Samungan Investments

Circular Economy

Mechanics at an auto repair and welding workshop in Nairobi, Kenya

From Consumption to Circularity

We believe that economic growth should not depend on unnecessary waste. The Company seeks opportunities to incorporate circular economy principles into its operations and investments by extending the useful life of resources, reducing waste and identifying opportunities for reuse, recovery and responsible recycling.

The Circular Loop

Four stages that keep resources in productive use for longer.

01

Use Efficiently

Resource-efficient procurement and digitisation of operational processes to reduce unnecessary consumption.

02

Extend Life

Maintenance practices that extend the useful life of vehicles and equipment.

03

Recover Responsibly

Responsible management of tyres, batteries, oils and other vehicle-related materials, plus waste reduction and segregation.

04

Partner for Recovery

Partnerships with licensed recycling and recovery enterprises, and responsible disposal of end-of-life materials.

Beyond Operations

Investment in commercially viable circular enterprises, treating circularity as an investment thesis, not only an internal policy.

Our objective is to progressively move towards a business model where resources are used efficiently, retained in productive use for longer, and responsibly recovered at the end of their useful life.

Sustainability and circularity, together.

See how circular practices fit into our wider approach to sustainability.