of Ibadan
Corporate Award of Excellence — University of Ibadan Alumni Association Worldwide
Partnership for Sponsoring Olusegun Obasanjo Residential Youth Mentorship Retreat 4.0

BAFI (Business & Other Financial Institutions Awards) FINTECH Bank of the Year

Our Partners

Nigerian Conservation Foundation UN Women Africa Clean Up Initiative WARIF Enterprise Development Centre Novo Health Africa Junior Achievement Nigeria Foundation for Cancer Care Nigeria Climate Innovation Centre Rotary Club Global Entrepreneurship Festival Lagos State Government SMEDAN Leadway Health Insurance