Managers of Wealth Africa

Standard Chartered Launches Sustainable Supply Chain Benchmarking Tool

The issues exposed by COVID-19 have prompted companies to rethink their supply chains, as the world looks to build back a more sustainable global economy.

Path to Net Zero Riddled with Potential Pitfalls

This is the first in a series of thought leadership pieces on net zero that S&P Global is releasing in conjunction with Earth Day.

How Kenyans are resisting one of the largest development projects in East Africa

After making little progress on their own, climate justice organizers in Kenya came together with youth, farmers and women to fight for sustainable development.

Absa Bank joins Ghana’s 5 million tree planting initiative

Commenting on the Green Ghana project, Cyril Nai, Head of Marketing and Communication at Absa Bank Ghana, said the bank will continue to be a force for good in society by championing and supporting initiatives to ensure a sustainable and brighter future f

South Africa Is Identifying Projects to Fund With Green Bonds

South Africa has been criticized for its slow pace in seeking funding from investors keen to back sustainable and climate-friendly development

The race to net-zero: why it matters

The economic framework in which we have operated for decades is becoming obsolete.

Morgan Stanley Announces Inaugural Winners of the Sustainable Solutions Award and Collaborative

Five breakthrough innovations from across Africa, Southeast Asia, Europe and North America will each receive a $250,000 award and participate in a strategic new collaborative to focus on systemic solutions to complex sustainability challenges.

Firm Launches Climate Change Initiative

It further explained that the site gives kids the chance to make a difference themselves through daily challenges, designed to inspire and motivate them to make changes at home, at school, and in their local communities.

Central banks integrate ESG into mainstream activities

Over 80 central banks are now members of the Network for the Greening of the Financial System

Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa extends grant to speed countries' energy transition ahead of COP26

The SEFA Rapid Response Facility, part of COP26 Energy Transition Council efforts, is designed to be flexible and responsive to the energy-transition requirements of participating Governments.

Feeling the heat, Standard Bank turns green

Shareholders are pressuring banks to observe climate ethos

IFC and Absa ink first African green loan

The IFC “will provide technical advice and knowledge sharing to help the bank develop a green, social, and sustainable bonds and loans framework,” according to the statement.

Old Mutual launches ESG rating system for unit trust funds

The financial services industry is at the centre of the ESG movement

Africa raises its voice in the war on climate change

The carbon offset market could become one of the most important new financial models that are needed to fund greening initiatives in emerging markets.

Investec Property Fund launches first REIT sustainability-linked ESG bond in Africa

Investec Property Fund (‘IPF’ or ‘the Fund’) today became the first South African real estate investment trust (REIT) to issue a sustainability-linked bond.

Restore our Earth

My pledge started in 2016

Morocco to attract foreign renewable energy investment

Two laws related to the energy sector have been issued, he said — one for hydrogen investments and the other for self-production that allows citizens to produce the electricity they need.

Willis Towers Watson commits its delegated investment portfolios to net zero

Measurement of our progress and that of the whole investment industry towards stewarding the transition to a net zero and climate-resilient economy is an important issue.

Climate change remains the biggest threat to the built environment and Future of Africa's cities

The most affected areas are expected in the Central and Southern parts of Africa including the capitals of Lilongwe and Lusaka

Climate Chaos: NGOs Name Top Banks Who Put $3.8 Trillion Into Fossil Fuels

In Europe, British bank Barclays was the biggest fossil fuel backer