BRAND & SUSTAINABILITY
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Equity Group elevates sustainability efforts, setting global benchmark in climate-related transactions
Equity Group has set a global benchmark with the highest number of climate-related transactions among 258 financial institutions worldwide. The lender supported 47,000 climate transactions addressing climate mitigation and adaptation initiatives to tackle the negative impacts of climate change. This is according to Equity Group’s 2023 Sustainability Report which was launched on Tuesday. It exemplifies Equity’s unwavering commitment to socio-economic…
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Lake Turkana Wind Power releases 2023 Sustainability Report
Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP), Africa’s largest wind power project has launched its 2023 Sustainability Report. The launch marks a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic development. The 2023 Sustainability Report highlights LTWP’s substantial contributions to Kenya’s economy, energy sector, environment and its continued investment in the development of the Laisamis region that surrounds…
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Standard Chartered Advances Sustainability Agenda
Standard Chartered on Monday released its 2023 Sustainability Progress Report, highlighting the achievements made in support of its long-term sustainability ambition. The Report covers activity across three focus areas, including building a Sustainable Business, enhancing Sustainable Operations and working with partners to support Sustainable Communities. The Report highlights that in 2023, the Bank grew its total Sustainable Finance assets to…
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DP World Partners with Masdar to drive renewable power for port operations in Middle East and Africa
DP World has signed a partnership agreement with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), a global leader in clean energy, to explore and implement renewable energy systems across DP World’s global port operations in the Middle East and Africa. The agreement aims to facilitate the widespread adoption of renewable energy and battery energy storage systems (BESS) within DP World’s global…
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Equity Group Foundation and The French Embassy to Work Together in Supporting Sustainable Business Activities
Equity Group Foundation and the French Embassy have committed to work together in supporting sustainable business activities in the country and bridging the gap between local businesses and their counterparts in France. Through strategic partnerships and outreach initiatives over the years, Equity Group has continuously supported Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) in their sustainability journey. The French Ambassador to…
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Roam secures $24m Series A funding to accelerate electric vehicle production in Kenya
Roam, an electric mobility player in electric vehicle (EV) innovation in Africa, is set to expand its operations in Kenya, following a $24 million Series A funding round. This funding round was led by Equator Africa and includes investments from Renew Capital, At One Ventures, TES Ventures, The World We Want, and One Small Planet, among other prominent private and…
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Epson on CDP A List for Tackling Climate Change
Epson Corporation has been placed on the A list for its achievements in tackling climate change and water security by Carbon Disclosure Project [CDP], the international environmental organisation. CDP is an independent not-for-profit charity that runs the global environmental disclosure system. Each year, it encourages companies to measure and manage their risks and opportunities related to climate change, water security and deforestation. CDP…
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Pamoja raises $8.5 million to accelerate sustainable macadamia nut production in Kenya and Tanzania
Pamoja, a sustainable macadamia nuts producer in East Africa has raised $8.5 million from French asset management company Mirova to accelerate its projects in Kenya and Tanzania Mirova is a subsidiary of Natixis Investment Managers dedicated to sustainable investment. Pamoja is targeting 6,200 hectares of managed lands according to stringent sustainability criteria (organic and Fair Trade) and support for 13,000…
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CarbonPool closes $12m to underwrite the carbon credit markets
CarbonPool, the world’s first insurance company with a carbon credit balance sheet, has closed a $12 million funding round to underwrite the carbon credit markets. Founded by former Allianz executives Coenraad Vrolijk, Nandini Wilcke and Frederic Olbert, CarbonPool aims to accelerate investment in carbon credits, which are crucial to achieving net zero, by providing carbon credit insurance with claims payments…
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The Path To Sustainability: Green Eco Solutions Climate Action Initiatives
As we reflect on the achievements of Green Eco Solutions over the past year, it’s truly remarkable to see the positive impact we have had on both the environment and our community. Our commitment to sustainable practices and eco-friendly solutions has strengthened our brand and contributed to a greener, more sustainable future. One of our significant achievements is implementing several…
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