Demand for sustainability reports grows as EAGC and DI accelerate decarbonisation of grain value chains in Kenya

On May 26th, EAGC in partnership with Danish Industry (DI), convened a decarbonisation workshop under the Sustainable Agriculture Value Chain Initiative (SAVI) programme, a three-year initiative (2026-2028) supported by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The SAVI Programme is designed to strengthen sustainability and competitiveness across the grain value chain by supporting businesses to improve ESG performance, decarbonisation, water stewardship, EUDR compliance, and sustainable value chain management.

Speaking during the workshop, Gerald Masila, Executive Director of EAGC, emphasized that sustainability is rapidly becoming a business requirement rather than a choice.

"Global markets, financiers, and consumers increasingly demand evidence of responsible production and transparent reporting. EAGC through SAVI is helping grain sector actors build the skills, systems, and partnerships needed to remain competitive while contributing to climate resilience."

Katrine Blaabjerg Sørensen, Regional Head of Sustainability at DI East Africa, noted that the transition to sustainable business practices presents significant opportunities for companies that proactively measure and manage their environmental footprint.

The workshop brought together 23 participants.