Nairobi — Old Mutual East Africa (OMEA) has joined the UN Global Compact (UNGC), committing to responsible business and sustainability leadership in the region.

The UNGC is the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative, which brings together more than 20,000 companies across the globe that align their operations and strategies with 10 universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.

"Old Mutual East Africa has long supported the objectives of the UNGC through our parent Old Mutual Limited. However, the time has come for us to localise our membership, allowing us to actively engage in regional and local initiatives driven by the Global Compact's local chapters," said OMEA Group CEO Arthur Oginga.

"We believe this move strengthens our ability to contribute meaningfully to sustainability efforts in the East African region, while amplifying the voice of African businesses in global sustainability dialogues," he added.

Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn

As climate change, social inequalities, and governance challenges reshape the global business landscape, sustainability has become a defining strategic focus for responsible companies.

In recognition of this, OMEA has adopted a comprehensive sustainability framework designed to deliver long-term value for stakeholders while addressing the environmental and social challenges most material to its markets.

By Ivan Omondi