GREEN FINANCE PUSH! Equity Bank Unveils Shs37.6bn Climate Loans at 3rd CEOs’ Breakfast Meeting

Equity Bank Uganda has disbursed Shs37.6 billion in green loans to support climate-resilient growth and sustainable energy projects. The initiative was highlighted during a high-level CEO breakfast meeting focused on accelerating Uganda's green economy transition.
Why it matters
This reflects the growing role of private financial institutions in funding climate-smart agriculture and renewable energy in developing economies.
Equity Bank Uganda MD Gift Shoko gives his remarks during the panel session at the 3rd CEOs’ Breakfast Meeting to Advance Financing for Uganda’s Green Growth
Equity bank Uganda was a proud sponsor and partner at the 3rd CEOs’ Breakfast Meeting & High-Level Dialogue on Green Economy, SDGs & Sustainability.
The event was held on Wednesday 14th October at the UNICEF Conference Centre in Mbuya under the theme ‘Accelerating Uganda’s Green Economy Transition Through Digital Transformation’.
The high-level gathering brought together senior leaders from government, the private sector, development partners and civil society to accelerate action on climate-resilient growth and sustainable financing.
Equity bank Uganda Managing Director Gift Shoko delivered a keynote panel address and actively contributed to the debate on bankable green projects, underscoring the critical role of financial institutions in mobilising capital for renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, clean cooking, water and sanitation, and sustainable enterprises.
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