Think Business Africa

Sustainable Finance Summit

THEME: Making The Transition Towards Sustainable Finance

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Tuesday 22nd – Wednesday 23rd April, 2025

JW Marriott Hotel, Nairobi

Ochieng Oloo

About The Summit

The urgency for sustainable business practices has intensified following the landmark decisions at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The intersection of environmental challenges with socio-economic issues in Africa has become even more pronounced, with climate change emerging as both an environmental crisis and a livelihood dilemma. As we approach COP30 in Brazil, the private sector in East Africa must step up its role in advancing the climate action agenda, particularly in light of the new finance goals established at COP29.

New Context: COP29 Outcomes

The UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) concluded with a groundbreaking agreement on climate finance:

  1. A new finance goal to triple funding to developing countries, aiming for USD 300 billion annually by 2035.
  2. A broader target to mobilize USD 1.3 trillion per year by 2035 from public and private sources.
  3. Finalization of carbon market rules under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.

Sustainable Finance has evolved to encompass Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors, aiming to ensure ethical financing that protects the environment and promotes social responsibility. The outcomes of COP29 have amplified the importance of this approach, particularly for developing nations like Kenya.

 

Africa’s climate change mitigation and adaptation journey now represents an even more significant investment opportunity, estimated at USD 3 trillion by 2030[1]. With 75% of this investment expected to come from the private sector, the financial industry is uniquely positioned to capitalize on this opportunity while driving sustainable development.

Summit Objectives

Objectives of the Summit & Awards

In light of COP29 outcomes, the summit aims to:

  1. Provide a forum for the financial, technology, and socio-economic development sectors to craft strategies aligning with the new global climate finance goals.
  2. Showcase and recognize sustainable finance initiatives that contribute to the newly established global targets.
  3. Explore ways to leverage the finalized carbon market rules to boost sustainable investments in East Africa.

Goal of the Summit & Award

Our primary goal remains to achieve 100% compliance among all regulated companies in Kenya’s financial sector with global sustainability requirements by 2030. This goal now aligns closely with the new global finance targets set at COP29, emphasizing the need for accelerated action and increased private sector involvement.

Target Participants

Key executives from banks, insurance companies, capital markets entities, fintech firms, technology companies, regulatory authorities, and other players in climate mitigation and socio-economic development. We also encourage participation from international climate finance experts to share insights on implementing the new global finance goals.

 

This summit serves as a crucial platform for East Africa’s financial sector to align with global climate action commitments, capitalize on emerging opportunities, and drive sustainable development in the region.

Award Categories

1. Overall Best Sustainable Finance Insitution of the Year

2. Best Sustainable Finance Insitution  – Environmental

3. Best Sustainable Finance Insitution  – Social

4. Best Sustainable Finance Insitution  – Governance

5. Sustainable Climate Change Initiative of the Year

6. Sustainable Social Responsibity Initiative of the Year

7. Sustainable  DEI Governance (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Initiative of the Year

8. E-mobility Sustainable Finance Initative of the Year

9. Energy Transition Sustainable Finance Initiative of the Year

10. Sustainable Circular Economy Model of the year

11. Best Climate Finance Initiative

12. Innovative Carbon Market Utilization Award

Summit Program

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PARTNER WITH US

Partnership Opportunities

We are pleased to invite you to participate in our inaugural

Banking Awards Summit 2024.

PLATINUM SPONSOR

1 Opportunity
Ksh 6,000,000.00
10 minutes presentation at the Awards 2024 gala.
20 minute presentation at the Summit 2024.
Branding at both venues.
Trophy co- branding.
Marketing opportunity at the Awarda/ Summit 2024 including sales presentation and logo and banner placements.
2 dinner table sitting 20 guests at the awards gala.
Banner and link to your website from our website and social media platforms.
2 VIP sitting with dignitaries and Cabinet Secretary.
Display 10 banners strategically at both venues.
A chance for on location direct sales through Corporate information booth/desk /Gift bags at the awards gala and Summit.
Logos in all marketing and promotional materials pre and post events.
A chance to present winners trophies of choice at the Awards Gala

GOLD SPONSOR

1 Opportunity
Ksh 4,000,000.00
5 minutes presentation at the Awards 2024 gala.
10 minute presentation at the Summit 2024.
Branding at both venues.
Marketing opportunity at the Awards/ Summit 2024 including sales presentation and logo and banner placements.
One VIP sitting with Dignitaries and Cabinet Secretary
Display 5 banners strategically at both venues.
A chance for on location direct sales through Corporate information booth/desk /Gift bags at the awards gala and conference.
Logos in all marketing and promotional materials pre and post events.
Half page advert in the Banking Awards & Summit Suppliment in the Daily Nation valued at Ksh 400,000.
A chance to present trophies in 3 categories of choice except the overall winners trophies.

SILVER SPONSOR

3 Opportunities
Ksh 2,000,000.00
Aknowledgement at the Awards 2024 gala.
10 minute presentation at the Summit 2024.
Branding at both venues.
Marketing opportunity at the Awards/Summit 2024 including sales presentation and logo and banner placements.
1 dinner table sitting 5 guests at the awards gala.
Display 5 banners strategically at both venues.
A chance for on location direct sales through Corporate information booth/desk /Gift bags at the awards gala and conference.
Logos in all marketing and promotional materials pre and post events.
Quarter page advert in the Banking Awards & Summit Suppliment in the Daily Nation valued at Ksh 200,000.
A chance to present trophies in 1 category of choice except overall winners trophies..

BRONZE SPONSOR

3 Opportunities
Ksh. 1,000,000.00
Acknowledgement at the Awards 2024 gala.
Acknowledgement at the Summit 2024.
Marketing opportunity at the Awards/ Summit 2024 including sales presentation and logo and banner placements.
1 dinner table sitting 3 guests at the awards gala.
A chance for on location direct sales through Corporate information booth/desk /Gift bags at the awards gala and conference.
Logos in all marketing and promotional materials pre and post events.
One eighth page advert in the Banking Awards & Summit Suppliment in the Daily Nation valued at Ksh 100,000.
A chance to present trophies in 1 category of choice except the overall winners trophies..

AWARD CATEGORY SPONSOR

(1 per category)
Ksh.500,000.00
3 tickets to the awards gala.
Acknowledgement at the Awards 2024 gala.
Present trophies in the sponsored category.
Co- Branding of sponsored trophy.

Exhibition Booths

Ksh. 150,000.00
If you would like to showcase your solution for the banking sector as well as retail products, we have organized a few exhibitions boths at both the awards and the Summit that will see you interact with over 300 attendees.

Contact Info

Think Business Limited,

4th Flr. Delta Corner Annex, Wayiaki Way, Westlands, Nairobi

P.O. Box 12800 – 00100 GPO, Nairobi

Website: www.thinkbusinessafrica.com

+254 704 096 289

+254 0722 335 421

info@thinkbusinessafrica.com