Access Group Corporation
Abstract: The 2023 Group Sustainability Report provides an overview of sustainability performance, highlighting progress in driving positive impact across operations, the marketplace, and the communities we serve. It underscores the belief that sustainability is integral to long-term success and the responsibility to create value for all stakeholders. It provides a report of the sustainability performance, activities and initiatives of Access Group {Access Holdings Plc, Access Bank Plc, Access Pensions Limited, Access Insurance Brokerage Limited, Hydrogen Payment Services Company Limited} from January to December 2023. Our disclosures are inline with global standards based on the principles and frameworks we are signed on to. By doing so, we aim to contribute to sustainable business practices and provide stakeholders with consistent, decision-useful information. This report reflects our aspiration to build a resilient financial ecosystem that addresses material sustainability and climate-related risks and opportunities. It highlights our progress across several dimensions: ? Governance: This section describes our approach to integrating sustainability into decision-making, leadership activities, risk management, and oversight structures. ? Strategy: This section describes our sustainability goals and plans to address Access Group | Sustainability Report 2023 5 material environmental, social, and climaterelated risks and opportunities. ? Risk Management: This section describes the processes for identifying, assessing, and managing sustainability-related and climaterelated risks. ? Metrics and Targets: This section shows the interplay between our financial and nonfinancial performance and progress across the environmental, social, governance and economic journey. The 2023 Group Sustainability Report illustrates our unwavering commitment to creating positive, longterm environmental and social impacts that extend beyond financial gain. It serves as a testament to our dedication to global best practices and continuous learning in sustainability reporting. As we adopt and evolve with the ISSB standards, we strive to foster a culture of accountability, inclusivity, and resilience in our operations. This report is prepared in compliance with the IFRS ISSB S1 and S2 standards and the GRI Standards, the most widely adopted sustainability reporting framework. This report is an essential tool for stakeholders. It provides a comprehensive understanding of our sustainability strategy and its implementation across the Group