corporate sustainability

At this year’s Cannes Lions Festival, the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) unveiled a new initiative poised to shift how brands think about growth and purpose — particularly in emerging markets like Africa. The CMO Blueprint for Sustainable Growth, launched by the UNGC’s CMO Think Lab, offers a detailed roadmap for chief marketing officers (CMOs) to embed sustainability into business strategy, brand identity, and long-term innovation

Meta has taken a bold step toward decarbonizing its AI-driven infrastructure with the help of California-based clean energy firm XGS Energy, inc. While the deal is U.S.-based, its implications are global—especially for Africa, where data infrastructure is growing, but energy access remains uneven and often carbon-heavy. 

The report reveals bold strides in digital inclusion, financial empowerment, and environmental responsibility across its 14-country footprint. The report paints a clear picture: Africa’s digital future is being built not just through network towers, but through intentional investments in education, gender equity, and low-carbon infrastructure. 

Global solar giant Trinasolar has unveiled a new weather-resilient solar module at the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) in Cape Town, in a move that underscores growing efforts to develop climate-smart energy infrastructure specifically designed for African conditions.

In a move expected to strengthen environmental accountability and ethical business practices across Kenya’s agribusiness sector, Del Monte Kenya Limited has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. 

Standard Chartered Bank is ramping up efforts to channel capital into ocean-based climate solutions, positioning itself at the forefront of a growing global push to protect marine biodiversity and support…

Mohamed Hesham appointed CEO of ePointZero, the energy transition platform of 2PointZero   Abu Dhabi, UAE – 16 June 2025: In recognition of its importance at the nexus of technology, energy…

A bold new chapter in Africa’s clean energy story unfolded this week in Cape Town, where the continent’s most influential leaders, financiers, and energy experts have gathered for the Green…

As our world becomes more aware of the effects of climate change, resource depletion, and social inequality, corporate sustainability has shifted from being a “nice-to-have” initiative to a crucial business…

As nations and industries strive to create a more sustainable future, they face the challenge of measuring and reporting their impact. This is where the GRI reporting standards play a pivotal role.