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Sustainable Banking Principles and Sector Guidance Notes

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Summary

The Sustainable Banking Principles and Sector Guidance Notes 2019 is a set of guidelines developed by the Bank of Ghana to promote sustainable and responsible banking practices in Ghana. The principles provide a framework for banks to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into their business operations, risk management, and decision-making processes. The guidance notes provide detailed guidance on how to implement the principles and specific areas of ESG risk and opportunity that banks should consider. The Sustainable Banking Principles and Sector Guidance Notes are designed to be voluntary and flexible, allowing banks to tailor their approach to their specific circumstances and priorities. They are also aligned with international best practices, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the Equator Principles.

Issuer

Ghana

Year

2019

Region

Africa

Issuer (type)

Bank of Ghana (Central Bank)

Instrument type

Principles

Disclosure instrument

Yes

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Text analysis

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    • E focus: climate change, conservation, cyanide management, deforestation, degradation, effluent treatment, emissions, energy, energy use, environment, environmental management, environmental policy, fisheries, forests, fresh water, ghg emissions, green building, greenhouse gas, hazardous substance, hazardous substances, hazardous waste, land use, offshore well, oil spill, oil spills, pollution, radioactive waste, recycling, renewable energy, renewables, resource efficiency, soil, solid waste, sustainable agriculture, sustainable products, waste, water, water management, water quality, water scarcity, water use, wetlands, biodiversity
    • S focus: children, community development, compensation, discrimination, diversity, employee training, employment practices, financial inclusion, forced labour, gender equality, gender pay, human rights, recruiting, recruitment, social impacts, temporary workers, basic services
    • G focus: bribery, community development, corruption, employee training, employment practices, financial inclusion, forced labour, gender equality, gender pay, human rights, lobbying, social impacts, temporary workers, basic services
    • Accommodation, Administrative services, Agriculture, Arts, Construction, Education, Finance, Health, Information, Management, Manufacturing, Mining, Professional services, Public administration, Real estate, Retail trade, Transportation, Wholesale trade