People Power

Sustainable Inclusive Business (SIB-K) prioritizes a People-First Approach, advocating for gender diversity and inclusion while assisting businesses in creating people-centric structures. As the future of work evolves, SIB-K emphasizes proactive preparedness, highlighting essential characteristics for the future workforce and encouraging reskilling and open communication. Through community engagement initiatives, SIB-K addresses societal challenges, promoting sustainable systems and empowering marginalized groups. By fostering partnerships, SIB-K leverages collaborative solutions to drive impactful change, advancing its mission of building a more equitable and sustainable society.

People-First Approach and Gender Inclusion

Sustainable Inclusive Business (SIB-K) champions a People-First Approach, recognizing people as the cornerstone of organizational success. Emphasizing gender diversity and inclusion across industries, SIB-K advocates for equal opportunities, ensuring that every individual, regardless of gender, can thrive in their chosen field. The organization assists businesses in adopting people-centric structures that prioritize employee well-being, supplier relationships, and community engagement.

Future of Work Preparedness

In anticipation of evolving employment landscapes, SIB-K stresses the importance of proactive management in preparing for the future of work. Highlighting generational differences and emerging trends in technology and globalization, SIB-K outlines characteristics of the future workforce, including adaptability, digital literacy, and purpose-driven mindsets. The organization encourages businesses to embrace reskilling, upskilling, and open communication to navigate the changing work environment successfully.

Community Engagement and Behavior Change Initiatives

SIB-K addresses societal challenges by promoting sustainable, ethical, and inclusive systems through community engagement and behavior change initiatives. Projects like the COAST Project tackle waste management and green job creation, empowering marginalized groups, particularly women and youth. Additionally, SIB-K’s Gender Mainstreaming in Waste Management Toolkit aims to overcome gender biases in the waste sector, providing essential skills and opportunities for women’s advancement.

Partnership and Collaborative Solutions

Fostering partnerships is integral to SIB-K’s approach to driving impactful change. Collaborative projects leverage local expertise and resources to create sustainable solutions, promoting economic empowerment and environmental stewardship. By forging alliances with like-minded organizations and stakeholders, SIB-K amplifies its impact, advancing its mission of building a more equitable and sustainable society.

Projects

Gender Mainstreaming for Business

Gender Mainstreaming for Business In response to the pressing need for gender inclusivity and equity within the waste management sector in Kenya, Sustainable Inclusive Business Kenya, the Knowledge Center under the Kenya Private Sector Alliance, KEPSA, embarked on a project to develop a comprehensive toolkit that would contribute to the transformative journey towards fostering gender [...]

Women Win

Women Win The Women Win project was a collaborative endeavor recognizing women's crucial role in Kenya's thriving flower industry. Through research and coordination, we mapped past initiatives to empower women in the industry and assessed their impact. By engaging with various stakeholders, including government bodies, civil society, and industry players, we facilitated a learning exchange [...]

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Reports & Insights

New Horizons_Accelerating Sustainable Development through Inclusive Business in Kenya

New Horizons-Accelerating Sustainable Development through Inclusive Business in Kenya In recent years, Kenya has forged a reputation as a continental leader in using private sector-based innovation to improve the lives of ordinary citizens. Consider some examples quoted by President Kenyatta himself at the latest G7 meeting: Safaricom’s M-Pesa; a simple mobile app that enables individuals [...]