Founded in 1946 in Kenya, the Davis & Shirtliff Group is committed to achieving long term sustainable outcomes as it provides water and energy solutions across Africa. This sustainability report refers specifically to the Group’s community activities carried out in Kenya, Zambia and Uganda in the year 2022. The Group is committed to protecting the environment and mitigating against adverse environmental impact from its activities.
With a focus on a commitment to community welfare the Group is committed to improve the lives of disadvantaged communities by; • Harnessing resources (products, people, and technology) to improve lives in Africa in its overall quest to deliver a better and sustainable environment; • Partnering with like-minded organizations to increase access to clean potable water by utilizing sustainable and renewable energy sources where possible; • Helping solve some of the most pressing challenges and unlocking the potential of communities through its #ImprovingLives initiative; • Involving staff in the identification and implementation of #ImprovingLives projects. Kenya has committed to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% by 2030. A significant portion of Kenya’s GHG emissions is related to the heavy use of biomass in meeting energy demand which is also responsible for deforestation and forest degradation in the country, increasing vulnerability to the impacts of climate change.
The country is thus required to increase efficiency in energy consumption and consider new renewable energy sources. The private sector plays a most important role in implementing these actions. At Davis & Shirtliff, in 2022 alone, the #ImprovingLives Initiative impacted 30 Counties in Kenya , utilizing solar power solutions to ensure environmental and project sustainability.