Banking on Impact and Being a Force for Good—The Absa Bank Uganda Story Absa Bank Uganda’s 2024 story affirms that it is possible to pursue strong financial performance and meaningful ESG impact—simultaneously and successfully. The bank extended UGX 1.99 trillion in customer loans, channeling credit into trade, agriculture, manufacturing, and personal lending—the real lifeblood of economic growth. It backed this with UGX 38 billion in green financing, planted 372,643 trees, and harvested 427,000 cubic units of rainwater to support climate action. With 44,428 Ugandans empowered through financial literacy, 2,351 youth trained, and 1,060 SMEs supported, Absa is Empowering Uganda’s tomorrow. Together… One story at a time—defining leadership through purpose, people, and prosperity.