A new study by Tetra Pak shows that upgrading existing dairy processing lines could cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 49 per cent. According to the study by the machine and packaging manufacturer, such reduction in carbon emissions will offer producers a
Safaricom has boosted its sustainability credentials after being named on CDP’s prestigious “A-List” for climate change disclosure for the second year running. The esteemed recognition now places the Kenyan telecommunications giant among a small group of global leaders on environmental transparency. Only 4
Regional leaders and experts are meeting in Machakos for a high-level IGAD meeting to tackle one of the region’s biggest challenges: climate and disaster-driven human mobility. Disaster Risk Management (DRM) experts from IGAD Member States are meeting for three days under the Mobility
Safaricom’s Sh20 billion Green Bond formally started trading on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) marking a significant milestone for the telecommunications company. The issuance received applications totaling Sh41.6 billion, an oversubscription of 175.7 per cent, making it the largest bond ever issued by
Safaricom PLC has moved a step closer to tapping the capital markets after the Board of Directors reported that the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) had approved the establishment of a multi-billion-shilling Medium Term Note programme. According to the company, the regulator issued the
Nairobi’s circular economy entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers gathered this week for the Circular Economy Innovation Cluster (CEIC) Connect Forum, spotlighting ventures turning waste into value and reshaping Kenya’s sustainability agenda. The forum also marked the unveiling of the Circular Venture Blueprint: ESO Principles,
Stanbic Bank Kenya has deepened its commitment to clean energy growth through a renewed Renewable Energy Proposition that aims to make solar power more affordable and accessible for homes and enterprises across the country. The announcement came during the signing of a Memorandum
I&M Bank has joined the global network of financial institutions under the United Nations Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB), reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and inclusive growth. The move places the bank among leading global signatories working to align their business strategies with
Kenya’s Mazingira Day celebration this year took a new turn, with the national tree planting campaign shifting its spotlight to fruit trees aimed at improving nutrition while restoring the environment. Kiptogot Forest in Mt Elgon, Trans-Nzoia County, was among the main areas targeted
KCB Group has made major strides in its sustainability journey, disbursing Sh53.2 billion in green loans in 2024 as it scales up investments that power Kenya’s transition to a greener, more inclusive economy. Its newly released 2024 Sustainability Report shows the bank assessed