KCB Bank Uganda has today reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability by leading two impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in observance of World Environment Day, held under the theme “Ending Global Plastic Pollution.”
To support this year’s theme, KCB Bank organised a comprehensive clean-up activity at Farmers’ Market in Banda that targeted plastic waste hotspots, restoring a vital marketplace to a cleaner, healthier state for farmers, traders and shoppers by focusing on the collection and proper disposal of waste.
In parallel, the bank planted 50 trees at Hillside Nursery and Primary School in Naalya as part of its efforts to promote climate resilience and instill a culture of environmental stewardship among the next generation. The initiative also supports the Bank’s long-standing focus on sustainability, community engagement, and responsible business practices.
Speaking at the market, Sheila Awori, Ag. Head of Marketing and Communications, said, “We are excited to be here today to champion this drive of sanitation, to clean with the vendors of Farmers’ Market, Banda. One of the pillars of the ESG agenda is Environment, and today being World Environment Day, we found it prudent to come with our KCB staff so that we are able to give back to our community.”
She added, “Food is one of those things we can never run away from, so it’s important that where we buy our food from is clean and safe. As a bank, we look forward to opportunities like this, to give back to the community, and we thank the market management for collaborating and allowing us to work together during this initiative.”
At Hillside Nursery and Primary School, KCB staff worked alongside pupils and teachers to plant a mix of indigenous and fruit-bearing trees. The activity not only greened the school environment but also underscored the role of trees in combating pollution, preserving biodiversity, and fostering healthier living spaces.
Musiimenta Paul, a Social Studies teacher and patron of the Environment Club at the school, shared, “Here at Hillside Nursery and Primary School, we promote conservation of the environment and we are very grateful to KCB Bank for the fruit trees they’ve planted and donated to the school, in fulfillment of their brand promise, For People. For Better.”
Sharifa Babirye, ESG Risk Officer at KCB Bank Uganda, added, “On this World Environment Day, we’ve partnered with the Go-Green Initiative, and we’ve planted 50 trees at Hillside Nursery and Primary School while encouraging pupils and teachers to take care of their surroundings. This is one of many ways we’re helping build more environmentally aware communities.”
According to Statista, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Uganda generates over 600 tonnes of plastic waste daily, with a significant portion ending up in the environment, posing a serious threat to ecosystems, public health, and livelihoods.KCB Bank Uganda calls on individuals, institutions, and businesses to be part of the solution by reducing single use plastics, participating in clean-up initiatives, and fostering a culture of environmental responsibility – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8LPleFqdJg
