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Charles and Barker LTDEnvironmental & OSHconsultants · since 2010
About C&B

Rooted in Africa.
Aligned with global standards.

A consultancy registered in Kenya offering complete socio-environmental and OSH services across sub-Saharan Africa since 2010.

About us
Since 2010500+ projects in 14+ countries

NEMA Firm of Experts #6417 and sole East Africa member of Inogen Alliance.

Our story
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About Charles and Barker.

A leading environmental and OSH consultancy registered in Kenya, delivering world-class solutions across sub-Saharan Africa since 2010.

NEMA Firm of Experts #6417Inogen Alliance memberISO 14001 alignedDOSH advisory
NEMA #6417Registered Firm of Experts, National Environment Management Authority
Inogen AllianceSole member representing the Alliance in East Africa
ISO 14001Environmental management aligned
DOSHOccupational safety & health advisory
Since 2010From a Nairobi registration to a globally connected practice: 500+ projects in 14+ countries.
Who we are

Where it all began.

Charles and Barker LTD is a consultancy firm registered in Kenya offering complete socio-environmental and OSH services throughout the sub-Saharan African regions. We aim to remain at the forefront of innovation by collaborating with reputable individuals and organisations to provide advanced environmental solutions.

The company is registered by Kenya's National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) as a Firm of Experts, registration number 6417. With a legacy rooted in fostering development and nurturing partnerships, we have woven ourselves into the fabric of this dynamic region, contributing to Africa's growth and prosperity.

✓NEMA Registered Firm of Experts #6417✓Inogen Alliance Member (East Africa)✓ISO 14001 aligned✓DOSH advisory✓500+ projects completed
Our vision

The preferred provider.

To be the preferred provider of cost-effective, innovative environmental and natural resource management solutions, tailored to meet our clients' needs while adhering to international best practices.

Our mission

Cost-efficient. Innovative.

To deliver cost-efficient and innovative environmental and natural resource management solutions that meet our clients' needs while ensuring ongoing growth and benefits for our employees.

Timeline

Our growth journey.

Sixteen years, five milestones. Press play to walk through them.

01
Registration of the company

Charles and Barker LTD founded

Legally registered as an environmental consultant in Kenya, laying the foundation for world-class environmental and OSH consultancy in sub-Saharan Africa.

02
Activation of strategic plan

Strategic framework established

C&B activates strategic plan version zero, formalising service delivery frameworks, quality standards and geographic expansion targets.

03
Tanzania office

Regional expansion

We enter the Tanzania environmental consultancy market by establishing an office in Arusha, opening doors to new clients across East Africa.

04
Joined Inogen Alliance

Global network membership

C&B joins Inogen Alliance as sole East Africa representative, connecting clients to 200+ offices and 6,000+ professionals worldwide.

05
Milestone reached

500+ projects completed

Over 500 projects successfully completed since operations began, across 14+ countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Inogen Alliance
Inogen Alliance

One contract. Every continent.

Charles and Barker LTD is a member of Inogen Alliance, established in 2001 to better serve global clients, with more than 200 offices on every continent and 6,000+ staff worldwide. We represent the Alliance as its sole consultant in East Africa.

A single contract with C&B gives access to the full Alliance network. No need to enter separate contracts with each associate, from global programme implementation to local project completion.

✓Due diligence✓EHS compliance✓Energy management✓Global EHS outsourcing✓Natural resources✓Occupational health & safety
Our commitment

Professional practice standards.

We commit to the highest standards of practice in environmental and natural resources management consultancy, to promoting sound environmental management in every interaction, and to complete accuracy, integrity and proper attribution in all our work.

C&B Code of Conduct 2026

Highest standards of practice

We accept a positive duty to observe the highest standards of environmental and natural resource management consultancy, promote its benefits and improve understanding of the discipline.

Integrity & proper attribution

We uphold the highest standards of integrity and precision, ensuring proper acknowledgement for ideas and words sourced from others.

Client confidentiality

We safeguard client confidences rigorously, never disclosing information to the detriment of clients unless authorised by the client or compelled by law.

Ethical representation

Full compliance with our ethical standards is a condition of employment, and we represent our services without undermining the standing of other consultancies.

Annual review

We commit to following this code of practice, along with any future articles or amendments incorporated into it. It is reviewed annually.

Health & safety policy, 2026

We identify potential health and safety hazards and implement the necessary precautions: comprehensive staff training, effective protocols, compliance with best practice and the use of personal protective equipment. Reviewed and signed annually.

Ready to work with us?

Get in touch to discuss your environmental or OSH consultancy needs. We respond with a scoping proposal within 48 hours.