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Welcome to the Sustainability & ESG Africa Conference and Expo
The Sustainability & ESG Africa Conference & Expo 2026, taking place 30 September – 1 October 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, is Africa’s leading executive platform dedicated to the business and economics of sustainability.
In 2026, the sustainability conversation has fundamentally shifted. No longer driven by compliance, reporting frameworks, or reputational positioning, sustainability is now judged by its ability to drive profitability, resilience, capital access, and long-term enterprise value.
African organisations are being forced to answer a far more direct question:
Does sustainability make business sense?
Sustainability & ESG Africa 2026 exists to answer that question—practically, commercially, and credibly.
Because sustainability is no longer a parallel agenda, it is the economics of modern business.
What to Expect
What Sets This Event Apart
What common challenges does this conference help you solve?
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Your conference registration could unlock more than two days of powerful insights, connections and practical solutions.
Register for the Sustainability and ESG Africa Conference and you’ll go into the draw to win an executive education course worth R50,000, sponsored by edX Enterprise.
Invest in your network. Invest in your knowledge. And you could walk away with an opportunity to take your professional development even further.
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Visit the Expo - Free to Attend
Discover solutions. Make connections. Find opportunities.
Registration gives you free access to the Expo Floor, where you can explore sustainability solutions, meet industry professionals and discover new opportunities — all in one place.
Whether you’re looking to solve a business challenge, find new suppliers, grow your network or simply stay ahead of what’s happening in sustainability, the Expo is where you need to be.
Your registration gives you access to the Expo Floor. Additional conference sessions and premium experiences may require a delegate pass.
Source Solutions
Find practical solutions to your sustainability challenges.
Save Time & Costs
Compare solutions, services and technologies in one place.
Build Valuable Connections
Meet sustainability professionals, experts and potential business partners.
Gain Practical Insights
Take away ideas and knowledge you can apply to your organisation.
Grow Your Business & Attend the SMME Summit
Connect with opportunities, suppliers and new markets and access practical guidance to help your business grow sustainably.
Win Daily Prizes
Take part in daily competitions and stand a chance to win exciting prizes.
Beyond the Flagship Conference
Upcoming Webinars, Masterclasses, and Workshops
The Sustainability & ESG Africa Conference & Expo extends its impact beyond the annual flagship event through a year-round programme of webinars, Community of Practice sessions, masterclasses and workshops.
Designed to support continuous professional development and meaningful collaboration, these initiatives bring together sustainability and ESG professionals to explore emerging issues, exchange practical insights, address shared challenges and identify opportunities for action.
From expert-led discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions to practical masterclasses and workshops, our year-round programme provides a platform for ongoing learning, professional engagement and collaboration, supporting the advancement of sustainability and ESG across African organisations and industries.
WEBINARS
Moving Goods, Growing Businesses Building Inclusive and Resilient Supply Chains for Southern African SMMEs 15 September 2026 | 15:00 - 16:30 SAST| Zoom
This webinar will explore how logistics procurement, infrastructure and environmental requirements affect the ability of Southern African SMMEs to enter markets, fulfil contracts and grow as well as actions that businesses and supporting organisations can implement to help. The session will identify practical ways to:
- Reduce logistics and compliance barriers for SMMEs.
- Improve access to corporate and regional supply chains.
- Strengthen resilience to transport, infrastructure and climate disruptions.
- Introduce sustainability requirements proportionately.
- Improve collaboration between SMMEs, buyers,
logistics providers, financiers and environmental practitioners.
ONLINE WORKSHOPS
Workshop: The Emerging Use of Scenarios and Systems Thinking for Decision-Making and Reporting in a Complex and Uncertain World
22 September 2026 | 09:00-12:30
Moderator: Wendy Poulton, founder, Strategic Mindsets,
Wendy is an energy, sustainability, strategy and innovation specialist with more than 30 years of experience in the energy sector.
Workshop: Sustainability for Procurement Professionals
23 September 2026 | 09:00-12:30
Moderator: Wendy Poulton, founder, Strategic Mindsets,
Wendy is an energy, sustainability, strategy and innovation specialist with more than 30 years of experience in the energy sector.
PRE CONFERENCE DAY WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP: Co-Designing Bio-based Circular Business Models: A Forestry & Fibre Case Study
TUESDAY, 29 September 2026 | 09:00-12:00
This half-day pre-conference workshop invites delegates to help co-design the next generation of circular business solutions for forest-based and biobased value chains. Designed as a hands-on working session rather than a lecture, it uses a structured “pre-mortem” to stress-test new FSC solutions — built specifically for the African market — and turn practical feedback into concrete design input. This workshop will attract Sustainability professionals, ESG practitioners, Procurement and Supply chain professionals, Strategic planning teams, Climate, Nature and Reporting practitioners, Operations, Manufacturing and finance leads, Executives, Consultants and public-sector decision-makers looking to prepare for the next generation of sustainability requirements.
Workshop Leader: Henriette Thorsén Clausen, Change Management and Process Lead, Forest Stewardship Council Circularity Hub
WORKSHOP: Nature-Based Solutions in Action: Practical Strategies for Building Resilient Businesses Using the energy sector as a practical case study.
TUESDAY, 29 September 2026 | 13:00-16:30
IUCN’s energy-related work supports decision-makers, regulators, investors and project developers in identifying and managing these risks across the full project lifecycle—from strategic planning and site selection through construction, operation, repowering and decommissioning. This includes applying spatial planning, early biodiversity-risk screening, cumulative-impact assessment and the mitigation hierarchy of avoid, minimise, restore and, only where appropriate, offset.
The masterclass will also examine where Nature-based Solutions can complement engineered infrastructure and conventional environmental management—for example through catchment restoration, wetland protection, erosion control, ecological rehabilitation and biodiversity enhancement around energy developments.
Workshop Leader: Rachel Asante-Owusu, IUCN’s Global Lead on Energy Transition
SMME Sustainability Reporting Workshop
The session will demonstrate how the GRI Standards and the B Impact support different stages of an organisation’s sustainability journey.
The GRI Standards provide organisations with an internationally recognised framework for identifying, measuring and publicly disclosing their most material sustainability impacts. They answer the question: What should a company report?
The B Impact Assessment, developed by B Lab, provides organisations with a practical management framework to assess, improve and embed responsible business practices across five key impact areas: Governance, Workers, Community, Environment and Customers. It answers the question: How can a company improve its impact and performance?
Together, these approaches enable businesses to move beyond compliance towards continuous improvement, stronger business performance and more meaningful sustainability reporting.
The workshop combines expert presentations with practical business examples and an interactive management session, enabling participants to understand not only the theory of sustainability reporting but also how to implement better business practices within their own organisations.
OUR TESTIMONIALS
What our Visitors Say
Hear from those who have experienced firsthand the power of collaboration, innovation, and impactful solutions in driving sustainability across Africa. Their stories showcase the tangible change we're making together.
A powerful platform to share real progress and engage meaningfully with peers shaping the future of responsible business in Africa. The discussions reflected both innovation and collaboration, highlighting how organisations are turning sustainability commitments into tangible action across the region.
What an extraordinary experience! More than just an event! Definitely a space for connection, inspiration, and real commitment to a more sustainable and inclusive future. The sense of community and depth of engagement created a truly impactful experience that went far beyond traditional conference formats.
Walking into the ESG Africa Conference 2025 felt like entering the engine room of Africa’s sustainability transformation. Bold, practical, and deeply relevant, bringing sustainability to life through real conversations and actionable ideas. From supply chains to innovation, the discussions reflected the realities of implementing ESG in an African context.
🙏 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 After two full sessions yesterday, I’m ending the week with gratitude. The real value lies in the conversations, where ideas are challenged, shared, and brought to life. Beyond the sessions, it’s the people and the exchanges that create lasting impact and meaningful learning. Thanks to both CFO South Africa and ESG Africa Conference for the opportunities
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Sandton Convention Centre
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161 Maude St, Sandown, Sandton, 2196