Accra: Stakeholders in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting will convene in Accra next month to advance sustainability integration across organisational operations. The two-day maiden Africa Global ESG and Sustainability Reporting Summit, scheduled for September 1, 2025, at the Movenpick Hotel, will bring together African and global leaders, investors, regulators, and civil society to explore the role of ESG in unlocking financing for development projects.
According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Shelter Lotsu, Chairman of the Planning and Organising Committee, emphasized that the event would examine how Africa's mineral wealth could drive inclusive development without environmental degradation. He described the summit as a call to action for governments, companies, investors, journalists, and citizens to unite in protecting the environment, empowering people, and upholding governance systems suitable for the Africa envisioned.
Dr Lotsu further explained that ESG serves as a practical accountability tool, compelling companies, policymakers, and investors to measure the environmental and social impact of their operations. He highlighted illegal mining as a major concern and suggested that ESG frameworks could be applied to ensure standardised reporting and monitoring in the sector.
Mr Richard Ansong, Partner, Assurance at PwC Ghana, cautioned that organisations failing to align with global ESG standards risk losing investor confidence, market competitiveness, and public trust. He noted the shift from attracting investors with only audited financial statements to demanding integrated disclosures such as carbon emissions, water usage, waste management, community engagement, and governance structures.
The summit will include panel discussions, workshops, and networking sessions aimed at strengthening ESG adoption across Africa's public and private sectors.
