Innovations, private sector hold key to jobs
Given the current state of the global economy and the recent outpouring of discontent in countries where job opportunities are
Role of directors when it comes to mainstreaming sustainability
This week, I will be speaking at the seasoned director programme on the subject on sustainability, which has taken hold
Net-zero future possible despite complex sectors
Climate Change is a worldwide emergency. It calls for global collaboration and co-ordination. At the UN Climate Change Conference (COP21)
Government, Public-Private Sector Collaboration: The Ultimate Solution for Economic Recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic that resulted in a global economic crisis has had a major negative impact on the public and
Community engagement as part of sustainability
As we draw closer to the United Nations Climate change Summit (COP27), which will be held in Egypt in a
WRC Safari Rally: Time to cut carbon emissions
As FIA World Rally Championship leader Kalle Rovanperä prepares to open the road this weekend, he confirms that the rally
Call for articles submission
Are you a prolific writer who is passionate and concerned about climate change and sustainability? Here is an opportunity for
Sustainability as a critical element for businesses
Sustainability is an umbrella term that encompasses all of an organization’s efforts to be a responsible steward and includes the
Climate change as top agenda for upcoming general election
The Kenyan economy is paying a heavy price due to climate change. Every year, climate change results in socio-economic loss
Directing more financing towards saving the earth
Climate finance is needed to achieve mitigation goals as large-scale investments are required to significantly reduce emissions. It is equally
Biodiesel offers Kenya a viable clean transport route
Drawing on the struggles of global warming and fossil fuel prices, countries worldwide are seeking alternatives with renewables such as
Time ticking for banks over climate risk rules
This week marks exactly four months since the establishment of climate-related risk management guidelines by the Central Bank of Kenya
Carbon credit offset demand growing up
As organisations head towards beyond net-zero, COP26 in Glasgow delivered a “gift” that broke a six-year deadlock on article six of
Why it matters to go beyond net-zero plan
’Net-zero’ pledges have been made globally over the past few years, committing organisations to manage greenhouse gases emissions. In 2021,
How interest groups can drive eco-growth
In this day and era, the resource revolution and advances in information technology, nanotechnology, material, science and biology radically change
What do ESG guidelines mean for corporates?
Kenya’s strive to be a sustainability thought-leader was yet again demonstrated by the recent issuance of the Nairobi Securities Exchange
Climate action spans individuals, corporate
The recently concluded Conference of Parties and (COP26) in Glasgow and the Corporate Commitment to Climate Change Kenya (4C-K) in
How firms can reap from climate change
COP26 is coming to a close and it is business unusual based on the commitments being made by nations. There
Importance of Public Private Dialogue in Africa
A public-private dialogue (PPD) is a dialogue between the private and the public sectors that not only focuses on improving
Innovations hold the key to climate action
There is always the best chance to do something and the optimum time to resolve the climate crisis so that
Starting at the source; Supporting sustainability in firms’ supply chains
In the coming week, the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 26) to the United Nations Framework
Why eco-funding is banks’ best bet
Last week the Green Climate Fund (GCF) approved a climate adaptation project on enhancing community resilience and water security in
Agriculture still requires youth, women on farms
If you have ever driven along any major highway in Africa, you will not miss women and youth crowding at
Going green to shape financing
Banking has acquired a first name; it is official, sustainable banking is the way to go for the sector. It
Why eco-reports can make or break firms
Sustainability reporting has become a buzz-word that companies, ranging from SMEs to large firms as well as multinationals, are aiming
How sustainability in banks will address climate change woes
Climate change, diminishing resources, partners pressure and population growth continue to emerge as business challenges as well as opportunities. Investors,
Sustainable commercial forestry that grows income
The advancement of forestry is intrinsic in achievement of sustainable development global goals. This is due to the intricate roles
Taxing cooking gas rolls back gains in the energy sector
Kenya plays a leading role in Africa in fighting climate change by embracing renewable power sources be it wind, hydro,
Eco-growth and new normal after Covid-19
Globally, the Covid-19 pandemic has caused a temporary reduction of human impact on the environment. It is expected, however, that
Lessons from Isuzu 100,000 vehicle sales
This week Isuzu East Africa celebrated the sale of their 100,000th vehicle in Kenya since 1977. This is clearly not