Caroline Makena Mwiti
Ag. Manager Energy, Environment and Climate Change Pillar at Equity Group Foundation
UN Global Compact
Kenya
Carbon & ESG Analyst Certificate
Certificate from the University of Cambridge Online
Hi, I'm Caroline Makena Mwiti!
Ag. Manager Energy, Environment and Climate Change Pillar at Equity Group Foundation
Sustainability professional with five years of experience in sustainable finance, climate change mitigation and adaptation, implementing green projects across East and Central Africa.
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Experience
Equity Group Foundation
Ag. Manager Energy, Environment and Climate Change Pillar
September 2024 - Present
- Crowding in partnerships and funding for programs aimed at climate change adaptation and mitigation.
- Working with the Sustainability team to integrate sustainable practices into the Equity Group operations. Leading the design and implementation of programs that avail capacity building and facilitate access to credit for MSMEs and Institutions,
- Working with credit team and sustainability teams to incorporate environmental and climate risk assessments into the lending process.
- Promoting Green Financing and investments.
- Preparation of Sustainability reports.
- Identifying opportunities for innovative financing in Energy, Environment and Climate Change including green bonds, green loans and blended finance.
- Contributing to policy advocacy and leading Equity Group Foundation to collaborate with governments, NGOs and other key stakeholders towards policies that support renewable energy and other measures to combat climate change.
- Working with Innovation and Technology pillar of Equity Group Foundation to explore opportunities such as Green Fintech Solutions and upskill young people to develop technology solutions that promote sustainability.
Equity Group Holdings
Head of WaSH and Climate Adaptation in Agriculture
July 2023 - Present
- Promoting Water Sanitation and Hygiene Solutions to households and institutions through developing a strong pipeline of quality investment opportunities.
- Supporting the integration of Water efficiency with other sectors, including green buildings, health, and environmental programs, to enhance operational efficiency and impact.
- Collaborating with municipal authorities, urban planners, and service utilities to implement pro-poor WASH tariffs and improve service provision.
- Mobilizing investors and engaging with mid and senior-level clients to understand their businesses and design of client engagement plans in the water space.
- Developing innovative financial solutions for WASH.
- Supervising and ensuring quality of portfolio reporting information prepared by junior staff, providing broader industry, sub-sector and country perspective into project risks and opportunities.
- The focal point and link person between the technology providers, institutions and the bank.
- Supporting climate smart agriculture to improve adaptation and resilience for farmers and their value chains.
- Strengthening the capacity of communities and businesses in adaptation and creating resilience.
- Extensive experience in risk assessment and scenario analysis tools.
Equity Bank Limited
Energy, Environment and Climate Change Expert
November 2020 - June 2023
- Supported the organization in high value workshops and networking events on energy access.
- Head tree planting and growing initiative including mangrove restoration along the Kenyan coastline
- Lead expert in the Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Program in Samburu County.
- Transitioned institution to clean energy for both cooking and lighting
- Managed Equity partners in renewable energy, clean cooking, climate smart agriculture, Water Sanitation & Hygiene and Green transport.
- Evaluated impact of industrial projects and human activity on climate and air quality generating recommendations to help mitigate impacts.
- Interacted and consulted with operational teams to provide technical environmental advice and support to clients and stakeholders.
Education
Excellence in Design For Greater Efficiency
Certificate
International Finance Corporation
Graduated in 2023
Climate Finance
Certificate
International Finance Corporation
Graduated in 2022
Certificates & Badges
Carbon & ESG Analyst Certificate
Certificate from the University of Cambridge Online
Issue date: Jan 28, 2025
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Languages
English
Native
French
Beginner
Swahili
Native
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