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The 2023 RECLAIM Sustainability! progress report provides valuable insights into our work towards amplifying the voices of farmers, miners, workers, and citizens, to ensure they are well represented in decision-making processes. Find out more here:

We’re pleased to share the 2023 Progress Report of our RECLAIM Sustainability! programme! In this annual report, the consortium reflects on the progress, achievements and lessons learned in the third year of the programme across the regions and supply chains we work in, along the three impact pathways: 💬Advocate through inclusive dialogue 📣Amplify the voice of citizenry 📱Accelerate disruptive innovations Together we strive to strengthen civil society and foster inclusive sustainability in global value chains, elevating the voices of farmers, miners, workers and citizens, and ensuring that these voices are included and well represented in decision-making and sustainability processes and policies. You can download the full report on our website!  https://lnkd.in/duMhDDbq BWI Indonesia TrustAfrica Fairfood Solidaridad Network Solidaridad East and Central Africa Solidaridad West Africa Solidaridad Southern Africa Solidaridad Asia Solidaridad Latinoamérica Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken) @Solidaridad Europe @Solidaridad Deutschland #RECLAIMsustainability #sustainable #valuechains #supplychains #partnership #civilsociety

Kenya Bixa Limited, a participant of the United Nations Global Compact since 2013 and a leading producer of natural annatto products, has unveiled its inaugural sustainability report. This milestone highlights Kenya Bixa’s commitment to sustainability, positioning it among the leaders in responsible business practices in Kenya. The Kwale based agro-processing company is a major exporter to foreign markets and with increasing demands from global regulations such as the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (#CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (#CSDDD), the report provides detailed insights into the company’s governance, environmental practices, and social impact, including its contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs) Speaking at the launch, Global Compact Network Kenya Executive Director Judy Njino applauded Kenya Bixa for the bold step, noting that the report reflects the company’s clear vision, deep understanding of global challenges and commitment to being part of the solution to pressing societal issues. She further noted that in the face of multiple global crises such as climate change, biodiversity loss and human rights concerns, sustainability is transitioning from voluntary to mandatory. Companies that embrace this change will therefore lead the way in innovation, growth and resilience. On behalf of the Kenya Bixa Board, Hon John Safari Mumba emphasized that the sustainability report underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to transforming lives through sustainable and innovative products while embedding transparency and accountability into its operations. Kenya Bixa Limited’s Managing Director, Dr. David Kisa Cheruiyot, reiterated the company’s commitment to continuous improvement saying the company will focus on strengthening its sustainability commitments, setting ambitious targets, and driving impactful initiatives for a greener, inclusive, and prosperous future for all. #Sustainability #SDGs #SustainabilityReport #GCNK Laban Kiptoo

“But true visionaries understand that sustainable success is the ultimate victory. African leaders are becoming increasingly aware of the transformative power of sustainability. As the continent strives for economic growth and social development, a sustainable future is no longer simply a desirable goal but a strategic necessity." Ota Akhigbe in Nigeria's Business Day. #Sustainability #BusinessDay #Africa #ImpactfulOrganization #SustainableGrowth #SocialImpact #ImpactInstitute #SocialImpactFootprint

📣 Kick-off to the Sustainability Week Africa: Economist Impact brings its successful series of sustainability events to Africa! Pan-African & global business leaders convene to discuss Africa’s green industrial revolution 🌍 The #KAAIA is all about technology-powered solutions to the challenges Africa faces to reach the #SDGs and secure a good future for all. So, we are thrilled that the Sustainability Week discusses the potential AI and digitalisation hold for accelerating the sustainability agenda. 🚀 Another aim of the KAAIA is upscaling young African start-ups and therefore we’re curious on the outcome of the sessions on green financing as well as green and social business. Maybe one of the three B2C-solutions of our KAAIA finalists can provide some further inspiration 💡 🟠 ChipChip – Innovative farm-to-fork model and tech-enabled ‘group-buying’ to streamline inefficient food supply chains 🟠 Grow For Me – Connects farmers, funders, and markets, transforming agriculture with digital solutions for impact 🟠 KivuGreen Corporation – Platform that connects smallholder farmers to markets and agricultural information without an internet connection Another focus of the #SustainabilityWeek is to ensure that no one is left behind. A sustainability transformation must be a just transition. That’s why some of the KAAIA’s finalist ventures strive for an open and inclusive market 💡 🟢 Amini – Solving African Farmer’s environmental data scarcity to regenerate natural capital through AI and space technologies 🟢 JOKALANTE – Effective communication, outreach and information-sharing in hard-to-reach agricultural contexts 🟢 Mama Pesa – Empowering affected women and those at risk from marginalized communities to attain financial independence As this edition’s SDG was #ZeroHunger, we are delighted to see the nexus of water, food and agriculture featuring so prominently in the agenda. Three of this year’s finalist are out there innovating food supply chains, a key topic of #SDG2 and the Sustainability Week Africa 💡 🔵 FRESH Networks: Smart Milk Distribution Solutions – Making safe, high-quality milk affordable for underserved, low-income urban households 🔵 Karpolax – Prolonging freshness with cutting-edge green nanotech for healthier produce and longer shelf life 🔵 Solerchil Technologies Ltd – Renting solar powered cold rooms and linking nearly-expired unsold food to buyers Find out more about the Sustainability Week Africa by Economist Impact here! 🙌 #Africa #2030Agenda #Sustainability #KAAIA #KofiAnnanAward #SDGs #DisruptHunger #Partnership #Innovation #ScaleUp #Business WFP Innovation Accelerator Kofi Annan Foundation Austrian Development Agency Bundeskanzleramt Österreich

Amid the increasing calls for a green #privatesector development, did you ever wonder what the practical action steps are? If yes, this webinar is for you 👉 ggkp.org/ZQY 📢 On Thursday, 11 April (14:00 CET), Green Growth Knowledge Partnership together with the Donor Committee for Enterprise Development supported by the International Labour Organization will host a webinar on Greening SMEs towards a Just Transition from Policies to Practice. We will explore how we can build a business case for #circularity among #SMEs; how the global #supplychain stakeholders can navigate environmental sustainability; and throughout all this journey, how policies can be an effective guide. A variety of practical examples and implementations from Indonesia, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan and Mauritius will be shared. Learn more and REGISTER now 👉 ggkp.org/ZQY

📣Article Alert! Protecting & nurturing eco-friendly ideas is key to building sustainable businesses that benefit our planet. Intellectual Property (IP) plays a crucial role in turning these green innovations into reality, driving economic growth while preserving the environment. Visit 👉 https://lnkd.in/dRWMF7YV to read more about how IP is fostering green innovation in Kenya! #GreenInnovation #Sustainability #IntellectualProperty #GoodReads Clarisse Mideva

Great news for Albanian businesses! Our Sustainable Practices Guide is here to inspire your journey towards a greener, fairer future. Packed with real-life examples from the 2023 #SDGBusinessPioneers, this booklet showcases how sustainability drives impact and success. #SwedeninAL #UNAlbania

Sustainability is no longer just a compliance issue. Forward-thinking companies are recognising it as a strategic imperative. Good Governance Africa partners with Economist Impact for the Sustainability Week Africa, and empowers businesses to unlock the true potential of sustainability. This two-day event dives deep into strategies to make sustainability a core value, not an afterthought. Gain insights from over 30 real-world projects and 20 compelling case studies that showcase how sustainability translates into tangible business benefits. Join a network of 500+ attendees in Cape Town to learn how to leverage sustainability for a competitive edge and propel Africa's sustainable growth: https://lnkd.in/den5vd3P #EconSustainability

🌍 Wellola's commitment to Sustainability 🌍 We are thrilled to share our latest blog post detailing Wellola's commitment to sustainability and our recent initiatives aimed at fostering a regenerative future. We have taken significant steps to reduce the environmental impact of our core operations and are moving further towards net zero. Key Highlights: 👉 Carbon Reduction: Supported by the Enterprise Ireland Green Transition Fund, we have meticulously assessed and reported our emissions, focusing on reducing our carbon footprint. 👉 Net Zero Strategy: We've crafted a comprehensive strategy with both short-term and long-term goals for achieving carbon neutrality, leveraging new technologies and sustainable practices. 👉 Green Tendering: Our procurement process prioritises environmentally responsible suppliers and sustainable products. 👉 Offset Partnerships: In collaboration with Eternal Flame Tanzania we are supplying Ecological Cook Bags, reducing CO2 emissions and supporting women's empowerment and children's health. 🇺🇳 Our efforts align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and we remain dedicated to driving meaningful change in the healthcare sector. Read the full blog post to learn more about our sustainability journey: https://lnkd.in/gmYBBT4N   #Sustainability #HealthcareInnovation #CarbonReduction #SDGs #Act4SDGs #NetZero