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2024 Agenda

Private Sector ESG Forum: Masterclass Program on Carbon Market Evolution in Africa

Location: Virtual
Date: Tuesday – November 5, 2024 // 1pm – 4:30pm
Duration: 3 Hours

Target Audience: Partner Companies / Young Professionals / Sustainability Professionals

1:00 – 1:10 PM WAT

Welcome and Opening Remarks

  • Overview of the forum’s objectives, introduction to the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) in the private sector, and the role of carbon markets in sustainable development.

MODERATOR

Otome Afiegbe

Managing Director, Africa Operations, Modern West Advisory

1:10 – 1:30 PM WAT

SDG Overview

Speaker

Dr. Mark Charlton

Associate Professor of Sustainable Development & Associate Director of DMU United Nations Academic Impact SDG Hub

1:30 – 2:00 PM WAT

Introduction to the Carbon market and Experience sharing

Speaker

Jackson Hegland

President/ CEO, Modern West Advisory

2:00 – 2:40 PM WAT

Sustainability Reporting

  • Understanding the fundamentals of sustainability reporting and its relevance to the private sector.
  • Discussion on global reporting standards, including GRI, IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, and other relevant standards.
  • Case studies on successful sustainability reporting in Africa.
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Speakers

Matt Toohey

Chief Sustainability Officer & Vice President, ESG & Climate Impact, Modern West Advisory

Kolapo Bolade

Engineering and Sustainability Project Manager

2:40- 2:50 PM WAT

BREAK

2:50 – 3:30 PM WAT

GHG Emission Accounting and Carbon Reduction Initiatives

  • The importance of GHG emission accounting.
  • Definition of various carbon emission scopes
  • Overview of carbon emission reduction strategies and their importance in corporate sustainability.
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Speakers

Vincent Omole

Group SHEQ and ESG Manager, Auto Express Limited

Aleksandar Mirkovic

Technical Advisor, Mudozangl

3:30 – 4:00 PM WAT

Carbon Markets/ Reduction Initiatives

  • Introduction to carbon markets, including compliance and voluntary markets
  • Carbon markets alignment with Paris Agreement.
  • Process of carbon project development
  • Practical examples of carbon projects and related challenges

Speakers

Dr. Edward Mungai

Lead Consultant and Partner – Impact Africa Consulting

4:00 – 4:10 PM WAT

Q & A

Wrap-Up and Closing Remarks

Summary of the day’s sessions, key takeaways, and next steps for participants. Open the floor for final questions and provide information about Day Two’s agenda.

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.
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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