In an era where consumers are more conscious than ever about the environmental and social impact of what they buy, eco-labelling is fast becoming a market differentiator. For Kenya’s manufacturing sector, a key contributor of about 7.6% of the country’s GDP, aligning with eco-labelling standards offers a clear pathway to stay competitive both locally and globally. Why does it matter? […]
Africa is blessed with abundant renewable energy resources—from the sun-drenched plains of the Sahara to the powerful winds sweeping across the Rift Valley. Yet, the continent faces a critical dilemma: how to transition to green energy while addressing pressing economic and energy access challenges. Africa’s mineral wealth is in global demand. Cobalt, lithium, and copper—critical for batteries and solar tech—are […]
The quest for growth in society in an inclusive manner, that meets presentneeds fully without impacting future generations from meeting their needsfully too has been a key global interest for decades. This has challengedglobal decision makers to explore various approaches to sustainabledevelopment. The most recent approach being the recognition thatsustainability should be assessed through the interrelated impacts, risks andopportunities on […]
Young people are increasingly sounding the alarm about sustainability and climate change risks. Lately it seems that the Gen Z is hearing one high pitch much better than the rest of us, including most business leaders – the alarm that Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) are economic factors and that businesses should care to profit responsibly. It is now increasingly […]
The world of sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting is on the verge of unifying around one common language for disclosing associated ESG risks and opportunities. That language is contained in the Sustainability Disclosure Standards (IFRS S1 and IFRS(S2) issued this week by the International Finance Reporting Standard’s (IFRS) International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), ushering in a new […]