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KCB Group Boosts Green Financing and Youth Support Initiatives

10/9/2025

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KCB Group evaluated KShs. 578.3 billion in loans for environmental and social risks, increasing its green financing to 21.32% of its portfolio.
The bank received KShs. 69 million from the Green Climate Fund, targeting KShs. 15.5 billion to assist over 100,000 micro, small, and medium enterprises.
KCB Group cut its carbon footprint by 4% and planted over 1.3 million trees, offsetting 1.3 metric tonnes of carbon.
The KCB Sustainability Report, audited by Deloitte, complies with IFRS S1 and S2 Standards, ahead of the 2027 deadline.
KCB Foundation's 2Jiajiri program allocated KShs. 2.58 billion to 4,000 youth-owned MSMEs, with 38% led by women.

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KCB Group evaluated KShs. 578.3 billion in loans for environmental and social risks, increasing its green financing to 21.32% of its portfolio.
The bank received KShs. 69 million from the Green Climate Fund, targeting KShs. 15.5 billion to assist over 100,000 micro, small, and medium enterprises.
KCB Group cut its carbon footprint by 4% and planted over 1.3 million trees, offsetting 1.3 metric tonnes of carbon.
The KCB Sustainability Report, audited by Deloitte, complies with IFRS S1 and S2 Standards, ahead of the 2027 deadline.
KCB Foundation's 2Jiajiri program allocated KShs. 2.58 billion to 4,000 youth-owned MSMEs, with 38% led by women.