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- About the Private ESG Forum The ESG Forum supports manufacturers in adopting sustainable practices, and advancing inclusive growth.
- Why ESG Forum ESG practices in manufacturing drive higher valuations, reduce the sector’s significant environmental impact, and increase consumer trust.
- Objectives The objectives are to expose stakeholders to ESG practices, bridge knowledge gaps, and reduce bias against sustainable investment.
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.
ESG practices are vital in manufacturing, driving business value and sustainability. Strong governance can raise valuations by 33%, while adopting cleaner processes helps cut the sector’s 70% share of global emissions.
By addressing common misconceptions and eliminating bias against sustainable investment, organizations can empower decision-makers to embrace ESG as both a strategic advantage and a pathway to long-term growth.
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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.

Key Speakers

Yarub Al-Bahrani
Managing Director Nigeria and Cluster Manager West & Central Africa at British American Tobacco

ABBAS AGBAJE
Managing Consultant, Impact Crest

Pamela Narayadu Nkuna
Corporate Affairs Director, S A

Lolade Johnson-Agiri Chart. PR
Head, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability, West and Central Africa

Soromidayo George
Director, Corporate Affairs & Sustainable Business, Unilever West Africa

Pieter Scholtz
KPMG Partner and Africa ESG Lead

Bankole Oloruntoba
Team Lead Nigeria Climate Innovation Center (NCIC)

Yetunde Asika
COO, Africa Leadership Council

Ruka Sanusi
Executive Director Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC)

Michael Ajayi
CEO, Enactus Nigeria. Social Entrepreneur.

Igazeuma Okoroba (PhD)
General Manager/Head Sustainability, Pan-Africa, Dangote Group

Dr. Natalie Beinisch
Co-Founder at Circular Economy Innovation Partnership

Jocelyn Landry Tsonang
Project Manager Africa Green Bond Corporation

Odiri Erewa-Meggison
Acting Chairman Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Export Promotion Group (MANEG)

Mr. Emmanuel Etaderhi
Over twenty-five (25) years spans across the Financial Services and Power & Energy Sectors

Kalashni Nairainsamy
Sustainability & Responsibility Manager for Africa and the middle-east at Pernod Ricard

Otome Afiegbe
The Managing Director, African Operations. Modern West Advisory Inc.