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Judith Sidi Odhiambo @sidiodhiambo Judith Sidi Odhiambo

An SDG Pioneer for Partnerships for Low Carbon Investments 

In her pursuit for corporate sustainability, Judith Sidi Odhiambo, Group Head Corporate and Regulatory Affairs has demonstrated how creating shared value in the communities KCB Group PLC operates in leads to a resilient future. 

Judith has spearheaded efforts to incorporate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through various initiatives which include: implementation of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards in the Bank’s lending practices, development and signing of UNEP-FI's Principles for Responsible Banking in September 2019 and further joining Collective Commitment on Climate Action (CCCA) working group to demonstrate the Bank’s commitment in playing its part in mitigating effects of climate change. 

In 2020, Judith led efforts for KCB Group to become the first financial intermediary and private sector entity to receive the accreditation by the United Nations Green Climate Fund (GCF) for the implementation of green financing in East Africa. The fund will also enable KCB Group to sustainably support the country’s aspirations including the Big 4 Agenda and Vision 2030.