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
About the ESG Forum
The Private Sector ESG Forum is an advocacy platform committed to empowering manufacturing organizations in their journey towards sustainability and responsible practices. As a private-sector led initiative, it serves as a vital resource to connect industry players, bridge the knowledge gap, educate and facilitate the adoption of sustainable business practices for inclusive growth and shared prosperity.
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Why The ESG Forum
Here are some compelling statistics that underscore the critical importance of ESG practices in the manufacturing industry
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Governance
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Environmental Impact
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Social Responsibility
Objectives of The ESG Forum
- Causing Exposure
- Making Bridges
- Eliminating
Exposing Stakeholders to ESG Practices
One of our primary objectives at the Private Sector ESG Forum is to illuminate the path toward sustainable and responsible business practices within the private sector. We aim to expose a wide range of stakeholders, including business leaders, investors, policymakers, and the broader community, to the importance and benefits of ESG practices.
Bridging the Knowledge Gap
In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainability, knowledge is the key to meaningful progress. The Private Sector ESG Forum is committed to bridging the knowledge gap within the private sector by facilitating a collaborative learning environment.
The Forum brings together a diverse cross-section of companies, from multinationals to emerging startups, to share their experiences, insights, and expertise with all.
Eliminating the bias against Sustainable Investment
The Private Sector ESG Forum is committed to reshaping the narrative around sustainable investment. The Forum advocates for a paradigm shift that recognizes ESG as a catalyst for long term profits and sustainable growth.
Our Core Value
Our Partners
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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.
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Key Speakers
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Yarub Al-Bahrani
Managing Director Nigeria and Cluster Manager West & Central Africa at British American Tobacco
![ABBAS AGBAJE](https://esgforumafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ABBAS-AGBAJE-768x549.jpg)
ABBAS AGBAJE
Managing Consultant, Impact Crest
![Pamela Narayadu Nkuna](https://esgforumafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231011-160735.jpg)
Pamela Narayadu Nkuna
Corporate Affairs Director, S A
![Lolade Johnson-Agiri Chart. PR](https://esgforumafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231011-160729-768x768.jpg)
Lolade Johnson-Agiri Chart. PR
Head, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability, West and Central Africa
![Soromidayo George](https://esgforumafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231011-160726-768x768.jpg)
Soromidayo George
Director, Corporate Affairs & Sustainable Business, Unilever West Africa
![Pieter Scholtz](https://esgforumafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231011-160719-768x768.jpg)
Pieter Scholtz
KPMG Partner and Africa ESG Lead
![Bankole Oloruntoba](https://esgforumafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231011-160713.jpg)
Bankole Oloruntoba
Team Lead Nigeria Climate Innovation Center (NCIC)
![Yetunde Asika](https://esgforumafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Yetunde-Asika-768x786.jpg)
Yetunde Asika
COO, Africa Leadership Council
![Ruka Sanusi](https://esgforumafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231011-160905-768x768.jpg)
Ruka Sanusi
Executive Director Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC)
![Michael Ajayi](https://esgforumafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231011-160901-768x768.jpg)
Michael Ajayi
CEO, Enactus Nigeria. Social Entrepreneur.
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Igazeuma Okoroba (PhD)
General Manager/Head Sustainability, Pan-Africa, Dangote Group
![Dr. Natalie Beinisch](https://esgforumafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231011-160709-768x768.jpg)
Dr. Natalie Beinisch
Co-Founder at Circular Economy Innovation Partnership
![Jocelyn Landry Tsonang](https://esgforumafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231011-160659.jpg)
Jocelyn Landry Tsonang
Project Manager Africa Green Bond Corporation
![Odiri Erewa-Meggison](https://esgforumafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231011-160639-768x768.jpg)
Odiri Erewa-Meggison
Acting Chairman Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Export Promotion Group (MANEG)
![Mr. Emmanuel Etaderhi](https://esgforumafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231011-160639-01-1-768x768.jpg)
Mr. Emmanuel Etaderhi
Over twenty-five (25) years spans across the Financial Services and Power & Energy Sectors
![Kalashni Nairainsamy](https://esgforumafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Kalashni.jpg)
Kalashni Nairainsamy
Sustainability & Responsibility Manager for Africa and the middle-east at Pernod Ricard
![Otome Afiegbe](https://esgforumafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Otome.jpg)
Otome Afiegbe
The Managing Director, African Operations. Modern West Advisory Inc.