Dashen Bank Undertakes Indigenous Tree Plantation at Mount Entoto under its ESG “Climate Action Initiatives

Dashen Bank has successfully carried out its Indigenous Tree Plantation Program on July 19, 2025 at the Mount Entoto area. This initiative is part of the Bank’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Climate Action Strategy, reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability and Ethiopia’s Green Legacy campaign.

Executive Management, District & HO Directors, and employees took part in the plantation program.

Over the past many years, in collaboration with the Ethiopian Heritage Trust, Dashen Bank has annually planted thousands of indigenous trees, contributing to biodiversity conservation and restoring degraded ecosystems. This year’s tree planting drive continues the Bank’s legacy of environmental responsibility and leadership in the fight against climate change, underscoring its dedication to mitigating the impacts of climate change.

“Our commitment to climate action reflects Dashen Bank’s dedication to creating long-term value for the environment and ultimately for society,” said Ato Asfaw Alemu, CEO of Dashen Bank. “Through initiatives like this, we demonstrate that banks like ours can play a leading role in addressing climate challenges while fostering sustainable development for generations to come. Adding more on that, Ato Asfaw says, we are tangibly leading by example in building a greener and more sustainable future for Ethiopia.”

Deputy Board President of the Ethiopian Heritage Trust Association, Alula Pankhurst(PhD), on his part, reflected that Dashen Bank’s continued efforts and support to protect the environment is exemplary to other institutions.

Dashen Bank continues to integrate ESG principles into its business operations, investment, and financing decisions to ensure sustainability remains central to its responsible banking business.