SUSTAINABILITY
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SA conferencing recognised by Africa for sustainability initiatives
With an accelerated global drive towards business operating more sustainably, it was with much pride that South Africa walked away smiling at the recent World Trade Market (WTM) event, hosted in Cape Town, as one of its own was recognised out of top contenders across the African continent, for its positive impact on climate change. Cape Town’s Century City Conference…
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Championing Sustainability: How Glovo is Leading the Charge in Environmental Protection
In recent years, the global conversation around sustainability has intensified, with businesses recognizing their critical role in mitigating climate change and reducing environmental footprints. At Glovo Africa, we are not only part of this conversation but are actively driving tangible change through a steadfast commitment to sustainable practices, fostered by innovative initiatives and collaborations. Transforming Urban Mobility with Electric Vehicles…
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KQ leads the Sustainable Aviation Agenda In Africa Supporting the SAF Registry by IATA
Kenya Airways (KQ) has been recognized as the only African airline actively supporting the development of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This comes on the backdrop of the national carrier being awarded the Most Impactful Breakthrough award for pioneering the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on a long-haul flight from Africa…
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Kenya to Pilot Indonesian Carbon Data Project
Indonesian tech company Aeroterra & Eldera Matadata Presisi has been selected to execute a pilot project that will assess the value of Kenya’s carbon credit assets. The project’s lead sponsors Banyan Investment Banking & Hedge Fund, a Connecticut-based digital bank, and Quantum Metal Group, announced that they had appointed Indonesia’s Aeroterra & Eldera Matadata Presisi as the technology partner due to its innovative technology. “We have…
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LG Team Plants 300 Indigenous Trees in Nairobi’s Karura Forest
LG Electronics (LG) East Africa has today planted 300 trees in the Karura Forest Reserve as part of its World Environment Day activities. The activity, part of LG’s annual environmental protection and sustainability plans, was held under the theme ‘Optimism Your Environment’ drawing from the ongoing LG campaign ‘Optimism Your Feed’ which has the company collaborating with influencers to populate social media timelines with positive and…
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Bboxx and Kuwait-based EnerTech partner to create a $100 million electrification platform for Africa
Millions of Africans are set to get access to clean energy, clean cooking, e-mobility services and other innovative products following the announcement of a first-of-a-kind electrification platform, valued at up to USD$100 million. This pioneering initiative is the outcome of a partnership signed at COP28 between Bboxx, a data-driven super platform, and EnerTech, a Kuwait-based innovator, investor and developer of…
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Innovating for Climate Action: OPPO’s Green Initiatives Driving Technological Sustainability
In an era where virtual connectivity is rapidly embraced, with nearly 57% of the global population using mobile internet by the end of 2022 (GSMA), the environmental impact of smart devices cannot be ignored. In 2023, OPPO, the fourth-largest global smartphone brand, has pledged to achieve carbon neutrality across its global operations by 2050. Renowned for its diverse range of…
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Equity and Government Champion Africa Green Growth at COP28
President William Ruto addressed global investors at a dinner on the sidelines of COP28 in Dubai after presiding over the launch of the Africa Green Industrialization Initiative (AGII) urging them to make Kenya their choice investment gateway to Africa. The dinner was co-hosted by the Government of Kenya and Equity Group Holdings Plc The President, who serves as the Chair…
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Kenya setting the pace in EV adoption in Africa
Electric Vehicles (EV) are gaining momentum in Kenya thanks to the government’s National Electric Mobility Plan, which focuses on creating a more green transportation system and rolling out diverse initiatives for sustainable road traffic management. In April this year, Kenya Power released a report that revealed how the country has witnessed increased interest from local and international stakeholders keen on…
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Airtel Africa urges enhanced public-private collaboration for climate action in Africa at COP28
Airtel Africa Group CEO, Segun Ogunsanya, has reaffirmed the importance of an enabling policy environment for sustainable development and climate action in partnership with Africa’s private sector at COP28. Mr. Ogunsanya, a member of the United Nations Global Compact’s African Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC), addressed a distinguished audience at a COP28 side event co-hosted by Airtel Africa and the ABLC. Guests…
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OPPO’s Commitment to Sustainability: Enhancing Product Durability and ESG Contribution
In an era where environmental consciousness is paramount, and informed consumers, there has been an increasing importance on the longevity and eco-friendliness of tech products. To tackle this shift in consumer priorities, global technology innovator, OPPO has taken the forefront position and has actively enhanced its product quality to ensure lasting durability while reducing its environmental impact. Guided by its…
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[Nigeria] Off-grid solar provider d.light’s revenues surge by 41 percent
d.light, the provider of transformational household products and affordable finance for low-income households, grew its revenues by 41 percent during the first six months of 2023, the company has announced. The results derive in large part from growth of 143 percent in d.light’s business in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country and its largest economy. d.light’s three-digit growth in Nigeria has…
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Faulu Bank and GIZ Partner to Unlock Green Financing to 400 Kenyan Farmers
Smallholder Farmers in the dairy and horticulture value chains in Kenya can now access green financing from Faulu Microfinance Bank. This follows the signing of a partnership between the bank and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) as part of the Sustainable Energy for Smallholder Farmers project being implemented in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda. The Bank aims at disbursing KES120…
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LG Records 24 Per Cent Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
LG Electronics (LG) has recorded a 24 per cent reduction in its direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions from 114.7 million tons of GHG to 92.7 million tons in line with its pledge to achieve net-zero (direct and indirect) by 2030. According to its recently released 2022-2023 Sustainability Report, LG Electronics also recorded a renewable energy conversion rate of 8.2 per…
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Opportunities for Africa’s green industrial transformation are rife but efforts are needed in skills development and funding
Jacob’s Ladder Africa, a not-for-profit organisation focused on green workforce readiness, along with the Future of Development Programme at the Oxford Martin School (University of Oxford) hosted a roundtable discussion on green livelihoods and the future of jobs in Africa. The roundtable convened key individuals from academia, industry, international development sector and the youth population to raise key challenges and…
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Safaricom takes home the inaugural UNEP Environment Sustainability Award
Safaricom has been awarded for its climate action initiatives in the inaugural Environment Sustainability Awards by Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Program (ENEP). Safaricom was recognised for its innovative approaches in integrating and implementing climate change interventions in its business strategies, and its investments in digital and green solutions that contribute positively to…
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AGRA Unveils Strategy to Boost Food Security and Smallholder Farmer Resilience in Kenya
AGRA has launched its Kenya Strategy to support the country’s efforts to enhance food security and build the resilience of smallholder farmers by strengthening market systems. The 5-year strategy aligns with Kenya’s Vision 2030 blueprint for long-term development, which aims to transform the country into a newly industrializing, middle-income nation. The strategy builds on the achievements and lessons from Agra…
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Samsung and Dezeen Launch Global Design Competition
Samsung Electronics and global design and architecture magazine Dezeen have launched a global design competition to recognize the value of sustainability. Offering a total of £18,000 in prize money, the Re: Create Design Challenge invites entrants around the world to dream up their own creative ideas for reusing, recycling and upcycling old Samsung devices or their materials. What is the…
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Pwani Oil to Power Plants and Machinery with 50% Renewable Energy by 2030
Edible oils manufacturer Pwani Oil has announced plans to transition all its Plants & Machinery to rely on 50% renewable energy sources by 2030. This is even as it aims at upgrading its existing power plant to generate more power internally by the end of this year. The move highlights the company’s unwavering dedication to energy efficiency and aligns with its…
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748 Air Services steps up race to become a carbon neutral airline
Renowned airline, 748 Air Services has affirmed its commitment to achieve carbon neutrality as it embarks on tree planting to compensate for its carbon emissions. 748 Air Services Managing Director, Moses Mwangi said the airline will boldly and aggressively seek proactive ways of playing in the front row of addressing climate change in the country. “We recognised in aviation we…
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