FNB Eswatini has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental and sustainability best practices as it builds beyond 30 years of operations in Eswatini.
The bank highlighted this during the Earth Hour 2026 commemoration hosted by the Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) on Saturday. The event, held at Malandela’s in Malkerns, saw FNB participate as one of the partners.
In a video address played during the event, CEO Thokozani ‘TK’ Dlamini said the bank’s involvement in Earth Hour reflects its broader Shared Prosperity agenda, which prioritises inclusive and sustainable growth.
“At FNB Eswatini, sustainability is not a campaign strategy,” Dlamini said.
“Our Shared Prosperity agenda is built on a simple belief: the growth of our business must align with the growth of our communities, our clients, and our country. Earth Hour reminds us that small actions matter, but leadership requires more than symbolism. At FNB Eswatini, we are going above expectations and short-term thinking. We are resilient, responsible, and future-ready for the thousands of emaSwati who bank with us, for our communities, and for Eswatini,” he added.
The bank’s Executive Head of Retail, Dr Mncedzi Ngomane, emphasised the importance of embedding sustainability at the household level through responsible financing.
“We believe that sustainability begins at a household level. That is why, as part of our value proposition, we try to centre our lending solutions around helping with sustainability,” he said.
“Within our Home Loans and WesBank portfolios, we are continuously looking for opportunities for responsible financing, particularly in how we drive sustainability. That is why solar financing and borehole financing remain a core part of what we offer.”
Echoing this sentiment, Executive Head of Commercial Banking Chantell Littler said the bank will continue to support local businesses to become sustainable.
“We understand that businesses today face rising energy costs, climate-related risks, and increased expectations from customers and regulators alike. We empower our business clients by offering credit facilities for the purchase of green solutions, from energy-efficient technologies to renewable energy systems,” she added.
Meanwhile, Chief Risk Officer Gugu Matiwane highlighted the bank’s efforts to integrate sustainability into its risk management processes.
“We are integrating sustainability into our risk frameworks, measuring our own and financed emissions. Additionally, environmental and social risk assessments are continuously done before financing. We do this because we believe that sustainability can be achieved through deliberate and proactive action,” she said.
FNB Eswatini has been supporting the Earth Hour event since 2024. The bank is celebrating 30 years in the country, having begun operations in April 1995.