NAIROBI, Kenya- Alliad is stepping up efforts to strengthen local supply chains, promote locally sourced talent and support community development as it expands its environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda across Africa.
The integrated business services provider has highlighted Kenya as a key market in its latest Sustainability Report, pointing to local procurement and supplier development as important components of its long-term growth strategy.
A major milestone in Kenya during the reporting period was Alliad’s first Supplier Forum, which brought together more than 60 local suppliers.
The forum provided a platform for Alliad and its suppliers to strengthen business relationships and exchange knowledge on international standards, food safety, sustainability and local content.
The company also reported that 100 per cent of its workforce in Kenya is locally recruited, underscoring its focus on developing local talent.
Alliad Global Chief Executive Officer Rashad Sinokrot said sustainability was increasingly being integrated into the company’s expansion strategy across its African markets.
“For us, sustainability is about how we grow and the value that growth creates across our markets,” Sinokrot said.
The CEO said responsible sourcing, local supplier development and investment in communities would remain central to the company’s growth as it seeks to build resilient businesses and create long-term value for clients and communities.
Focus on local procurement
Alliad’s wider operations reflect a growing emphasis on local sourcing. Of its 1,775 suppliers globally, 77 per cent are local.
In Côte d’Ivoire, local procurement increased from 30 per cent to 46 per cent in 2025, demonstrating the company’s efforts to increase participation by businesses within its operating markets.
In Kenya, the Supplier Forum was designed to help local suppliers better understand the standards required to participate in Alliad’s supply chain while strengthening their capacity to meet international sustainability and quality requirements.
Community investment across Africa
Beyond its supply chain initiatives, Alliad increased investment in community programmes during 2025.
The company invested US$49,172 in community initiatives, nearly four times the amount invested the previous year. Corporate donations reached 2,044 people across its operating markets.
In Uganda, Alliad’s Open Market Day initiative in Buliisa District has connected more than 80 farmers directly with buyers through a weekly marketplace, creating additional opportunities for local producers.
The company also planted 1,285 trees at schools in Uganda and contributed UGX 40 million towards girls’ education.
At Kawempe Referral Hospital, Alliad donated healthcare supplies benefiting 150 mothers and 150 newborns.
In Côte d’Ivoire, the company conducted environmental education programmes in 10 schools, including awareness sessions and the establishment of arboretums to encourage young people to participate in environmental conservation.
Driving environmental improvements
Alliad said its operations reported their carbon footprint in 2025, while renewable energy accounted for 11 per cent of electricity consumption.
The company also diverted 191 tonnes of waste from landfill and planted 1,285 trees across its operating locations.
In Kenya, the company is combining environmental measures with operational improvements, including the introduction of more fuel-efficient vehicles to its fleet.
It has also deployed a new transport ERP platform, which is expected to improve fuel efficiency by an estimated 10 to 15 per cent.
Strengthening ESG governance
Alliad’s sustainability push has also extended to its internal governance systems.
During 2025, the company completed its first EcoVadis assessment and its second Group-wide Double Materiality Assessment, processes aimed at strengthening the way it identifies and manages environmental, social and governance risks and priorities.
The company also introduced its first Sustainable Procurement Policy and Whistleblowing Policy.
ESG oversight was further strengthened through three cross-functional committees tasked with supporting sustainability and governance across the business.
As Alliad expands its operations across Africa and other markets, the company says local supplier development, responsible sourcing, investment in people and community partnerships will remain key elements of its sustainability and growth strategy.
