Innovating a Sustainable Future for Africa
Business for Climate Impact and Growth
Strathmore University Auditorium (Panels) and Strathmore Business School (Workshops)
Summit Time: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM and Networking Social Event 05:00 PM – 07:00 PM
| 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Registration and Networking |
| 8:30 AM – 8:35 AM: Opening Remarks and Introduction (Master of Ceremony): Maina Chege |
| 8:35 AM – 8:45 AM: Welcome Address: Ms Lucy Muigai – CEO B Lab Africa |
| 8:45 AM – 8:55 AM: Welcome Address: Dr. Vincent Ogutu – Vice-Chancellor of Strathmore University |
| 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Keynote Address: “Building a Sustainable and Equitable Future for Africa – Lessons from Costa Rica” |
H.E. Giovanna Valverde, Ambassador, Embassy of Costa Rica in Kenya and Permanent Representative to UNEP and UN HABITAT
Panel Session 1
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Panel Session 1 Integrating Business Sustainability and Smart Finance - Moderated by Dr. Mumbi
Green Economy & Sustainable financing (All things banks, financial institutions, green bonds e.t.c)
Carbon Markets: Credits, taxes, trading, Reduction, Prices
Just Transition: Extractive to Regenerative economic systems
Circular Economy
Showcasing Successful Just Transition Initiatives in Africa
Q&A Session (10mins)
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Coffee Break and Networking
Driving a Resilient Business and Future for Africa - Delivered by Conservation Group
| Workshop Objective: Understanding Climate Resilience and Identifying Climate Risks and Opportunities: |
| Model: Balancing Economic Growth with Sustainability |
| Innovation and Adaptation through collaboration and partnerships |
| Rapporteur: Renson Nyongesa |
Sustainability Business Strategies to Attract Climate Finance in Africa - ImpactDev Africa & Business Mauritius
| Workshop Objective :Understanding of sustainable finance principles, emerging trends, and innovative financing mechanisms specific to the African context |
| Highlighting the role of Sustainability Business Strategy to attract green investments |
| Innovative Financing Mechanisms and Socially Responsible Investments |
| Case study on successful private climate investments through blended finance (SUNREF) |
| Rapporteur: Samita Mwanicky |
Impact Measurement & B Lab Framework in Africa - Delivered by B Lab Africa
| Workshop Objectives: Review of B Corp Certification process. Review of Sustainability in Business Program ( Expected Summit outcome) |
| Understanding SDGs and exploring the business case for sustainability. |
| Identifying key sustainability challenges and opportunities. |
| Conducting a sustainability assessment and setting sustainability goals and targets |
| Rapporteur: Anne Mulwa |
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: NETWORKING LUNCH BREAK
Panel Session 2
1:30 PM - 3:00: PM Data in Business as a Force for Public Good: Driving Sustainable and Ethical Practices - Moderated by Richard Wanjohi
Presentation: Setting up a UN SDGs-based Framework for Sustainable Business Practices in Africa
The Power of Data in Addressing Africa’s Challenges: Inequality, Poverty, Access to Services, and Environment Restoration
Digitization and Access to Data for Business Innovation and Good Governance
Closing the Data Gap: Strategies for Enhancing Data Availability in Africa
Q&A Session
Data-driven Decision Making for Sustainable Business Practices - Delivered by Axian Group
| Workshop Objectives: Leveraging Data for sustainable business practices: |
| Understanding the potential of data-driven decision-making for social and environmental impact. |
| Social Impact Measurement and Reporting |
| What does a great impact report look like? Axian 2022 Impact Report - Best-practice examples - Welight & MVola |
| Rapporteur: Ruth Mburu |
Introduction to Just Transition Planning Toolbox - Delivered by World Bank - Climate Investment Fund (CIF)
| What is Just Transition? |
| Just Transtion's role in climate action |
| Just Transition impact on different sectors of the economy |
| Rapporteur: Nicole Ngina |
Carbon Markets - Delivered by Sistema.bio & Eco2Librium (B Corps)
| Introduction to carbon markets with a focus on value for sustainable businesses. |
| Carbon offsetting and how to set up projects to get investments. - risk and opportunities. |
| How can a company leverage their expertise in carbon markets and transition that benefits end users? |
| Rapporteur: Pius Kiplagat |
Circular Economy - Delivered by Greenspoon, Danone Egypt & Adelphi (B Corps)
| Circularity - From Design to Value Chains |
| Consumers in the circular economy: Moving towards sustainable consumption |
| Rapporteur: Alma Otieno |
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Closing Remarks
On behalf of Strathmore University : Dr. Caesar Mwangi – Executive Dean of Strathmore University Business School
On behalf of BMW Foundation and B Lab Africa : Ms Thandi Dyani – Network Organizer for Africa region and the Nordics with the BMW Foundation
Appreciation of sponsors and final remarks : Maina Chege
5:00 PM - 7:00-PM Networking Social Event
Enjoy conversations with our with our panelists, guests and B Lab team.
Expected Outcomes
Post_Summt-Report – Inclusive of Survey and keynote listener feedback from the private sector on sustainability in Africa
Recording of Workshop room and panel discussion
Sustainability in Business Program – Help start a business’s sustainability journey
