Coronation Group recently concluded its second annual Brand and Sustainability Week, a comprehensive initiative that underscores the financial services conglomerate’s commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, while strengthening its position as Africa’s prosperity partner.
Running from September 22 to 26, the week-long programme brought together teams across Coronation’s four business segments—Insurance, Asset Management, Banking, and Technology—to engage in activities centred on sustainable business practices and corporate citizenship.
The initiative reflects Coronation’s broader mission to provide transformational solutions for Africa’s challenges, embedding sustainability into the core of its operations rather than treating it as an afterthought.
“Creating sustainable wealth extends beyond financial returns,” said Ngozi Akinyele, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Coronation Group, who oversees the Group’s sustainability initiatives. “It requires us to consider our environmental footprint, our social impact, and the governance structures that ensure we remain accountable to every stakeholder. This week reinforces our belief that true prosperity cannot be built on practices that compromise the future we’re trying to secure.”
Building on the success of the inaugural edition held in October 2024, this year’s programme featured educational sessions, collaborative workshops, and community-focused activities designed to translate awareness into tangible action. The week served as both a mirror and a catalyst, reflecting Coronation’s values whilst propelling the organisation towards deeper integration of ESG principles across all touchpoints.
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A significant highlight of the Group’s ongoing sustainability efforts is its platinum partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) and participation in the Green Recovery Nigeria Project. Through this collaboration, Coronation has committed to planting 600 trees as part of a national initiative dedicated to restoring forest cover, conserving biodiversity, and enhancing climate resilience. The tree planting exercise, which commenced at the Lekki Conservation Centre, demonstrates measurable climate action aligned with the Environment theme of Coronation’s 12-point Sustainability Agenda and supports the achievement of UN Sustainable Development Goals 13 (Climate Action) and 15 (Life on Land). The partnership with NCF also provides Coronation employees with opportunities to volunteer in environmental projects, access conservation education, and contribute to building a culture of environmental responsibility that extends beyond the organisation.
The week concluded with renewed commitments across the Coronation ecosystem, positioning the Group to continue delivering innovative solutions that address Africa’s unique challenges whilst building a prosperous future for generations to come.