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The organization has established an Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) to integrate sustainable development into its core business strategies. KFL recognises the importance of sustainable finance to achieve triple-bottom-line outcomes in the long term, focussing on the Economic, Social, and Environmental impacts. KFL\u2019s core business practices are aligned with the United Nations\u2019 Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), an international benchmark for promoting a sustainable future. KFL\u2019s services directly contribute to several SDGs, including:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mapping SDGs with our business activities:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Goal 1: No Poverty<\/b><\/p>\n

Our Activities\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Financial inclusions\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Insurance coverage<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Goal 2: Good Health & Well-being<\/b><\/p>\n

Our Activities\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Awareness campaigns on safe driving practices (Be a Good Samaritan Awareness Campaign); helmet distribution\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Health Check-up camps\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Blood donation camps\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Health Insurance & Accident Cover Insurance\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. First-aid training\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Fire safety training & Mock drills<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Goal 3: Quality Education<\/b><\/p>\n

    Our Activities\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Kids Educational Welfare (Donation of fees to children from underprivileged homes)<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Employee learning and development programmes\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Financial Literacy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

       <\/p>\n

      Goal 4: Gender Equality\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

      Our Activities\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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      1. Women as co-borrowers\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. Diversity and inclusion in the workplace\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. Favourable policies for women<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

         <\/p>\n

        Goal 5: Clean Water and Sanitation<\/b><\/p>\n

        Our Activities\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Establishment of safe & clean drinking water plant\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        2. Safe & hygienic sanitary conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

           <\/p>\n

          Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation<\/b><\/p>\n

          Our Activities\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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          1. Sustainable underwriting, ESG due diligence and responsible financing practices<\/span><\/li>\n
          2. Promoting inclusive employment allowing persons with disabilities to fully access the job market<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

             <\/p>\n

            Goal 7: Clean Water and Sanitation<\/b><\/p>\n

            Our Activities<\/b><\/p>\n

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            1. Assisting MSMEs in process & technology upgradation; product enhancement\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
            2. Assisting vehicle owners to increase the fleet size; upgrade to eco-friendly options<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

               <\/p>\n

              Goal 8: Reduced Inequality\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

              Our Activities<\/b><\/p>\n

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              1. Fostering equal opportunity for all employees\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
              2. Ensuring safe and healthy workplace for employees\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
              3. Health, wellness and welfare initiatives<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                 <\/p>\n

                Goal 9: Responsible Consumption and Production<\/b><\/p>\n

                Our Activities<\/b><\/p>\n

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                1. Scientific disposal of e-waste through authorised recyclers\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                2. Phasing out of plastic bottles\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                3. Use of sustainable materials \u2013 glass bottles\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                4. Energy conservation\/efficiency Reduction in plastic usage<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                   <\/p>\n

                  Goal 10: Climate Action<\/b><\/p>\n

                  Our Activities<\/b><\/p>\n

                    \n
                  1. An overarching policy on environment management 4<\/span><\/li>\n
                  2. Digitalisation to reduce paper consumption, travel, and carbon footprint\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                  3. Use of energy-efficient LEDs and workstations\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                  4. Encouraging employees to be ESG torchbearers\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                  5. Focussed efforts towards reduction in GHG emission<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                     <\/p>\n

                    Goal 11: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                    Our Activities<\/b><\/p>\n

                      \n
                    1. Accountability and transparency towards stakeholders\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                    2. Zero corruption and bribery\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                    3. Zero incidents of child labour and forced labour\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                    4. Robust governance, fraud prevention and cyber security practices<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                       <\/p>\n

                      Goal 12: Partnerships for the Goals<\/b><\/p>\n

                      Our Activities<\/b><\/p>\n

                      Promoting financial inclusion policies for under-privileged sections<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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