ESG Forum Africa

Welcome to the Private ESG Forum

Shaping a Sustainable Future Together

Join Us in Advocating for Climate-Resilient Businesses and combating the Bias in Green Investment

Register for the 2025 ESG Event

The Private ESG Forum returns in 2025—bigger and better than ever! Be part of Africa’s leading conversation on energy security and decarbonisation.

Watch the 2024 Event Recap

Relive the highlights of our 2024 Private Sector ESG Forum; a masterclass on how carbon markets are shaping Africa’s sustainable future.

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.

Our Core Values

COLLABORATION
We cultivate partnerships and facilitate knowledge exchange among stakeholders to forge sustainable solutions.
SHIFTING NARRATIVES
We are committed to reshaping the narrative around sustainable investment.
MEANINGFUL IMPACT
We are committed to reshaping the narrative around sustainable investment.

Our Core Values

COLLABORATION
We cultivate partnerships and facilitate knowledge exchange among stakeholders to forge sustainable solutions.
SHIFTING NARRATIVES
We are committed to reshaping the narrative around sustainable investment.
MEANINGFUL IMPACT
We are committed to reshaping the narrative around sustainable investment.

Our Partners

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

Yarub Al-Bahrani

Managing Director Nigeria and Cluster Manager West & Central Africa at British American Tobacco

ABBAS AGBAJE

ABBAS AGBAJE

Managing Consultant, Impact Crest

Pamela Narayadu Nkuna

Pamela Narayadu Nkuna

Corporate Affairs Director, S A

Lolade Johnson-Agiri Chart. PR

Lolade Johnson-Agiri Chart. PR

Head, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability, West and Central Africa

Soromidayo George

Soromidayo George

Director, Corporate Affairs & Sustainable Business, Unilever West Africa

Pieter Scholtz

Pieter Scholtz

KPMG Partner and Africa ESG Lead

Bankole Oloruntoba

Bankole Oloruntoba

Team Lead Nigeria Climate Innovation Center (NCIC)

Yetunde Asika

Yetunde Asika

COO, Africa Leadership Council

Ruka Sanusi

Ruka Sanusi

Executive Director Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC)

Michael Ajayi

Michael Ajayi

CEO, Enactus Nigeria. Social Entrepreneur.

Igazeuma Okoroba (PhD)

Igazeuma Okoroba (PhD)

General Manager/Head Sustainability, Pan-Africa, Dangote Group

Dr. Natalie Beinisch

Dr. Natalie Beinisch

Co-Founder at Circular Economy Innovation Partnership

Jocelyn Landry Tsonang

Jocelyn Landry Tsonang

Project Manager Africa Green Bond Corporation

Odiri Erewa-Meggison

Odiri Erewa-Meggison

Acting Chairman Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Export Promotion Group (MANEG)

Mr. Emmanuel Etaderhi

Mr. Emmanuel Etaderhi

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

Kalashni Nairainsamy

Kalashni Nairainsamy

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

Otome Afiegbe

Otome Afiegbe

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