Letshego Ghana’s Impact Finance Strategy Gains Traction as Company Deepens ESG Investments

Letshego Ghana Savings and Loans PLC is fast emerging as one of Ghana’s most impact-driven financial institutions, leveraging strong financial fundamentals to scale investments in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) priorities.

While announcing its half-year financial results for the period ending June 30, 2025, the company revealed a robust operational performance, with total assets rising to GHS 1.73 billion and customer deposits surging by 130% to GHS 674 million. Yet, it’s not just the numbers that are drawing attention, it’s what the company is doing with them.

At the heart of Letshego Ghana’s growth is a deepening commitment to sustainability and inclusive finance. A key highlight of the “Facts behind the Figures” session at the Ghana Stock Exchange was the company’s GHS 200 million solar energy financing partnership with the Catholic Church. The initiative is aimed at supporting the deployment of solar power infrastructure across communities, reducing carbon footprints, lowering energy costs, and promoting energy independence in underserved areas.

Chief Executive Officer Nii Amankra Tetteh said the company’s direction is clear: deliver strong financial results while catalyzing long-term social and environmental impact.
“Our performance reflects discipline, customer-centric innovation, and a deliberate push to align our growth with ESG outcomes,” he stated. “Whether it is retail deposit mobilisation or green financing, we are positioning ourselves to lead Ghana’s inclusive finance agenda.”

The company’s growing loan book, underpinned by strong liquidity and a capital adequacy ratio of 18.6%, is being used to support not only traditional consumer lending but also climate-conscious and gender-responsive financing.

Chief Commercial Officer Sam Donkor echoed this sentiment, noting that Letshego’s digital infrastructure and diversified product lines provide the right foundation for scaling impact-led finance.
“We see sustainability as a growth driver, not a compliance obligation,” he said. “This informs how we allocate capital and design products, ensuring that we meet financial needs while tackling systemic challenges.”

The Ghana Stock Exchange’s Managing Director, Ms. Abena Amoah, praised Letshego’s decade-long commitment to impact and innovation, urging the firm to take the next bold step: issuing thematic bonds.
“We encourage Letshego to explore green, social, or gender bonds,” she said. “The Exchange is ready to support and spotlight such instruments as part of Ghana’s sustainable finance ecosystem.”

Letshego Ghana’s journey is not only about balance sheet growth. With over 100 employees and a network of 10 branches, the company continues to finance dreams whether it’s a microentrepreneur scaling a venture or a community gaining access to clean energy.

In an era where finance is expected to deliver more than profit, Letshego Ghana is demonstrating that ESG investments are not just viable, they are vital for long-term relevance and value creation.

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