Postbank Uganda has taken another bold step in aligning with the global sustainability agenda by training 30 of its staff members in green financing. The three-day capacity-building program, which concluded at Onomo Hotel in Kampala, was designed to deepen staff expertise in sustainable finance and empower them to deliver financial solutions that respond to the growing demand for environmentally friendly and socially impactful investments.
The training was conducted under the Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator (UGEFA) Green Finance Academy, a program fully funded by the European Union and implemented by Adelphi. Participants explored a wide range of topics including the fundamentals of green finance, identification of green small and medium enterprises (SMEs), climate risk assessment, and the design of tailored financing instruments for sustainable businesses.
Carolyn Andama, Postbank’s Head of Public Sector, said the initiative reinforces the bank’s commitment to sustainability. “As a financial institution, we have a crucial role in accelerating decarbonization and addressing pressing social challenges. Building our internal capacity in green financing allows us to design products that contribute directly to Uganda’s Sustainable Development Goals,” she explained.
Christine Meyer, a representative from Adelphi, applauded Postbank for its proactive approach. She noted that equipping financial institutions with the right knowledge is essential to channelling green capital into the SME sector, which forms the backbone of Uganda’s economy.
The move comes as Postbank transitions into its new identity as Pearl Bank and works toward securing sustainability certification. By integrating green financing into its portfolio, the bank aims to position itself as a leader in responsible banking while providing much-needed financial support to enterprises driving environmental and social change.
With this milestone, Postbank joins a growing wave of African financial institutions responding to global sustainability demands. The training is expected to pave the way for innovative financial products that will empower Uganda’s green SMEs and strengthen the country’s resilience against climate and social challenges.