Implementing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in Sub-Saharan Africa is both a challenge and an opportunity. The region faces issues like weak regulatory systems, limited access to sustainable financing, and infrastructural deficits, which often slow adoption. However, growing investor interest, global supply chain pressure, and local awareness of sustainability are driving change.
In reply to OLUSEGUN EMMANUEL OLANIYI
Re: Implementation of ESG in Subsaharan Africa
by Leela Julong -
Thanks, Olusegun. You’ve captured the tension well. ESG adoption in Sub-Saharan Africa faces real hurdles like weak infrastructure and limited financing, but there’s also momentum from investors and communities. To move forward, it’s key to focus on locally relevant solutions, build regional partnerships, and use simple, transparent reporting to build trust and attract support.