Managers of Wealth Africa

ESG and the risk of lender liability for environmental harm

The risk of exposure is determined by the lender’s degree of control over the borrower.

Promoting Environmental Sustainability

This is why the initiatives of The Coca-Cola Company are noteworthy.

Reporting standards, metrics to drive ESG in capital markets

Looking at South Africa, the report notes that the JSE has delivered draft climate and sustainability disclosure guidelines.

New finance taxonomy to explain what makes an SA project a green one

The green finance taxonomy is meant to help ensure that national priorities are reflected in financing measures, while still remaining aligned with international trends.

Stimulating Creative Industry for Economic Sustainability

Apart from preserving the culture and values of the society, the creative industry is adjudged to be a catalyst for the economic transformation of any country.

6 ways the world can cut emissions to avoid a climate catastrophe

The report, however, highlights that by the year 2030, emissions can be reduced to half of 2019 levels.

Tender for purchase of energy from small-scale renewables in Mauritius

The Bid Security shall be issued by a Commercial Bank operating in Mauritius and shall remain valid for 210 days from the closing date of the bids.

Banks perform well on climate risk disclosures

Particularly in terms of detailed guidance for metrics and targets disclosures – Just Share analysis.

Nedbank To Continue ITs Long-Standing Support Of Renewable Energy Financing

The Namibian government has announced plans to develop a green hydrogen project in the Tsau-Khaeb National Park.

Empower calls for greater international solidarity to combat climate change

As part of its participation in the ‘Middle East And North Africa Climate Week 2022’

World Bank Issues The World’s First Wildlife Conservation Bond

The World Bank sells its first ‘Rhino’ bond to help South Africa’s conservation efforts and support local communities

‘It’s our sun’: rural South Africans seek greater gains from clean energy

‘We thought it would bring employment and electricity to our homes – but we are still struggling, and we still have power cuts,’ said Bailey

South Africa: Big Banks Promise to Power Green Energy, but How Long Will It Take?

The envisaged network of on-site and off-site solar and wind farms will offer 24/7 renewable energy to Anglo's South African operations

African Development Bank to help fund Eskom climate change transition

The AfDB is part of consortium of international finance institutions which in November at the COP26 conference on climate change pledged to help raise $8.5 billion to establish a just energy transition facility.

Credit Suisse acts as Sole Conservation Bond Structurer on World Bank's 'Rhino Bond'

Black rhinoceroses are categorized as critically endangered species, the next categorization being extinct in the wild, and their shrinking population reflects broader issues in biodiversity and conservation.

Sterling Bank Harps on Cleaner Nigeria

We have been on this journey for more than 10 years.

Dean Lam: HSBC Mauritius supports the island’s climate change agenda and actively champions its transition to net zero

Recent research published by HSBC and BCG notes that up to half of the estimated $100trn investment needed to deliver net zero supply chains will have to be directed towards SMEs

To protect our planet, we need bold African leadership

While climate change is accentuating the biodiversity crisis, we also threaten African habitats with loss and degradation when they are not managed in accordance with best scientific knowledge.

Standard Bank unveils climate targets to support Africa’s sustainable development

Group sets course for a net zero future and pledges to mobilise a cumulative amount of between R250 billion and R300 billion in sustainable finance by end of 2026.

AfricaGoGreen Fund receives over $30 million investments from the African Development Bank

Launched in early 2021 with EUR 45 million in catalytic capital, the AfricaGoGreen Fund is a flagship project under the G20 Compact with Africa.