Its count down to the 7th ESG & Responsible Business Summit 2023

HARARE – All is now set for hosting the 7th Zimbabwe Annual National ESG Forum & Responsible Business Summit to be held from 7-9 June at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge-Victoria Falls in the majestic City of Victoria Falls.

The summit is set unpack and critic the ESG and Sustainability space in Zimbabwe with the highlight of the topics being The future of ESG: Emerging trends and opportunities/ Impact measurement and reporting: Metrics and frameworks for evaluating ESG performance

To help and lead in the discussions will be Zimbabwe top speakers to include ZIDA CEO Tafadzwa Chinamo, SECZIM CEO Anymore Taruvinga, RBZ Governor Dr JP Mangudya ZACC Chairperson Hon Justice L Matandamoyo, City of Harare Mayor His Worship Jacob Mafume, Dr. M.E Juru Chief Executing Officer Integrated Properties also expected will be Minister of Finance and Economic Development Dr M Ncube, , Dr Grace Muradzikwa-Commissioner General of the Insurance and Pensions Commission among others.

This annual sustainability spectacle will run under the Theme- A Great Reset for ESG Integration & The Evolution of The Sustainability Disclosure Landscape in Zimbabwe

About the Responsible business Summit

The Zimbabwe Annual ESG Forum & Responsible Business Summit is the route through which companies take responsibility for their actions and
encourage positive impact through their activities. The responsible business summit will convene delegates from industry, government and academia among others to discuss issues pertaining to Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability and Responsible Investment in Zimbabwe. This national Summit is a platform to share strategies and solutions that tackle sustainability issues and demand business leaders to show that they are leading the change to a sustainable and resilient future. While profit generation remains the primary function of a business, the impact of business on culture, society and the environment has been the subject of intense scrutiny in contemporary business policy and practice.

The 2023 Summit topics reflect a broad range of issues related to ESG and responsible business practices, and are tailored to the interests and priorities of specific stakeholders, industries, or regions. The goal of an ESG forum or responsible business summit is to foster dialogue and collaboration among diverse stakeholders, with the aim of driving progress towards a more sustainable and responsible business landscape in Zimbabwe.

Themes & Topics
ESG Trends and Disclosure Metrics

  • What are the challenges and opportunities related to ESG reporting and strategy are Zimbabwe companies facing, specifically focusing on the SEC Zimbabwe disclosure requirements
  • ESG integration: best practices and challenges/ The future of ESG: Emerging trends and opportunities/ Impact measurement and reporting: Metrics and frameworks for evaluating ESG performance

Climate Action & Renewable Energy

  • Sustainable energy: Investing in renewables and reducing carbon emissions/Climate change and the transition to a low-carbon economy/ Environmental stewardship: Addressing challenges in water and land use

Private Public Partnerships & ESG

  • The role of sustainable finance in promoting ESG performance
  • Sustainable finance: Leveraging public-private partnerships to drive investment in ESG initiatives

Circular economy & Urban Regeneration

  • Circular economy: Opportunities for innovation and sustainable growth/ Sustainable urban development: Building sustainable cities and communities (Cleaner, Safe Cities)

Ethical governance

  • Strategies for preventing corporate misconduct/Supply chain transparency and responsible sourcing
  • Shared Value & The Impact of CSR initiatives – People, Planet & Profit — Triple Bottom line.

Agriculture

  • Sustainable agriculture and food systems/Alternative crops in sustainable agriculture.

Do you want to participate, sponsor, speak or to exhibit kindly get with our organising team on admin@csrnetworkzimbabwe.co.zw or call us on 0774768895