Risk Insights ESG GPS Sustainable Newsletter September 2023

 Welcome to the September edition of our Monthly Newsletter! Risk Insights™ (RI) is excited to bring you the latest updates on our journey towards building a sustainable future. Our mission at RI remains resolute: to educate and empower individuals in Africa and around the world regarding the significance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. We firmly believe that ESG is a potent instrument that enhances competitiveness and contributes to the betterment of our global community. In this issue, we will highlight our remarkable products and showcase recent sustainable events. Stay tuned to explore more about our positive impact as we continue to work towards creating a sustainable future for all in September.

SMEs IN AFRICA: Best Practice in New Era of Climate Governance

Join our esteemed panel of experts for the upcoming online seminar, "SMEs in Africa: Best Practices in the New Era of Climate Governance," presented by the New Champions Community of the World Economic Forum. Our distinguished speakers will provide valuable insights and strategies for navigating the ever-evolving landscape of sustainability and addressing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa. We invite you to be a part of this engaging discussion focused on Africa's future. To secure your spot at this event, please register by clicking here. Event Details, Date and Time: October 25, 2023, 12:00 - 13:15 GMT / 14:00 - 15:15 SAST.

NSE Leading The Change For Sustainability In East Africa Through Innovative Partnerships

After groundbreaking Inaugural Africa Climate Summit, championed by William Samoei Ruto, PhD RISK INSIGHTS is thrilled to announce adoption by Nairobi Securities Exchange PLC of the ESG GPS - Risk Insights (Pty) Ltd Artificial Intelligence powered platform. This comes against the backdrop of a collaboration entered into by the two entities in 2022, to advance embedding of best ESG practices in the Kenyan corporate space, particularly amongst Nairobi Securities Exchange PLC listed companies and drive sustainability agenda. Read the full press release here. This marks another milestone in our journey as thought leaders in Sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters not only in Kenya but across Africa & Globally!

Step Up 2A Green Start-Up 9th Edition.

Risk Insights continues its support for Primestars  in launching the 9th edition of South Africa's largest youth entrepreneurship program, Step Up 2A Green Start-Up, right here at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Step Up 2A Green Start-Up is on a mission to empower South African youth to prepare for a sustainable future by combining technology and entrepreneurship. Since its inception in 2014, this program has engaged with over 90,000 high school students and 3,000 teachers, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the world of business. In 2022, Step Up 2A Green Start-Up placed a particular emphasis on women's empowerment, with 63% of recipients being African and female. This focus on diversity and inclusion reflects the program's commitment to creating opportunities for all members of society. We invite you to join us in making a difference by supporting this initiative and its efforts to transform the lives of young South Africans.

PwC Sustainability Awards 2023

Risk Insights is thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievements of organizations committed to sustainability at the PwC Sustainability Awards 2023! A huge congratulations to Absa Group, Ravin Dajee, Sello Moloko, Arrie Rautenbach, Deon Raju CA(SA) CFA, Jason Quinn, Ruben Govender, Punki Modise, Rautie Nel winner in the Financial Services category, sponsored by Risk Insights (Pty) Ltd. The PwC Sustainability Awards recognize and honor organizations that have embarked on a remarkable sustainability journey. These organizations are driving positive change for our planet and future generations. A big round of applause to all the winners in the seven categories! List here.

Embracing ESG for Stronger Investments & Greater Impact!

Embracing ESG for Stronger Investments & Greater Impact! Discover how ESG drives quality foreign investment, creating real value and transforming societies in this article by Filipe Manuel Morais, PhD, esteemed lecturer at Henley Business School, and Anushka Bogdanov, visionary founder of Risk Insights (Pty) Ltd. PwC predicts $33.9 trillion ESG assets by 2026, highlighting the challenge of definition. South Africa's credit market reflects a conscientious transition, with a surge in sustainable bonds, often geared toward social change like affordable housing. Read about this and more in this enlightening whitepaper for a deeper understanding of how ESG is reshaping the corporate landscape, here.

CRMI 22nd Annual International Risk Conference

Risk Insights is pleased to announce its participation in the 22nd Annual International Risk Conference, hosted by The Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI)! With the theme: "Embracing Disruption: Navigating Risk in an Era of Global Transformation" The 22nd Annual International Risk Conference promises to be an exceptional event that delves deep into the interconnected nature of global risks and their profound impact on various industries and sectors. Find out more here.

IFCA- International Federation of Compliance Associations Congress 2023

Risk Insights is thrilled to announce its participation in the IFCA- International Federation of Compliance Associations Congress 2023 on the 17th -19th of October! The IFCA Congress will be exploring global challenges and emerging strategies in compliance, technology, and sustainability. We will delve into critical topics such as the regional nuances and understanding of ESG across the globe. Visit the IFCA Conference Site for more details.

Read the full press release here to learn more about this exciting endeavor and how you can get involved.

ESG MATTERS WITH RISK INSIGHTS PODCAST

We continue with the RI podcast, "ESG Matters with Risk Insights". Join the conversation as we challenge norms, ignite innovation, and make a tangible impact. We aim to fill this void by engaging with industry experts, thought leaders, and changemakers who are at the forefront of driving positive change in the ESG sphere. In this week’s episode, join host Anushka Bogdanov, as she delves into the world of ESG ratings and disclosure in the banking and financial sector. Risk Insights would like to congratulate Absa Group, Arrie Rautenbach and Nedbank, Mike Brown for their ESG disclosure. Subscribe and tune in from this link here

Introducing Vision - The Ultimate ESG Dashboard For Asset Managers

With our Founder’s vision, RI is honored to announce the upcoming launch of our newest product, VISION! This software dashboard is specifically designed for companies, asset managers, and investors looking for comprehensive intensity and ranking information about companies within a particular industry or sector. Vision provides rankings for major ESG factors of companies based on specific metrics, which makes it easy to select and customize the ESG metrics, based on their risk appetite and tolerance to solve for Alpha, which is based on ranking and intensity. With Vision, investors can focus on risk appetite and risk tolerance using ESG metrics, such as, water intensity or carbon emissions, and compare the performance of different companies based on these specific factors. For more information on Vision, please don't hesitate to contact us at info@riskinsights.co.za