The UN Global Compact Network Ghana successfully hosted the Sustainable Business & Green Finance Summit on Thursday, 10 September 2026, at Alisa Hotel, North Ridge, Accra.
The Summit brought together business leaders, financial institutions, policymakers, development partners and green enterprises to discuss practical approaches to closing Ghana’s green finance gap and accelerating investment in sustainable business solutions.
The event formed part of the Network’s 2026 Sustainability Leadership Series, a platform designed to promote responsible business leadership, strengthen collaboration and advance private-sector action towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
A call for action and stronger partnerships
The Summit opened with speeches emphasizing the need to move beyond commitments and create the partnerships, financial structures and enabling conditions required to support Ghana’s green transition.
In his remarks, Mr. Tolu Kweku Lacroix, Executive Director of UN Global Compact Network Ghana, stressed that Ghana’s transition would be driven by practical transactions and partnerships capable of closing existing financing gaps.
“Ghana’s transition will not be built on promises made in distant forums, but will be built here, through the transactions that close the gaps and the partnerships that we forge together in this room,” he stated.
Zia Choudhury, UN Resident Coordinator in Ghana, highlighted the role of collaboration in ensuring that investment contributes meaningfully to sustainable development.
“Our job is to make collaboration easier so that investments do contribute to the SDGs,” he said.
The opening session established the central focus of the Summit: connecting viable green projects with appropriate sources of capital while strengthening cooperation among businesses, financial institutions, government and development partners.
Mrs. Florence Adei Ohene, Deputy Managing Director of Consolidated Bank Ghana, emphasized the responsibility of financial institutions to deploy capital in ways that strengthen businesses, productive sectors and customer resilience. Her remarks underscored the wider economic and social dimensions of sustainable finance.
Mr. Tsonam Akpeloo, Accra Regional Chairman of the Association of Ghana Industries, also highlighted the importance of strengthening smaller suppliers and preparing them to build sustainable commercial relationships with larger businesses.
High-level discussion on closing the green finance gap
A major feature of the Summit was the high-level policy plenary on “Bridging the Green Finance Gap: De-risking & Asset Structuring.”
The discussion examined the barriers preventing sustainable and climate-focused projects from securing finance. Panelists explored approaches to project preparation, risk reduction, asset structuring and collaboration between project developers and financial institutions.
It further reinforced the need for project owners to develop clear business models, measurable outcomes and credible financial structures that meet investor requirements. It also highlighted the importance of financial institutions designing suitable instruments for Ghana’s growing pipeline of green and climate-related projects.
Exhibition connects enterprises with potential partners
Alongside the discussions, the Summit featured an exhibition that provided participating businesses and organizations with an opportunity to showcase their products, services and sustainable solutions.
The exhibition created direct engagement between green enterprises, corporate representatives, financiers and development partners. Exhibitors used the platform to increase their visibility, demonstrate their contributions to sustainable development and identify potential business and investment opportunities.
The exhibition also reinforced the Summit’s business-to-business and business-to-finance focus by placing enterprises and prospective partners in the same space.
Networking lunch supports new connections
The networking lunch session gave participants an additional opportunity to continue the conversations initiated during the formal programme.
Participants exchanged contacts, discussed areas of mutual interest and explored potential partnerships. The session reflected the Summit’s emphasis on turning dialogue into meaningful business relationships and collaborative action.
Advancing sustainable business in Ghana
The Sustainable Business & Green Finance Summit demonstrated the value of convening stakeholders from across the business, finance, policy and development sectors to address Ghana’s sustainability challenges.
Through its speeches, high-level panel discussion, exhibition and networking session, the event strengthened dialogue on how Ghana can develop bankable green projects, mobilize capital and build partnerships that support a resilient and inclusive economy.
UN Global Compact Network Ghana expressed its appreciation to the speakers, panelists, exhibitors, partners and participants whose contributions made the Summit a success.
The Network will continue to provide platforms that support responsible business practices, strengthen private-sector participation in sustainable development and facilitate partnerships that advance the Sustainable Development Goals in Ghana.
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