KMF JOINS THE UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL COMPACT

Almaty, March 19, 2025 – «MFO «KMF» JSC, the largest microfinance organization in Kazakhstan, announces its official membership in the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s leading initiative for corporate social responsibility and sustainable development.

As part of its commitment to the UN Global Compact, KMF is adopting 10 core principles that address human rights, labor standards, environmental sustainability, and anti-corruption measures.

This significant step underscores the company’s dedication to advancing ESG initiatives and aligning its strategy and operations with international best practices.

KMF will continue to implement programs focused on financial inclusion, supporting entrepreneurship, promoting financial literacy, and driving social initiatives.

“We carefully considered our decision to join the UN Global Compact, conducting an in-depth review of our operations to ensure that many of its ESG principles are already embedded in KMF’s core activities,” said Shalkar Zhussupov, CEO of «MFO «KMF» JSC. “Our long-standing commitment to transparency, social responsibility, and sustainability is now further strengthened as we take this important step. By joining this global initiative of the UN, we look forward to implementing new practices, scaling our existing projects, and making an even greater impact on the growth of entrepreneurship in Kazakhstan.”