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Perspectives, research, and analysis on ESG, climate, and governance from our team.

ESG Strategy

What ISSB Means for African Corporates in 2026

The ISSB's S1 and S2 standards are reshaping global disclosure expectations — and African companies are not immune.

Climate Risk

Physical Climate Risk Is No Longer a Future Problem

South African infrastructure is already absorbing the costs of extreme weather.

February 2026 · 6 min read

Governance

King IV in Practice: Where Boards Are Still Falling Short

Despite widespread adoption, key governance gaps persist — particularly around sustainability committee oversight.

January 2026 · 5 min read

Renewable Energy

Green Hydrogen: Africa's Opportunity and Its Real Constraints

The continent has extraordinary renewable resources — but scaling green hydrogen requires solving infrastructure, finance, and governance challenges simultaneously.

January 2026 · 8 min read

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ESG Strategy

Building a Credible ESG Strategy: The Five Non-Negotiables

Materiality, stakeholder engagement, measurable targets, board accountability, and credible data — why these five elements cannot be shortcut.

March 20267 min read

Renewable Energy

South Africa's Energy Transition: What the Private Sector Must Do

Load-shedding has accelerated private investment in renewables. But getting to a well-functioning energy market requires more than solar panels on rooftops.

February 20269 min read

Agriculture

Climate-Smart Agriculture: A Framework for African Food Systems

Sub-Saharan Africa's agricultural sector faces mounting climate pressure. A climate-smart transition is not only possible — it is commercially compelling.

February 20266 min read

Reporting

Integrated Reporting vs. Standalone Sustainability Reports: Which Is Right?

The choice between integrated and standalone reporting reflects how deeply sustainability is embedded in your business model.

January 20265 min read

Finance

What DFIs Now Expect from ESG — and Why Borrowers Must Prepare

Development finance institutions are tightening ESG requirements for lending. Understanding what the IFC, AfDB, and KfW look for is now a commercial imperative.

January 20268 min read

Urban Development

Sustainable Cities in Africa: The Infrastructure Gap and the ESG Opportunity

Africa's rapid urbanisation creates both the greatest sustainability risk and the greatest opportunity for ESG-aligned infrastructure investment.

December 20257 min read