KCB Named the Best Bank in Sustainable Finance

KCB has been named the Best Bank in Sustainable Finance by the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA).

This is in recognition of the bank's efforts in creating a more sustainable business enterprise environment through its deliberate socio-economic interventions.

KCB also emerged second Runners-Up in the category of Best Bank Response to Covid-19 pandemic.

Speaking on the achievement, KCB Group CEO Paul Russo said, "We are privileged and honoured to be the top mover of the Sustainability Agenda. The win reinforces our commitment to building a brand that is not only focused on profits alone but on the customers and the communities we serve. At KCB, we acknowledge that we are in a decade of action that requires us to fast track our ambitions in achieving sustainable development by 2030.’

The awards spearheaded by KBA under its Sustainable Finance Initiative (SFI) Catalyst Awards recognizes financial sector players for their commendable progress in creating long-term value by funding initiatives designed to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change, building a resilience socio-economic environment, and help build a more sustainable future for humanity.

The award comes at a time when institutions are being called upon to embrace sustainable practices by adopting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a guide to assist in the attainment of reduced global net human-caused emissions of carbon dioxide by about 45 percent by 2030.