Industry Commits To Scale Up Clean Energy Initiatives

Manufacturers have today committed to scaling up clean energy initiatives as the country seeks to realize a low-carbon future. This was during the 9th Clean Energy Conference and Expo, hosted by the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM).

State Department of Environment and Climate Change, Secretary Administration, Ms. Esther Lokwei noted that access to clean and affordable is key for sustainable development, adding, “Energy is at the center of international debate for driving socio-economic change. Providing access to energy without harming the environment remains a huge challenge not only in Kenya but globally. Promoting energy efficiency and conservation is paramount as it supports the country’s initiatives towards a low-carbon future by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It also improves air quality. Further, the Ministry has spearheaded the implementation of climate change policies and frameworks for climate change mitigation and green growth. We have done this in collaboration with KAM among other partners.”

KAM Chief Executive, Mr. Anthony Mwangi noted that the manufacturing sector must sustain livelihoods through job creation whilst maintaining the environment in which it operates, adding that the government has a crucial role in driving green manufacturing practices by developing and implementing legislation and policies to support industries drive such initiatives.

“We are in the era of triple bottom line – humanity, environment, and economics. This means that we have a heavy task to create jobs and drive economic activities whilst managing the impact of our actions on the environment. KAM established the Centre for Energy Efficiency and Conservation (CEEC) in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum in 2006.

The Centre has been at the forefront of energy efficiency and conservation programs designed to help companies identify energy wastage, determine energy savings potential, cost savings, and reduction in CO2 emissions through the measures to be implemented,” he elaborated.

The 9^th Clean Energy Conference & Expo brought together stakeholders within the energy space to deliberate on tangible solutions to scale up the uptake of clean energy initiatives. It also showcased innovations in the clean energy space including renewable energy, water, e-mobility, green building, and clean cooking.

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