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
How the private sector is key in implementation of NDCs
Last week I was speaking in a webinar hosted by the African Development Bank on funding of the National Determined
Support to green enterprises a catalyst for sustainable development
How can we lift millions out of poverty, create more than 600 million jobs, reduce inequalities, protect the environment and
Carbon taxes will lead to a greener future
Decoupling economic growth from environmental pressures and impacts is becoming a mirage day after day. Unfortunately, if we are going
How firms can come up with eco projects
Organisations are challenged to satisfy sustainability objectives with severely constrained budgets. Their overall success hinges on intelligently evaluating and prioritising
How to carry out proper sustainability reporting
We have all heard the saying, “What gets measured gets done.” This also applies to corporate sustainability reporting, where companies
Is your firm ready for sustainable financing?
Over the past 30 years, the incidence of natural disasters has dramatically increased, and the actual and future potential cost
Net zero strategy to up the numbers for firms
Governments worldwide have renewed their commitments towards the Paris agreement on climate change by resubmitting and even updating their nationally
How green economy can build resilience
The appetite for sustainable action is accelerating across multiple fronts. More and more Kenyans now prefer buying sustainable products. They
Emission reduction pathways for firms
Businesses have a crucial role to play in the drive to decarbonise the world economy and tame the effects of
