The ESG Strategy Workshop Retreat – Vumba 2026 is a focused, immersive learning and strategy-building experience designed to help organizations critically assess their ESG readiness and intentionally design their 2026 ESG strategy.
Set in the tranquil and inspiring environment of Vumba, the retreat creates space away from daily operational pressures, allowing participants to reflect, learn, and collaboratively build ESG strategies that are practical, credible, and aligned with global best practice.
This is the 3rd ESG Strategy Retreat, building on previous engagements and deepening the shift from ESG awareness to structured strategy, policy development, and implementation.
The theme for this year is “Defining Your 2026 ESG Strategy: From Insights to Action, Your 2026 ESG Roadmap“
Date: 25-28 February 2026, Venue- Foresthill Resort, Vumba
Purpose
To equip decision-makers, sustainability leads/champions, and ESG practitioners with the knowledge, tools, and strategic clarity required to confidently navigate their ESG journey in 2026 and beyond.
Outcome
By the end of the retreat, participants will be better positioned to:
- Articulate a clear ESG vision for 2026
- Develop or refine an ESG strategy and policies
- Communicate & Report ESG commitments effectively
- Align their organization with relevant ESG frameworks
- A strong understanding of ESG fundamentals
- Practical insight into ESG strategy and policy formulation
Target Participants
- Board members and executives
- Sustainability and ESG leads/champions
- Communications and reporting teams,
- Risk, Compliance, Strategy, HR, Finance, SHEQ, Marketing, PR, Research & Development, Procurement, Business Development, Operations etc.
- Organizations at early, intermediate, or transitioning stages of ESG adoption among others.
Core Focus Areas
1. ESG Fundamentals
- Understanding Environmental, Social, and Governance pillars
- Why ESG matters for African and Zimbabwean organizations
- ESG as a value-creation and risk-management tool
2. ESG Strategy & Policy Formulation and Implementation
- Translating ESG principles into strategy
- Developing ESG policies aligned with organizational objectives
- Moving from intention to implementation
3. ESG Communication and Reporting
- Internal and external ESG communication
- ESG disclosures and stakeholder engagement
- Building credibility and avoiding greenwashing
4. Commonly Used ESG Frameworks
- Overview of global ESG frameworks and standards
- How to select frameworks relevant to your organization
- Practical application and alignment
To book your participation get in touch with us on, email admin@esgnetworkzimbabwe.co.zw or call us on 0774768895 | 0782005030 | 0242229123
