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BRAND & SUSTAINABILITY
CarbonAi & Greenplinth Africa Partner on Clean Cookstove Initiative in Nigeria
CarbonAi and Greenplinth Africa have partnered to implement CarbonAi’s software tools for digital measurement, reporting, and verification (DMRV) of greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions in Greenplinth Africa’s major clean cookstove program in Nigeria The program will distribute millions of clean cookstoves to households across Nigeria and Africa over the next five years, drastically reducing deforestation, GHG emissions, respiratory illness, gender inequality…
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NEWS
Java reduces 148 tonnes of carbon emissions through biodiesel initiative
Java House has made significant sustainability strides this year by contributing to the reduction of 148 tonnes of carbon emissions through an ongoing used cooking oil recycling project. This initiative, in partnership with renewable energy company Muenzer Kenya, involves supplying used cooking oil as feedstock for biodiesel production. In 2024, the biodiesel generated from Java’s feedstock is estimated to have…
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NEWS
NCBA Bank Installed 5 EV Charging Stations Regionally in 2024
NCBA Bank has taken a significant step towards supporting sustainable transportation by installing five electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the region this year. The bank has deployed these EV charging stations at its headquarters (NCBA Center, NCBA House) in Nairobi and at its HQ in Kigali, Rwanda. The installation of these charging stations was made possible through a partnership…
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NEWS
Watt Renewable Secures $15 M Debt Facility for Hybrid Solar Solutions in Nigeria
AFRIGREEN Debt Impact Fund (“AFRIGREEN”), a leading investment fund focused on sustainable energy solutions has announced USD 15 million debt facility with several project companies owned by Watt Renewable Corporation (“WATT”), an independently-owned provider of hybrid solar solutions in Nigeria. AFRIGREEN is backed by prominent institutions including the European Investment Bank (EIB), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), BIO, FMO, Proparco,…
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BRAND & SUSTAINABILITY
Epson Wins Platinum for ESG Excellence
Epson Corporation, a leading global technology company, has announced that two of its production facilities—Epson Precision (Philippines), Inc. (EPPI) and Epson Precision Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (EPMY)—have earned Platinum Recognition under the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Assessment Program (VAP). This recognition, awarded based on audits conducted by RBA-approved independent third-party firms, highlights Epson’s strong commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR)…
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BRAND & SUSTAINABILITY
NCBA Bank Headlines The 2024 Kivukoni Eco-Festival in Kilifi
NCBA Bank partnered with Kivukoni School for their annual Kivukoni Eco Festival, an annual event celebrating environmental conservation, global citizenship, and community engagement. NCBA has through this partnership amplified its sustainability agenda, enhanced its brand presence in Kilifi where it operates in three branches namely Kilifi, Watamu, and Malindi, and promoted its Affluent Banking solutions, including Visa Infinite Cards, Wealth…
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CLIMATE CHANGE
African Climate Innovators Invited to Apply for The Earthshot Prize 2025 – How To Apply
The Earthshot Prize (TEP) has officially opened entries for its 2025 cohort with MultiChoice once again being an official Africa nominator for TEP. This follows a landmark year of record-breaking nominations and the first-ever awards ceremony held the African continent. TEP seeks innovative solutions across five critical Earthshots: Protect and Restore Nature; Clean Our Air; Revive Our Oceans; Build a Waste-Free…
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CLIMATE CHANGE
African Startups Urged to Adopt Climate-Resilient Business Models
Startups have now been urged to embrace climate-resilient business models in the African Tech Sector. This is according to the Ventures Platform landmark climate tech white paper entitled; ‘Innovating for a Sustainable Future: Leveraging Venture Capital and Startup Innovation to Combat Climate Change in Africa. Formally launched at the recently held Africa Prosperity Summit in Lagos, the paper explores how…
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ENERGY
The Nuclear Science and Technology Centre to be planned in Ethiopia
Rosatom signed a contract to develop a feasibility study for the construction of the Nuclear Science and Technology Centre in Ethiopia One of Rosatom’s subsidiary companies and the Ministry of Innovation and Technology of Ethiopia has signed a contract to develop a feasibility study for Nuclear Science and Technology Centre (NSTC) in Ethiopia. “We are working with our foreign partners…
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BRAND & SUSTAINABILITY
KCB Wins Five Awards at the 2024 KBA Sustainable Finance Awards
KCB Sustainable Finance Awards: KCB has received the second-best overall award in Kenya at the 2024 Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) Sustainable Finance Awards. The bank received five prestigious awards out of the nine award categories the awards. The bank was recognised for its outstanding contributions to sustainability and inclusivity, taking first place in Promoting PwD Accessibility, Best in Sustainable Finance, and…
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