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.

Launching the summit, Dr Shelter Lotsu, Chairman of the Planning and Organising Committee, said the event would examine how Africa’s mineral wealth could drive inclusive development without environmental degradation.

“The summit is a call to action. A call for governments, companies, investors, journalists, and citizens to join forces to protect our environment, empower our people, and uphold governance systems worthy of the Africa we envision,” he stated.

Dr Lotsu described ESG as a practical accountability tool that compels companies, policymakers, and investors to measure the environmental and social impact of their operations.

He noted that illegal mining remained a major concern and that ESG frameworks could be applied to ensure standardised reporting and monitoring in the sector.

“Globally, ESG-driven economies show greater resilience to shocks, more sustainable infrastructure growth, and stronger social cohesion,” he added.

Mr Richard Ansong, Partner, Assurance at PwC Ghana, warned that organisations that failed to align with global ESG standards risked losing investor confidence, market competitiveness, and public trust.

“Unlike the past where companies attracted investors with only audited financial statements, investors now demand integrated disclosures such as carbon emissions, water usage, waste management, community engagement, governance structures, among others,” he said.

The summit will feature panel discussions, workshops, and networking sessions aimed at strengthening ESG adoption across Africa’s public and private sectors