Tshabalala: Africa needs to eventually contribute net zero carbon emissions

Standard Bank Group CEO Sim Tshabalala reiterated the bank’s commitment to its climate policy and sustainable finance targets. The bank has committed to mobilise a cumulative amount of R250 billion in sustainable finance by the end of 2026 and managed to reach R129.6 billion of this funding thus far. CNBC Africa spoke to him about the energy transition, examining how the global North and South can jointly tackle climate change in a just and equitable manner.