Abstract
Jibu Inc. is a social enterprise in Rwanda that addresses the essential service need for clean drinking water. The following report aims to understand Jibu’s potential for acquiring a carbon credit certification by investigating customers’ water treatment methods before becoming Jibu customers. Data was collected on Jibu customers by way of a quantitative survey that uncovered customer profiles and carbon savings. Our analysis reveals that before purchasing Jibu water, many current customers treated water at home using carbon-emitting practices such as boiling water with charcoal or gas. Jibu customers are now reducing carbon emissions since they are no longer boiling water, thus no longer emitting as much carbon into the atmosphere. Based on customers’ carbon savings, this report asserts that it is worthwhile for Jibu to pursue the carbon credit certification process further. In tandem with pursuing certification, our research confirmed that Jibu should continue to provide an affordable and accessible drinking water source for customers across Rwanda.
Recommended Citation
Kelley, Lauren and Kraaijvanger, Lia
(2024)
"Jibu Customer Carbon Savings in Rwanda,"
Silicon Valley Sociological Review: Vol. 22, Article 7.
Available at:
https://scholarcommons.scu.edu/svsr/vol22/iss1/7