We acknowledge receipt of your emails dated 11 and 25 March 2025 inviting Absa Bank to respond to concerns raised regarding the Mozambique LNG project. We appreciate the opportunity to provide our perspective and reaffirm our commitment to responsible finance, transparency and human rights due diligence.

At Absa Bank, we are committed to respecting and upholding human rights in all our jurisdictions and communities in which we operate. We apply robust environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards and protocols in all our financing activities guided by our robust Human Rights Statement and Board oversight (Absa Group Social, Sustainability and Ethics Committee). We ensure continuous monitoring and transparent reporting both internally as well as externally through our annual integrated reporting.

We recognise the complexity of projects such as Mozambique LNG and remain committed to engaging constructively with stakeholders.

Absa remains committed to financing that supports sustainable development, while upholding human rights and ESG principles. We thank you for the opportunity to respond and welcome continued dialogue.