OmniBSIC Bank Ghana Ltd and Indelible, the fintech infrastructure company behind Pay2Nature, have partnered to integrate nature finance into OmniBSIC Bank’s corporate banking operations. This landmark agreement, signed recently, marks the first instance of such a solution being deployed in Ghana and across the African banking sector. The collaboration aims to embed nature finance directly into everyday financial transactions, connecting corporate clients, consumers, and local communities to conservation efforts.
Context: The Rise of Nature Finance
Nature finance is an emerging field focused on directing capital towards projects that protect, restore, and sustainably manage natural ecosystems. As global awareness of biodiversity loss and climate change intensifies, financial institutions are increasingly seeking ways to integrate environmental considerations into their business models. This shift is driven by a growing understanding that natural capital – the world’s stock of natural assets – underpins economic activity and human well-being.
The partnership between OmniBSIC Bank and Indelible is particularly significant in the African context. Africa is rich in biodiversity and natural resources, yet often faces challenges in accessing finance for conservation and sustainable development. This initiative seeks to bridge that gap by leveraging existing financial infrastructure to channel funds towards vital environmental projects.
Embedding Sustainability into Banking Operations
Under the new agreement, OmniBSIC Bank’s Corporate Banking team will utilize Indelible’s Pay2Nature platform. This platform will enable the routing of micro-contributions from everyday payment transactions to verified conservation and biodiversity projects across Africa. This innovative approach allows corporate clients to seamlessly contribute to nature-positive initiatives through their regular business activities.
The initiative directly supports Ghana’s national sustainability agenda and contributes to global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 15 (Life on Land). By integrating nature finance, OmniBSIC Bank is positioning itself as a leader in sustainable banking practices on the continent.
Technology and Transparency
Pay2Nature employs a robust technological framework to ensure transparency and verifiability. Through its API layer and SaaS dashboard, OmniBSIC Bank gains access to TNFD-aligned (Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures) nature and biodiversity datasets. This empowers corporate clients to conduct LEAP (Locate, Evaluate, Accelerate, Prepare) assessments and generate disclosure-ready reports on their environmental impact.
Crucially, the platform utilizes blockchain technology to ensure that every fund flow and impact claim is cryptographically signed and independently verifiable. This feature is vital for building trust and accountability, especially in regions where digital infrastructure may be limited. The system is designed to function even with low-cost devices operating under conditions of limited connectivity.
Expert Perspectives and Growth Trajectory
OmniBSIC Bank, recognized as Ghana’s fastest-growing bank, brings significant scale and ambition to this partnership. The bank recently reported substantial growth, with profit before tax increasing by 104% to GH¢641 million in 2025, and total assets more than doubling to GH¢21.58 billion. This strong financial performance provides a solid foundation for its strategic move into nature finance.
Daniel Asiedu, MD of OmniBSIC Bank, emphasized the bank’s vision: “Banking must evolve beyond financial intermediation to become a catalyst for sustainable growth. This partnership with Indelible marks a defining moment for the financial ecosystem.” He added, “By embedding Pay2Nature into our corporate banking operations, we are enabling our clients to integrate sustainability directly into their everyday transactions, with full transparency and measurable impact.”
Rajesh Savji Parmar, CEO of Indelible, highlighted OmniBSIC’s suitability for this pioneering role: “OmniBSIC Bank is one of Africa’s most compelling banking stories — fastest-growing, best-in-class on corporate banking, and led by a team building for the next decade.” He further stated, “Pay2Nature gives OmniBSIC and its corporate clients a verifiable, cryptographically secured connection to the biodiversity assets their businesses depend on, with the reporting frameworks regulators and investors require. Ghana is at the centre of nature finance in Africa. OmniBSIC Bank is the right institution to lead it.”
Future Implications and Expansion
The implications of this partnership extend beyond Ghana’s borders. Future plans include solutions that will connect the Ghanaian diaspora to verified nature projects within their home country. This could unlock new avenues for remittances that directly support environmental conservation and community development.
Furthermore, the initiative aims to broaden access to nature-based finance, recognizing nature as an emerging global asset class. As more financial institutions explore sustainable investment opportunities, solutions like Pay2Nature are poised to play a crucial role in mobilizing capital for environmental action across Africa and beyond.
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