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6 steps to achieve a successful ESG Audit
Choosing ESG objectives, performing an ESG materiality assessment and undergoing an ESG audit require the involvement of numerous executives and departments in an organization. It’s a multistep process. Key steps include the following: Complete an ESG materiality assessment to identify,…
What is the importance of an ESG audit
A thorough audit can rate corporate strategies according to key environmental, social and governance metrics and ensure that ESG reporting meets government and industry standards. Investors increasingly rank environmental, social and governance issues among their top priorities for companies. For…
7th Zimbabwe National ESG Awards Set for November 24
The Zimbabwe National Annual ESG & Responsible Business Awards are back!!! Join us on the 24th November, 2023 to celebrate Zimbabwe’s Top Responsible Organisations that are making a difference in the Communities of Zimbabwe. Our THEME this year “ESG Champions:…
Five Best Practices Moving from CSR to ESG
Traditionally, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been about doing good for good’s sake. It has focused on social accountability and community engagement offering qualitative evidence of the positive impact a company can have on the world. Investors, regulators, industry-leading manufacturers,…
Why ESG Matters Now More Than Ever
The two main reasons for companies to adopt ESG practices today are transparency and accountability. Transparency demonstrates a company’s openness and honesty. Even when a business is not meeting its ESG goals as its leaders had intended, transparency means it…
Five Steps to Launching an ESG Program
Facing pressure from investors and regulators, many complex manufacturers are now considering creating an ESG program. A successful ESG program is built on the following five steps: Review your pressures Create your prioritization matrix Ensure you have the right tools…
7th Annual National Responsible Business & CSR Awards Submission Criteria & Judging Metrics
General Submission Criteria All companies entering any of the categories should carefully read the following: We accept, and encourage, self-nominations and also accept nominations for companies/individuals from 3rd parties. All companies nominated will be required to complete a category specific…
Meet the ESG Achievement Awards Jury for 2023
HARARE – As the date to host the 7th Zimbabwe Annual ESG & Responsible Business Achievement Awards 2023 draws near we are excited to introduce to you the panel of adjudicators by profiling them. This week will be featuring Peta-Jane…
7th Zimbabwe Annual ESG & CSR Achievement Awards 2023 Nominations & Entries now open
ESG Network Zimbabwe is pleased to invite entries and nominations for the ESG Achievement Awards 2022/2023. Returning for the 7th year, the awards continue to promote pioneering initiatives for all businesses and stakeholders...
Apple Launches First Carbon Neutral Products
Apple announced the launch of its new Apple Watch lineup, incorporating a series of sustainability features in the product line, and touting the new products as the company’s first to achieve carbon neutrality.
ESGNZ Applauds Econet, Ecocash for taking a lead in ESG
The Environment, Social and Governance Network Zimbabwe (ESGNZ) has applauded Econet Wireless Zimbabwe and EcoCash Holdings Zimbabwe Limited for becoming the first companies in the country to obtain independent assurance on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information after the two sister companies recently successfully completed an independent assurance process.