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sustainable development goals
International News
European Union gives EFRAG more time to revise sustainability reporting rules
The European Commission recently approved a one-month extension for the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) to finalize its revised technical advice on the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). Originally due by October 31, the new deadline of November 30, 2025, reflects growing concerns around the complexity of the EU’s sustainability reporting framework and the need for a more practical approach.
Africa
Dentsu Zambia repurposes billboard waste into school backpacks in practical sustainability project
As a marketing agency increasingly involved in environmental and social impact work, the firm’s latest campaign demonstrates how creative industries can contribute directly to sustainability goals. The project was part of One Day for Change, Dentsu’s global annual initiative encouraging employees to develop solutions to local challenges.
Africa
GRI unveils machine readable ESG framework as Africa accelerates toward digital reporting
In a major step toward digital sustainability, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has launched a new machine-readable Sustainability Taxonomy, offering African companies a timely opportunity to modernize and harmonize ESG reporting.
Africa
Major step for Kenyan agribusiness: Del Monte Kenya aligns with UN global standards
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.
Africa
Europe bets on African Climate Innovation: Horizon Europe 2025 ushers in a new era of sustainability partnerships
The European Union has launched the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, unveiling the “Africa Initiative III”—a funding envelope of €500.5 million dedicated to Africa-focused research and innovation.
Economic Responsibility
Support to green enterprises a catalyst for sustainable development
How can we lift millions out of poverty, create more than 600 million jobs, reduce inequalities, protect the environment and grow the economy? This...
Economic Responsibility
How green bonds are nursing mother earth
Last week, I wrote about impact investing and mentioned that one of the ways of financing such projects is via bonds—green, social and sustainability...
Economic Responsibility
Why planet, profit balance is crucial
The New Year has rolled around, coming along with new goals to score. While many efforts have been made ever since the global community...