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.
Key topics covered included:
- The global and local GHG regulatory landscape
- Emissions gap analysis and scope classification
- Emissions data collection
- Introduction to carbon accounting and carbon calculators
A key outcome from the workshop was the confirmation by several participating companies including Agventure, Capwell Industries, Spice World and Silo Africa that customers are increasingly requesting sustainability and emissions reports, highlighting growing market demand for ESG compliance and carbon transparency.
Participants underscored the value of the programme:
- Joseph Kimemia, Head of Quality Systems & Compliance – Agventure Ltd said that SAVI program kicked off just in time when company investors and customers have increasingly began requesting ESG data and Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs), making sustainability compliance a critical business requirement and potential market access issue.
- Linda Wanaswa, Sustainability, Health Safety & Environment Officer – Capwell Industries appreciated that sustainability must be approached as a practical journey, beginning with data collection and continuous improvement, while creating opportunities for market access, customer confidence, and regulatory compliance.
- Esther Nyambura, Asst. Safety, Health & Compliance Manager (HSE) – Bulkstream emphasized that ESG is no longer a future conversation but a present-day business reality that supports the company resilience, competitiveness, and responsible growth.
- Catherine Aluanga, Sustainability & Impact Lead – AgriBORA Kenya observed that many businesses risk missing emerging opportunities due to limited awareness of compliance requirements, and that improved knowledge of emissions management as offered by SAVI will unlock operational efficiencies, investment opportunities, and new markets.
In appreciation of the first SAVI Decarbonisation Cohort, EAGC and DI commend participating organizations for their commitment to sustainable transformation and climate action within the grain sector.
Why participate in the SAVI Programme?
Participants will benefit from:
- Building emissions reporting capacity
- Accessing practical decarbonisation tools
- Strengthening compliance and competitiveness
- Improving readiness for investor and customer sustainability requirements
- Enhancing market access opportunities
Building on the momentum from the workshop, EAGC and DI invite all agri-value chain actors, as well as EAGC and KAM members, to join the official launch of the SAVI Programme in Kenya on 11 June 2026 and help shape the future of sustainable agribusiness in the region.
