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ESG Forum Africa

Welcome to the Private Sector ESG Forum: Shaping A Sustainable Future Together

Join Us in Advocating for Climate-Resilient Businesses and combatting the Bias in Green Investment

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About the ESG Forum

The Private Sector ESG Forum supports manufacturers in adopting sustainable practices through: - Connection: Linking industry players - Education: Bridging knowledge gaps - Advocacy: Promoting sustainable business practices for inclusive growth and shared prosperity

About ESG
The Private Sector ESG Forum is a platform that supports manufacturers in adopting sustainable and responsible practices, connecting industry players, and providing resources to bridge knowledge gaps, ultimately promoting inclusive growth and shared prosperity.
Why ESGForum
ESG practices are crucial in manufacturing, with benefits including:- 33% higher valuation with strong governance - Reduced environmental impact (70% of global emissions come from industrial processes) - Increased consumer preference (75% favor socially responsible companies)
Objectives
- Exposing Stakeholders to ESG Practices - Bridging the Knowledge Gap - Eliminating the bias against Sustainable Investment

Our Partners

THEME: IS THE PRIVATE SECTOR ACCOUNTABLE: A case for sustainable practices?

The manufacturing industry stands as a vital driver of economic growth and overall prosperity. Within this sector, the private industry’s actions wield significant influence over the path we take towards a low-carbon future, securing the planet for generations to come.

Key Speakers

Yarub Al-Bahrani

Yarub Al-Bahrani

Managing Director Nigeria and Cluster Manager West & Central Africa at British American Tobacco

ABBAS AGBAJE

ABBAS AGBAJE

Managing Consultant, Impact Crest

Pamela Narayadu Nkuna

Pamela Narayadu Nkuna

Corporate Affairs Director, S A

Lolade Johnson-Agiri Chart. PR

Lolade Johnson-Agiri Chart. PR

Head, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability, West and Central Africa

Soromidayo George

Soromidayo George

Director, Corporate Affairs & Sustainable Business, Unilever West Africa

Pieter Scholtz

Pieter Scholtz

KPMG Partner and Africa ESG Lead

Bankole Oloruntoba

Bankole Oloruntoba

Team Lead Nigeria Climate Innovation Center (NCIC)

Yetunde Asika

Yetunde Asika

COO, Africa Leadership Council

Ruka Sanusi

Ruka Sanusi

Executive Director Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC)

Michael Ajayi

Michael Ajayi

CEO, Enactus Nigeria. Social Entrepreneur.

Igazeuma Okoroba (PhD)

Igazeuma Okoroba (PhD)

General Manager/Head Sustainability, Pan-Africa, Dangote Group

Dr. Natalie Beinisch

Dr. Natalie Beinisch

Co-Founder at Circular Economy Innovation Partnership

Jocelyn Landry Tsonang

Jocelyn Landry Tsonang

Project Manager Africa Green Bond Corporation

Odiri Erewa-Meggison

Odiri Erewa-Meggison

Acting Chairman Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Export Promotion Group (MANEG)

Mr. Emmanuel Etaderhi

Mr. Emmanuel Etaderhi

Over twenty-five (25) years spans across the Financial Services and Power & Energy Sectors

Kalashni Nairainsamy

Kalashni Nairainsamy

Sustainability & Responsibility Manager for Africa and the middle-east at Pernod Ricard

Otome Afiegbe

Otome Afiegbe

The Managing Director, African Operations. Modern West Advisory Inc.