Paul Arithi 
- I&M Bank Signs the UN Principles for Responsible Banking;
- I&M Bank has become an official signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Banking;
I&M Bank has officially become a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB), the leading global framework for a sustainable banking industry.
By signing the Principles, I&M Bank joins a worldwide network community of banks committed to aligning their business strategies with society’s most important goals, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement.
Becoming a member to the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) serves as a key landmark in the Bank’s ongoing sustainability journey.
This commitment reinforces the goals outlined in its Sustainability Action Plan, which aims to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and positively impact 10 million lives by the end of 2026.
This ambition is anchored on three core pillars: enabling last-mile financial solutions, driving business sustainability, and enhancing quality of life.
The Bank’s existing initiatives are already demonstrating significant traction. In May 2025, the Kenya Bankers Association(KBA) recognized I&M Bank as one of the country’s best banks for MSME lending, a testament to its commitment to fostering inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
“We are proud to become a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Banking, which marks a significant milestone of our long-standing commitment to embedding sustainability into our core business.
This is not just a pledge, but an extension of the work we are already doing through our Sustainability Action Plan.
By aligning with this global framework, we will enhance our ability to measure our impact and accelerate our efforts to create a positive future for our customers, society, and the planet. Inclusion remains central to our approach, ensuring that no one is left behind.” said, Gul Khan, Chief Executive Officer, I&M Bank
A Framework for Leadership in Sustainable Finance
The Principles for Responsible Banking provide a comprehensive framework for banks to systematically integrate sustainability into all business areas. As a signatory, I&M Bank commits to:
- Identify and measure its most significant environmental and social impacts.
- Set ambitious targets and implement strategies to address these impacts and contribute to global sustainability goals.
- Publicly report on its progress in a transparent manner.
- Take a leadership role in demonstrating how banking products and services can accelerate the transition to a sustainable and prosperous future for all.
By becoming a signatory of the Principles, I&M Bank becomes part of the world’s preeminent banking community focused on sustainable finance, collaborating on best practices and pioneering tools that benefit the entire industry.
This joint effort between the UN and the global banking sector ensures that profitability and purpose go hand in hand to address urgent planetary crises like climate change, nature loss, and social inequality.
