Nairobi, June 23 -- Each year, World Environment Day serves as a reminder that environmental stewardship is no longer the responsibility of governments and conservationists alone. It is increasingly a shared obligation that cuts across sectors, industries, and communities.

For business leaders, it presents an opportunity to reflect on how economic growth can be achieved without compromising the natural systems upon which that growth ultimately depends.This year's observance came at a pivotal moment for Kenya.

As countries around the world intensify efforts to tackle plastic pollution, improve resource efficiency, and transition toward more sustainable production models, Kenya continues to distinguish itself as one of Africa's leading ad...