We are all aware that globally we live in times of unprecedented change. Population growth, inequality, corruption, resource scarcity, energy volatility, ecological pressures, climate change, and unemployment are changing the structure of our economies and the terms by which organisations may prosper. In our African context, these pressures further coincide with the need for socio and economic development to compete in a rapidly changing world.
As a result, the risks, and opportunities that organisations face today are becoming more complex. Responding strategically to social and environmental issues is now central to the sustainability of businesses around the world. Organisations that embrace sustainability as a strategic asset will be more capable of dealing with these complex challenges.
UHL is installing Solar panels on all its manufacturing sites which will reduce the CO2 emissions by 2,454 MT per annum (4% reduction per annum)
UHL is installing 3,139 kWp Solar PV across all 5 it’s manufacturing sites. This will reduce Electricity consumption by 27% per annum.
Commenced annual donation to Rhino Ark (via Rhino Charge sponsorship)
Site-led CSR income-generation projects with girls’ high schools
- Eldoret – bakery
Nakuru Feeds & Mineral – dairy
- Commercial Street – bakery
- Central Support Office – bakery
- Nairobi Feeds – pigs
- Unga Millers (U) Limited - bakery
1st runners-up KAM Energy Innovation Award category (Nakuru Feeds)
Adoption of Unga’s Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan
Supported families affected by Covid 19
2nd runners-up “Innovation and Best Practice in Energy Management” Category, 17th Annual Energy Management Awards (Eldoret)
Construction of Solar Power plant in Unga Operation Sites.
We have adopted and integrated 9 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into our operational goals. These include:
Facilitate access to affordable, safe, and nutritious foods. Prevent and eliminate threats to food security across the company’s value chain and ecosystems
Mainstream occupational health and safety among our employees including preventing and eliminating food and feed safety hazards in the company’s operations and value chain to ensure safe food and feed for consumers, livestock and prevent harms to broader ecosystems.
Deliberately mainstream gender within the organization work force to ensure the employees are diverse and equitable
Continuously strive to provide livelihoods to all stakeholders (employees, farmers, shareholders etc) including but not limited to generating revenue for the government.
Anchoring innovation as a business imperative to drive food security, creating employment, generating additional revenue, and protecting human rights
Establish systems and process that accelerates sustainable waste management, responsible production, ethical sourcing, and disclosures
Rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, aligning to a 1.5°C world, and mitigate air pollution throughout the company’s operations and value chain
Mainstream a responsive corporate governance system that augments justice and peace within the region
Forge meaningful partnerships that accelerate achievement of the adopted Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Unga considers social and environmental sustainability as part and parcel of financial and commercial success and has always been at the heart of Unga’s strategy and operations. As a responsible company and corporate citizen, Unga has always put quality and safety at the heart of its operations and has also supported its local communities through Community Social Responsibility (CSR) programs. A timeline of Unga’s sustainability journey and initiatives is illustrated below.
