Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability by donating US$10,000 to support the recently concluded 16th edition of the 2025 Friends of the Environment 500 Million Tree Walkathon, which took participants from Harare to Murombedzi.
The contribution aligns with the Standard Bank Group’s Corporate Social Investment strategy, which focuses on delivering long-term, impactful solutions within the communities it serves.
Tariro Memo, Stanbic Bank Head of Brand and Marketing, said the institution was proud to partner with Friends of the Environment in championing sustainability through tree planting and environmental protection initiatives.
“Stanbic Bank’s participation in the Walkathon embodies our commitment to sustainability and a greener future. For us, it was not just about walking — we took greater satisfaction in planting trees and inspiring communities along the 110 km journey. At Stanbic Bank, we have carefully structured our CSI initiatives around the key pillars of Health and Sanitation, Education, Environment, and Sport and Arts.
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"The 500 Million Tree Walkathon resonates strongly with our objectives of safeguarding the environment, which is why we are proud to be a key partner in this endeavour,” Memo said.
She also highlighted that the contribution toward the Walkathon reflects Stanbic Bank and its parent company’s dedication to driving the adoption of sustainable and green policies as cornerstones for Zimbabwe’s and Africa’s future.
Friends of the Environment is a not-for-profit organisation that originated from a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative under the Nyaradzo Group.
It aims to promote tree planting nationwide through three main objectives: creating awareness about tree planting, establishing nurseries, and planting trees across the country.
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