24/07/2026
Today's ARBS Breakfast Session brought together trustees, retirement benefits practitioners, policymakers and industry leaders for an important conversation on the preparedness of retirement schemes for sustainability reporting.
As sustainability becomes a defining pillar of sound governance, it is evident that retirement schemes must move beyond compliance to embed environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into strategy, investment decisions and risk management.
The discussions highlighted that sustainability reporting is not just about disclosure,it's about strengthening governance, protecting members' long-term savings, enhancing resilience and creating lasting value for future generations.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) for its continued leadership and regulatory stewardship in promoting a resilient, transparent and well-governed retirement benefits sector. The Authority's guidance and commitment to strengthening governance and encouraging responsible investment continue to provide a strong foundation for the sector's sustainability journey. A draft ESG Guidance Note was issued to members of the Retirement Benefits Sector.
We also thank the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), in its role as Kenya's Professional Accountancy Organization (PAO), for sharing valuable insights on the adoption of the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (IFRS S1 & S2) and the practical steps schemes should take to build reporting capacity.
We also thank all our speakers and members for their insightful contributions and active participation. Your engagement demonstrates the sector's shared commitment to embracing sustainable practices and preparing for the evolving reporting landscape.
At ARBS, we remain committed to championing good governance, building member capacity and fostering industry collaboration to ensure retirement schemes are well positioned to meet emerging sustainability reporting expectations and deliver better outcomes for members.
Together, we are shaping a resilient, transparent and sustainable retirement benefits sector.