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🌍 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 🌍 As the demand for sustainable solutions accelerates, partnerships are essential for creating impactful, lasting change. In a recent article by the African Centre for a Green Economy, the role of collaboration in driving a just green transition was highlighted as crucial for unlocking Africa’s full potential in sustainable development. Read more here: The Importance of Partnerships for Green Enterprises in Accelerating a Just Transition 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 #GoGreenAfrica? - 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 your impact with a growing network of sustainability-driven organisations - 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧 your goals with global and African green economy strategies - 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 local solutions that reflect regional socio-economic realities - 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 corporate leadership in ESG, driving decarbonisation and green finance across the continent - 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 for increasing global regulation on sustainability standards By partnering with Go Green Africa, you’re not just joining an organisation—you’re contributing to a movement committed to a sustainable, just, and resilient future for Africa. 🌱 📧 Get in touch at [email protected] and join us on this transformative green journey. #GoGreenAfrica #GreenEconomy #Sustainability #ImpactInvestment #Africa #ESG #Partnerships #ClimateAction

🌍 Corporates Driving Impactful Climate Action 🌍 As Africa’s green economy grows, the role of corporates is crucial. Responsible business is no longer a 'nice to have' with commitment to ESG a decisive factor for investors and business supply chains. Aligning your business with climate action is not just planet-friendly but key to long-term growth. 🌍 Partnering with Go Green Africa offers: 🔑 Event access, networking, and business opportunities: - Two complimentary passes to the Africa Green Economy Summit and Enlit Africa (R30,000 each). - One in-person Go Green Africa dinner and workshop annually. -Quarterly digital workshops to tackle green economy challenges. - 5% discount on Africa's Green Economy Summit rate cards. ♻️ Sustainability: Yearly Kudos One ESG Assessment. 🎯 Impact Program Activation: 50% of the partner fee dedicated to activating programs. 📖 Knowledge resources: - Go Green Africa’s online resource library. - Monthly news digest. - Curated ‘lunch and learn’ workshops with partners and experts. 📩 Communications: - Bespoke storytelling and promotion of sustainability projects. - Exposure at Go Green Africa events. - Use of Go Green Africa branding. - Co-creation of media and communication strategies. - Corporate partners can also fund innovative projects focused on Women, SMEs, Schools, Formula Student Africa (EV skills development), and CoCreated green economy initiatives. Email [email protected] for more details! 💪 #CorporateClimateAction #Sustainability #ImpactInvestment #GreenEconomy #COP29 #ESG #Africa #Decarbonisation

🌳 Accelerate a Greener Future for Africa: Partner with Go Green Africa 🌳 Partnering with Go Green Africa means more than just supporting green projects; it positions your organisation at the forefront of impact investment, where your contributions directly foster socio-economic growth. It’s about creating jobs, building communities, and ensuring a greener, more prosperous future for the next generation. 🌿 Why Partner? - Be part of Africa’s green economy transformation - Demonstrate leadership in ESG and sustainability - Drive long-term growth through impact-focused investments - Align with the global shift toward responsible business practices Last week at the Economist Impact’s Sustainability Week Africa, Iain Banner (Co-founder & chair, GGA) and his fellow panellists emphasised the need for adaptive, sustainable green economy solutions tailored to each country’s socio-economic and political landscape. They highlighted that solutions must reflect local realities—for example, what works in Kenya might not suit South Africa, and vice versa. Looking ahead, Iain spoke about Africa’s potential to lead with innovative off-grid solutions, with the continent positioned to learn from global grid challenges and leapfrog forward. He also touched on driving global capital to African green economy initiatives through the Africa's Green Economy Summit, empowering change across the continent. Join us and ensure your organisation leaves a positive legacy for the future. Email us at [email protected] or visit our website for more details: https://lnkd.in/ekmWMcz7 💪 #CorporateClimateAction #Sustainability #ImpactInvestment #GreenEconomy #COP29 #ESG #Africa #Decarbonisation #GoGreenAfrica #GGA Economist Impact events

Sustainability isn't just a goal for large corporations anymore. 🌍 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are pivotal in driving Africa's sustainable future, but where does the journey begin? It's evident that SMEs are eager to reduce their carbon footprint, especially for cost saving benefits, but are grappling with questions like, "What's expected of us, and how do we finance it?" SMEs require support, clarity, and access to resources. From enhanced mentoring by financial institutions to local Business Climate Hubs, the focus is on combining knowledge with financial empowerment for our dynamic small enterprises. Looking for actionable steps? Here's a starting point: ✅ Seek guidance from financial service providers.  ✅ Utilize resources from Peercarbon’s Business Climate Hubs.  ✅ Explore our green, sustainable financing opportunities. If you need recommendations or introductions, reach out, and we'll assist you. Change takes time, but with the right tools and collective effort, it's within reach. Let's transform challenges into opportunities, one SME at a time. Are you an SME embarking on this journey, or do you know one? Let's collaborate to make sustainability our shared strength. #SMEsForSustainability #GreenAfrica #ClimateAction #InnovationForChange

🌎The 6th Green Economy Forum, will convene key stakeholders from across the business community and beyond to drive the transition to a green economy in Egypt. 🍀The forum will focus on key areas such as green investment, sustainable finance, and innovative technologies. 🪪 Secure your spot Now. https://lnkd.in/d5KgPf9x #GreenEconomy #Sustainability #Innovation #CircularEconomy #GreenEntrepreneurship #ClimateAction #Zero_Carbon #Green_Future #Climate_Action #Green_Hydrogen

🌍 Go Green Africa Partners with Kudos One to Advance Sustainable and Responsible Business Initiatives 👍 We’re excited to announce our collaboration with Kudos One, a leader in enhancing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance 🌱🌟. Founded as KudosAfrica, Kudos One now operates across three continents, reshaping the #ESG landscape and empowering companies to make responsible business a force for good. The platform has been deployed in 22 countries in Africa, the UK, and the EU, mapping performance to globally relevant standards, including the IFC - International Finance Corporation Performance Standards, United Nations Global Compact, SDGs, International Labour Organization, and UN Principles for Human Rights 🌐 At Go Green Africa, we believe responsible business practices are key to long-term success for people and the planet 🌍💚. Through our partnership, we help African businesses leverage ESG criteria that attract investors. Kudos One’s self-assessment tool enables companies to enhance their impact and investor appeal 💼🌱 Go Green Africa partners—corporate or SME—gain access to a Kudos One assessment as part of their partner benefits package. Moreover, you can collaborate with Kudos One to boost responsible business in your supply chain. Contribute to the Go Green SMEs project or invest in the "1000 SMEs Project," run with the The World Bank and Global Entrepreneurship Network 🚀 Kudos One’s mission to engage 1000 #SMEs in Southern Africa aligns with our vision of a sustainable, thriving economy where SMEs lead #sustainability in business. In the words of Kudos One CEO, Carl Reynolds: “The vision and mission of the Go Green Africa initiative resonates perfectly with the work that we do at Kudos One as well as the '1000 SMEs Project'. It has the potential to galvanise a region toward a more responsible business norm and we have faith in the leadership of Go Green Africa to deliver on this potential. We are excited to be a part of this journey and play our own part in making it happen.” Together, we can foster green business practices that benefit the planet, people, and the economy 🌿 📩 To learn more about becoming a #GoGreenAfrica partner and working with #KudosOne, contact us at [email protected]. #ResponsibleBusiness #GreenEconomy #SME #ImpactInvesting #AfricaBusiness #SustainableDevelopment #Africa

🌍✨ What is Shared Value? 🌟✨ Shared Value is a transformative business strategy that aligns profit with purpose, especially in key African sectors such as Agriculture, Education, Energy, ICT, Finance, and Tourism (Culture). It’s about discovering innovative, efficient ways to conduct business that are both sustainable and socially responsible. 🚀   Profit with Purpose: Achieve economic success while making a positive impact on society. Sustainable Growth: Innovate and expand into new markets sustainably. Environmental Responsibility: Utilise natural resources thoughtfully to safeguard our future. Inclusive Practices: Create value for employees, the value chain, and society as a whole. In our hyperconnected world, businesses are intrinsically linked to social and environmental issues. Addressing societal challenges, such as infrastructure and consistent power supply, isn't just beneficial for the community – it’s smart business. Join us in creating Shared Value. Together, we can drive economic growth and social progress across Africa’s vital sectors. 🌱💼 Connect with us today! #SharedValue #SVAI #ProfitWithPurpose #SustainableBusiness #Innovation #InclusiveGrowth #BusinessLeadership

🌍 Sanlam Investments returns as the title sponsor for Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2025, happening in Cape Town from 19 – 21 February 2025! 🎉 Since its launch in 2023, #AGES has rapidly become a key platform for connecting global capital with African projects, from start-ups to large-scale infrastructure, driving the continent’s transition to a just and inclusive #GreenEconomy. 💡💼 Sanlam Investments, one of South Africa’s largest black-owned asset management firms, is at the forefront of sustainable investing, with a commitment to long-term value creation for people, planet, and profit. 🌱💚 As Group CEO Carl Roothman highlights: “We believe that sustainable, impact investing is not only the right thing to do—it also makes good business sense.” Sanlam Investments continues to lead initiatives that tackle unemployment, inequality, and climate change, aligning with the summit's mission to foster innovation and investment in key sectors like #Renewables, #SustainableAgriculture, #WaterServices, and the #BlueEconomy. 🌊🌿 With a focus on climate resilience, AGES 2025 will spotlight 60+ projects worth over $3bn, providing an incredible opportunity for global investors to engage with Africa’s growing green and blue economies. 🌍💼 Looking forward to impactful discussions and partnerships as we work together to address the most pressing socio-economic and environmental challenges. Let’s drive change and build a more sustainable future for Africa! 🌍💡 See the website for more info: https://ow.ly/GMI250TINOw #SanlamInvestments #AGES2025 #ClimateFinance #GreenInvestment #Sustainability #AfricanDevelopment #ClimateResilience #Ad

South Africa’s journey to a green economy isn’t just about sustainability—it’s about opportunity. This transition has the power to: 1. Tackle unemployment by creating new green jobs. 2. Promote sustainable development that uplifts communities. 3. Strengthen economic resilience for a brighter, more secure future. But to unlock this potential, we must bridge the green skills gap and equip our workforce with the tools to drive the Just Energy Transition. It’s time to invest in skills, empower people, and ensure no one is left behind in the green revolution. Let’s lead the change together! #energymobilityeducationtrust #EconomicResiliance #energytransition #greenjobs #greeneconomy

🌍 Navigating Africa's Path to Sustainable Growth: Key Challenges and Zeitec contribution 🌍 In the McKinsey & Company report, "An Affordable, Reliable, Competitive Path to Net Zero," one key challenge for Africa is summarized in this powerful sentence: "Many low-income countries that have relatively low emissions today, the key priority might be driving economic growth and job creation now and striving to do so in ways that could also keep future emissions low." To avoid any slowdown in the adoption of sustainable practices, African governments are increasingly focusing on simplifying processes and enhancing governance around climate-friendly regulatory frameworks. This necessary effort should be combined with innovative solutions to address the critical issue of initial investment costs. 🎯 High upfront costs for sustainable technologies pose a significant barrier. There is an urgent need for access to affordable financing options to kickstart the green transitions. The report highlights that achieving net-zero emissions globally by 2050 will require an estimated $9.2 trillion in annual capital spending on physical assets for energy and land-use systems. For Africa, incremental spending of approximately $3.5 trillion per year will be needed, which is a considerable burden for economies already grappling with basic development needs. What we do? Zeitec is building solutions to overcome Financial Barriers that will include: 💶 Innovative financing mechanisms with blended Finance, combining public and private investments to reduce risks for private investors. 📁 Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) Collaboration, encouraging partnerships between governments, private sector players, and international investors to pool resources and expertise. 🔧 Capacity Building and Technology Transfer , including investment in education and skill development to build a workforce capable of supporting green technologies. Technology Partnerships, facilitating technology transfer from developed countries to ensure access to the latest sustainable innovations and best practices. 🔑 Market access to Carbon Market opportunities to  provide additional revenue streams for low-emission projects. By addressing these financial challenges and implementing strategic solutions, Africa can pave the way for sustainable development that benefits both its economies and the environment. Let’s rally global support and investment to help these nations overcome their capital constraints and achieve a greener future! 🌱🌏 #SustainableDevelopment #NetZero #ClimateChange #EconomicGrowth #JobCreation #GreenEnergy #LowIncomeCountries #GlobalBridges #Sustainability #Investment #CarbonMarkets #CapitalNeeds