Standard Bank’s LookSee platform has received global recognition in the 2023 Qorus-Accenture Banking Innovation Awards for its efforts in bringing affordable and sustainable energy to homes through flexible financing options. The platform, which was the only African institution to make it to the top 9, secured silver in the Social, Sustainable and Responsible banking category.
This year attracted more than 450 entries from 182 institutions in 61 countries, with applicants ranging from agile start-ups to the world’s largest financial institutions. Winners were selected across seven categories through a peer-based voting process combined with a panel of judges from leading global financial firms. Marc du Plessis, Standard Bank’s Head of LookSee, said social, sustainable, and responsible banking is essential in the African context. “In South Africa we are facing several challenges, but our energy crisis stands out for the broad impact on all sectors of society. This is why LookSee by Standard Bank group, are so focused on enabling the affordable rollout of solar powe