Sustainability
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Unitrans drives efficiency and sustainability in mining with Performance-Based Vehicles
The mining sector has faced many opportunities and challenges over the past few years. While some mining houses have thrived with rising prices and increased demand for certain commodities, others have grappled with declining markets, oversupply and logistical constraints. These challenges have led many mining companies to experience dips in revenue and profits, driving them to seek innovative solutions to…
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BRAND & SUSTAINABILITY
Canon’s commitment to sustainability recognised in new Quocirca Leaders report
Canon Europe has once again been named a leader in Quocirca’s Sustainability Leaders Report, an annual market analysis which evaluates the steps print vendors are taking to lower their carbon emissions. In the 2024 report, Canon is recognised for its strong sustainability vision and strategy, which is underpinned by its priorities to improve environmental performance across its portfolio of products and services. Within the report, Quocirca highlights…
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Embrace Sustainability with the ‘Be Fair Right Now’ Initiative
Kenya’s agriculture is vital to its economy and communities, but it’s under threat from cli-mate change, harmful pesticides, deforestation, and soil erosion. Without action, this critical system could become unsustainable. Imagine a world where staples like tea, coffee, fresh flowers, or fruits and vegetables are no longer readily available. By choosing Fairtrade-certified products, you can play a part in re-versing…
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SBM Bank Reinforces its Sustainability Agenda Through a Beach Clean-Up Exercise
SBM Bank Kenya has reinforced its commitment to environmental sustainability by participating in a beach clean-up exercise in Diani. The exercise was aimed at safeguarding coastlines and promoting the well-being of marine life and communities that draw a lifeline from that part of the ocean. The event which was held in collaboration with Diani Turtle Watch – who have been…
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BRAND & SUSTAINABILITY
Tetra Pak Wins 2024 Resource Efficiency Award for Sustainable Packaging
Tetra Pak has received the ‘Resource Efficiency’ Award at the Sustainable Packaging News Awards 2024, for its paper-based barrier material innovation. Tetra Pak said in a statement that the awards recognise the most innovative advancements in sustainable packaging over the past year. A world-first in the carton packaging industry, the paper-based barrier when combined with plant-based polymers, reduces the carbon…
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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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BRAND & SUSTAINABILITY
Kenya Power launches new sustainability strategy
Kenya Power sustainability strategy: Kenya Power has officially launched its Sustainability Strategy that will provide a roadmap for the entrenchment of sustainable business operations within the Company. The Strategy will drive the implementation of measures to reduce environmental carbon footprint, prioritisation of inclusivity and well-being of the Company’s stakeholders, responsible utilization of resources, and upholding of corporate and ethical practices. The…
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KCB Group CEO among 100 Global CEO feted for Championing Sustainability
Four Kenyan business leaders are among 100 global recipients of the 2024 Meaningful Business 100 (MB100) award, which recognises leaders who transform their businesses to benefit society and generate profits. The four honorees stood out as national role models in sustainability and impact-driven innovation. The 2024 Kenyan MB100 awardees include: Paul Russo, CEO, KCB Group Lucy Mutinda, Founder & CEO,…
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BRAND & SUSTAINABILITY
CIC Insurance Group Rolls Out its Six-year Sustainability Plan
CIC Insurance Group has released its inaugural sustainability report, emphasizing its commitment to sustainable products and resilient risk management solutions. The report, part of the company’s long-term sustainability strategy, aims to increase microinsurance policies at CIC Group to 25 percent by 2030, achieve gender balance across the workforce by 2030, and increase the percentage of revenue spent on Social Investment…
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Acorn Holdings redeems Africa’s first green housing bond early
Acorn Holdings Limited has announced the early redemption of its Ksh 5.7 billion Green Bond, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards sustainable development and economic empowerment. The company says it has completed the repayment of the remaining Ksh 2.7 billion, along with accrued interest, well ahead of the official maturity date in November. Issued in 2020, the Green…
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