TYPE 2 – Greenrinsing: When Sustainability Promises Keep Changing In the evolving world of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), organizations are under increasing pressure to demonstrate meaningful progress on sustainability. However, a growing concern is green-rinsing—the practice of repeatedly changing,…
TYPE 1 – Greenhushing: The Hidden Risk in Corporate Sustainability Greenhushing refers to the deliberate under-communication or non-disclosure of an organisation’s genuine sustainability efforts. Unlike greenwashing, where organisations exaggerate or misrepresent their ESG achievements, greenhushing occurs when companies remain too…
ESG Network Zimbabwe and GRI Africa launch the 2nd Cohort of the Zimbabwe SME Sustainability Programme HARARE | 25 AUGUST 2026 The sustainability conversation is no longer reserved for large corporates. Zimbabwe’s SMEs are stepping into the room and they…
The Green Indaba 2026 provided a valuable platform for stakeholders to explore practical pathways towards inclusive and sustainable urban development in Zimbabwe. Held under the theme “Powering Inclusive Growth: Communities, Research and Commerce Converging for Sustainable Urban Development,” the event…
Harare, Zimbabwe — For many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), sustainability and ESG reporting can sound like something designed for large corporations with big teams and even bigger budgets. A new program from GRI Africa and ESG Network Zimbabwe aims…
The 10th Annual Zimbabwe Sustainability, ESG and Responsible Business Summit successfully transitioned from discussion to active framework building. Under the theme “Shaping the Sustainability Narrative: Zimbabwe First, Globally Aligned,” the major takeaways centred on establishing concrete roadmaps for compliance and…
HARARE- All is now set in the scenic eastern border city of Mutare as it prepares to host the landmark 10th Annual Zimbabwe Sustainability, ESG & Responsible Business Summit from August 12 to 15, 2026. Organised by ESG Network Zimbabwe,…
As the countdown continues for Zimbabwe’s premier sustainability event, ESG Network Zimbabwe wishes to inform all delegates, partners, and stakeholders of a key update regarding the 10th Annual ESG and Responsible Business Summit. Taking place from 12–15 August 2026, the…
Infrastructure development serves as the backbone of economic growth, yet building resilient, eco-friendly systems requires deep collaboration across sectors. At the upcoming 10th Annual Sustainability, ESG and Responsible Business Summit in Mutare, dedicated panel sessions will explore “Public-Private Partnerships for…
With only 16 days to go, excitement is building for Zimbabwe’s premier sustainability event of the year! The 10th Annual Sustainability, ESG and Responsible Business Summit takes place from 12–15 August 2026 at the Golden Peacock Hotel in Mutare, running…
