KCB Bank Uganda Plants 300 Trees at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa to
Advance Climate Action Agenda.
KCB Bank Uganda, through the KCB Foundation, has planted
300 trees at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa in Kigo as part of its ongoing commitment
to environmental conservation and sustainable development. The tree-planting exercise was
conducted in partnership with Serena Hotels and forms part of the bank’s broader
environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda, with a specific focus on environmental
stewardship and climate action.
Foundation, said the initiative underscores the bank’s commitment to supporting environmental
sustainability through practical interventions that contribute to a greener future.
“This activity is part of our ESG agenda, where we are focusing on the environmental pillar by
ensuring that more trees are planted in different areas. It aligns with Sustainable Development
Goal 13 on Climate Action, which calls for collective efforts to combat climate change and its
impacts,” Kibuuka said. “We are planting these trees with the hope that 20 years from now, they
will be thriving and playing a vital role in protecting our planet while benefiting the coming
generations,” he added.
Climate Hub International, KCB Bank’s sustainability partner, emphasized the importance of
ensuring that trees planted today survive and grow to maturity. Fredrick Ssenyonga,
Sustainability and Commercial Manager at Climate Hub International, said successful
environmental restoration goes beyond planting trees and requires continuous monitoring and
maintenance.
“We are here to support KCB Bank in achieving its sustainability agenda. Tree planting is
important, but tree growing is even more important. Our role is to ensure that the trees planted
today survive and thrive. For every tree planted, records are kept and monitoring is conducted
every three months. We will return periodically to assess growth and survival rates because the
objective is not simply to plant trees, but to ensure that they grow and contribute meaningfully
to environmental conservation,” he noted.
According to Duncan Lewa, Manager Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa, businesses have
a critical role to play in protecting the environment while pursuing growth and development.
“As corporates, we recognize that our operations impact the environment. One of the ways we
can give back is through initiatives such as tree planting. Beyond this exercise, Serena has been
implementing a number of sustainability measures, including a transition towards becoming
plastic-free. Since the beginning of the year, we have significantly reduced single-use plastics
across our operations, replacing plastic water bottles with glass bottles and adopting more
sustainable alternatives such as paper straws. These may seem like small actions, but collectively
they contribute to ensuring that development remains sustainable,” Lewa said.
KCB Bank Uganda’s planting of 300 trees today is a step toward their nationwide goal of
planting 15,000 trees this year to combat climate change, boost biodiversity, and expand green
spaces. Today’s event highlights how cross-sector partnerships between finance, hospitality, and
environmental experts can effectively tackle ecological issues. Ultimately, KCB Bank Uganda
remains dedicated to leading conservation projects that foster a healthier and more sustainable
future for communities nationwide.
