Advans Ghana Savings and Loans has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability by planting 1,600 Acacia, Teak and Shea seedlings at the Chipa Forest Reserve in the Greater Accra Region and the Kogni Forest Reserve in the Northern Region as part of its annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
Organised in partnership with the Forestry Commission, the exercise brought together staff and clients to support Ghana’s reforestation efforts while promoting environmental conservation and climate resilience. Speaking during the exercise, Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Valence said sustainable growth extends beyond financial performance. “At Advans Ghana, we believe that sustainable growth is more than financial success. It is about creating lasting value for our customers, communities and the environment.
Every tree we plant today is an investment in a healthier and more resilient Ghana for future generations,” he stated. The initiative also reflects the institution’s long-term commitment to environmental stewardship. Working closely with the Forestry Commission over the past seven years, Advans Ghana has maintained an impressive 80 percent survival rate for previously planted trees through continuous monitoring and maintenance.
Alongside its reforestation programme, the institution has significantly reduced its environmental footprint through digital transformation. In 2025 alone, Advans Ghana cut its paper consumption from approximately 1,800 reams to just 445 reams, representing a reduction of more than 75 percent. According to standard paper production estimates, the 1,600 trees planted this year represent the equivalent of more than 26,500 reams of paper, almost 60 times the institution’s annual paper consumption. The tree planting exercise forms part of Advans Ghana’s wider climate roadmap, which focuses on environmental conservation, climate resilience, public awareness, green financing, climate-related loan products and innovative financial solutions for communities affected by climate change.
Licensed by the Bank of Ghana, Advans Ghana Savings and Loans serves more than 145,000 clients nationwide through an extensive network of branches and digital channels. The institution is part of the international Advans Group, headquartered in France, which operates in six countries with a mission to expand responsible financial services and promote financial inclusion. Read more Ghana News, follow Ghana News Live, explore today’s Top Stories, and discover more policy and sustainability updates in our Policy & Law Hub. For more information about Advans Ghana, visit Advans Ghana.
