Prudential Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability with the sixth edition of its “Tree for Life Restoration” initiative, planting over 200 trees at the Achimota Forest Reserve.
The exercise brought together staff from various branches and units of the bank, officials of the Forestry Commission, and media representatives to support ongoing efforts to restore degraded and deforested landscapes across the country.
Speaking at the event, the Executive Head of Operations, Felix Apau Awuku, said the initiative goes beyond symbolic tree planting and reflects the bank’s broader commitment to environmental stewardship.
“For us, it is not just a tree planting exercise, but a reflection of who we are as a bank. Prudential Bank is not only dedicated to financial growth, but we are also very much interested in environmental sustainability,” he said.
He disclosed that the bank has maintained two planting sites over the past six years — the Achimota Forest Reserve and another at Chipa in the Eastern Region — as part of its long-term sustainability programme.
“We came here this morning with our colleagues, and several of them are already in the forest planting trees. It shows our commitment, unity of purpose, and the responsibility we share as a corporate entity,” he added.
The Range Manager at the Achimota Forest Reserve, Emelia Oduro, welcomed the bank’s continued partnership and encouraged other institutions to emulate Prudential Bank’s example.
She noted that the Achimota Forest Reserve, which spans about 144 hectares, is the only remaining forest reserve in the Greater Accra Region and plays a key role in reducing erosion and moderating weather conditions.
“Today, we are planting mahogany, melicia and melina to restore degraded areas. This helps reduce the harsh effects of climate change,” she said.
Also speaking at the event, the Unit Head of Public Relations at Prudential Bank, Benett Frimpong, said the bank’s sustainability agenda extends beyond tree planting to include internal environmental practices.
“Our sustainability agenda goes beyond tree planting. It is reflected in our internal operations, waste management practices, energy conservation efforts, even the food we consume and what we use in eating them. We have an entire sustainability unit ensuring our practices are up to standard,” he said.
He called on corporate institutions to support environmental initiatives to help combat climate change.
“Climate change affects us all. We entreat corporate Ghana to come together to support initiatives like this so that collectively, we can make Ghana and the world a safer and more sustainable place,” he added.
The “Tree for Life Restoration” initiative forms a key part of Prudential Bank’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda, with continued collaboration with the Forestry Commission and staff participation.
