climate change Archives – CEO East Africa

Uganda Bankers’ Chairman Julius Kakeeto urges businesses to embrace ESG For sustainable operations in a dynamic business environment

by Paul MurungiIndustry & Analysis The Big StoryJune 20, 2024June 21, 2024

PostBank Uganda Managing Director who also doubles as Uganda Bankers Association (UBA) Chairman, Julius Kakeeto has encouraged businesses to embrace Environmental Sustainability Governance (ESG) practices not just as a regulatory requirement, but also as a strategic move towards enduring sustainability and resilience in a dynamic business environment. Mr Kakeeto was speaking at the 7th Annual Bankers Conference held under the…

Absa Bank Uganda, KCCA restore 4.9 acres forest cover to commemorate World Environment Day

by Paul MurungiCompany NewsJune 5, 2024June 5, 2024

Absa Bank Uganda and Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have jointly planted 3,300 trees at KCCA’s Agricultural Resource Center in Kyanja situated on an expanse of 4.9 acres. The tree planting exercise was to commemorate World Environment Day held on June 5th, every year, with a focus on land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience under the theme, “Our land. Our…

aBi announces UGX 67 billion investment to boost climate-smart agriculture in Uganda

by Paul MurungiCompany News News & AnalysisMay 3, 2024May 3, 2024

Agricultural Business Initiative (aBi) has unveiled its five-year business plan to drive green, inclusive economic transformation and combat the climate crisis by launching two groundbreaking programmes that renew their commitment to accessible and inclusive funding to small-holder farmers. The Green Agrifood System Programme (GRASP) under aBi Development Ltd, and Accelerating Adoption of Green and Inclusive Finance (AAGIF) under aBi Finance…

CEOs urged to embrace sustainable practices to curb climate change effects

by CEO ReporterCEOs News & AnalysisOctober 26, 2023October 26, 2023

In bid to curb climate change effects in Uganda, CEOs have been urged to integrate sustainable practices in their business model to avert risks associated with climate change. The call…