Compliance Framework
Sustainable Waste Management Act 2022 (Kenya)
Swarm Technology is our proprietary digital infrastructure that enables scalable, efficient, and transparent circular economy operations across Africa.
Key Principles
- Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): Producers responsible for end-of-life product management
- Waste Hierarchy: Prevention → Minimization → Reuse → Recycling → Recovery → Disposal
- Polluter Pays Principle: Those who generate waste bear disposal costs
- Proximity Principle: Waste processed close to generation point
- Public Participation: Communities involved in waste management decisions
Swarm Alignment
- EPR Implementation: Digital tracking of producer responsibility
- Waste Hierarchy Compliance: Priority on recycling and recovery
- Cost Internalization: Transparent pricing reflecting true costs
- Local Processing: Decentralized composting and recycling
- Community Engagement: ABYT Network as implementation partner
Penalties for Non-Compliance
- Fines up to KES 2,000,000 for corporate offenders
- License revocation for repeated violations
- Personal liability for directors in serious cases
- Criminal charges for hazardous waste offenses
ISCC PLUS Certification
International Sustainability & Carbon Certification
Scope of Certification
- Sustainable supply chain verification
- Traceability of bio-based materials
- Greenhouse gas emissions calculation
- Social sustainability requirements
- Chain of custody documentation
Swarm Implementation
- Mass Balance System: Tracking sustainable materials through supply chains
- GHG Calculation: Automated emissions reporting
- Social Criteria: Fair labor practices in ABYT Network
- Documentation: Digital records for all transactions
- Audit Readiness: Continuous compliance monitoring
Certification Benefits
- Access to international markets
- Premium pricing for certified materials
- Regulatory compliance across jurisdictions
- Investor and customer confidence
Global Circularity Protocol for Business
Framework Principles
- Material Circularity: Maximize material recovery and reuse
- Renewable Energy: Power operations with clean energy
- Water Stewardship: Responsible water use and management
- Social Inclusion: Fair labor and community benefits
- Transparent Reporting: Public disclosure of circularity metrics
Swarm Integration
- Circularity Metrics: Automated calculation and reporting
- Renewable Energy Focus: Solar-powered operations
- Water Management: Closed-loop systems in processing
- Inclusive Business Model: Youth and women empowerment
- Open Data: Public impact dashboards
