ZB Bank attains global sustainability certification

STAFF WRITER

ZB Bank, a unit of  ZB Financial  Holdings Limited (ZBFHL),  has been awarded the Sustainable Standards Certification Initiative (SSCI) by the European Organisation for Sustainable Development (EOSD), positioning the institution as a leader in sustainable finance and global best practice.

The recognition comes as other banks work towards securing the same certification in line with Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) requirements.

ZBFHL chairperson, Agnes Makamure, hailed the milestone.
“This certification is not just a recognition, it is a declaration of intent,” Makamure said.
“It signals our readiness to lead in sustainable finance, not only in Zimbabwe but across Africa. As a group, we have adopted SSCI standards as a strategic compass: guiding how we operate, innovate, and grow. We thank the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) for walking this journey with us, and for championing a future where financial institutions are measured not just by profit, but by purpose.”

While the certification was awarded to ZB Bank, it reflects the unified standards adopted across the ZBFH group. As a diversified financial services provider spanning banking, insurance, and investments, ZBFH said it remains committed to sustainable growth and regional expansion, fully aligned with its purpose of improving lives through service.

For clients and stakeholders, the certification signals a future-focused institution ready to lead responsibly, innovate, and grow sustainably.