Standard Chartered Kenya launches its sustainability progress report for 2025

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From Left to Right: Standard Chartered Regional Head, Community Impact, Kenya & Africa, Regina Mukiri together with the Standard Chartered Kenya CEO, Birju Sanghrajka; and Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing, Kenya & Africa, Joyce Kibe, during the launch of the bank's Sustainability Progress Report 2025. The report shows the bank's sustainable finance portfolio grew by 16 per cent to KES 62.5 billion, driven by rising demand from businesses seeking financing that supports growth while addressing climate, social, and regulatory changes-Photo Courtesy

By Dickson Odhiambo

August 4,2026

Standard Chartered Kenya launches its sustainability progress report for 2025

Standard Chartered Kenya has launched its Sustainability Progress Report for the year 2025.

It reports on a 16 per cent rise in sustainable finance revenue to KES 3.5 billion and a 11 per cent increase in sustainable finance assets to KES 62.5 billion.

Since 2021, the Bank has generated KES 7.9 billion in cumulative sustainable finance revenue,

reflecting growing client demand for solutions that support climate resilience, financial inclusion

and long-term growth.

 Birju Sanghrajka, Chief Executive Officer and Head of Coverage, Standard Chartered Kenya, said Sustainability is no longer a separate conversation from business growth.

“Our clients are increasingly looking for banking partners that can help them

access capital, manage risk and build more resilient businesses in a rapidly changing operating

environment. We are helping connect clients to capital and expertise that enable them to

contribute to Kenya’s long-term development priorities.” he says.

Scaling client financing and inclusive wealth creation Corporate and Investment Banking anchored the Bank’s performance through sustainability-linked lending, trade finance, transaction banking and advisory solutions that support clients’ transition plans and evolving ESG requirements.

The report also highlights inclusive wealth creation, with assets under management in the digital

SC Shilingi Money Market Fund rising 47 per cent to KES 27.8 billion. Investors below 40 account

for 62 per cent of SC Shilingi clients, while women make up 49 per cent of the investor base,

demonstrating stronger uptake among younger and more diverse client segments.

Support for women-led businesses continued through the Standard Chartered Women

International Network programme, which now serves 491 entrepreneurs with assets under

management of KES 2.9 billion.

Reducing operational impact and strengthening social outcomes Standard Chartered Kenya also reduced the environmental impact of its own operations, lowering Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions by 9.7 per cent, reducing water use by 22.6 per cent and recycling 84 per cent of operational waste in 2025.

Through the Standard Chartered Foundation, programmes have reached over 55,900 young

people since 2019, enabled 1,583 jobs through entrepreneurship and supported 519 young people

into decent employment, with a continued focus on women and persons with disabilities.

 

Colleagues contributed 4,039 hours of skills-based volunteering in 2025, with 87 per cent of

colleagues taking part in volunteering initiatives. The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon

attracted 30,668 participants, raised KES 76.3 million for Foundation programmes and supported

environmental action through the distribution of 10,000 tree seedlings and 30,000 seed balls.

 

“Progress is measured not only by the capital we mobilise, but also by the opportunities we help

create. Our ambition is to connect clients, communities and future generations to lasting

economic opportunity by combining our international network with deep local expertise,

responsible banking practices and long-term partnerships,” says Birju.

The 2025 report reinforces Standard Chartered Kenya’s commitment to transparency, accountability and measurable progress across client financing, climate action, responsible operations, employee wellbeing and community impact.

 


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