SUSTAINABLE NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2023
Best wishes for 2023 from the team at Risk Insights!
As we look forward to 2023, we are reminded of the words of Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, who stated that a company's ability to manage Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues will be a critical factor in its ability to generate sustainable, long-term returns.
At Risk Insights, we are committed to playing our part in addressing societal issues and protecting the environment. ESG has become a crucial aspect of business and as the world becomes increasingly aware of the need for sustainability and social responsibility, we are dedicated to educating all stakeholders on continent and beyond on the importance of ESG.
2022 was full of various sustainable engagements and we are excited to announce even more planned for 2023.
This year, we will be hosting a Virtual Panel Discussion on ESG in Africa in partnership with INSEAD in March, providing valuable insights and perspectives on how to navigate the ESG landscape in Africa.
Additionally, we will arrange a special event for A-Cubed, another AI-powered rating tool by Risk Insights that helps unlisted companies to identify and address ESG risks and opportunities.
We will also be launching our AI-powered ESG GPS suite of products for all listed companies in Ghana and Botswana, providing a comprehensive and localized approach to ESG assessment and risk management.?
The 27th and 28th of February we be participating in the Impact Investing & Sustainable Finance Summit - East Africa Forum 2023, an event dedicated to discussing the latest developments and opportunities in impact investing and sustainable finance in East Africa.
On the 29th and 30th of March, we will be participating in the WEF New Champions Dialogue in New York. This event brings together leaders from various industries, including finance, technology, and sustainability to discuss the latest developments and challenges in their respective fields and explore ways to collaborate and drive positive impact.
In April, we invite you to join Botswana ESG and Sustainable Finance Forum 2023 on the 12th and 13th. This event will focus on the latest developments and opportunities in ESG and sustainable finance in Botswana, and will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss key issues and share best practices.?Risk Insights will be presenting at the event.
June we hope to see you at the Annual Africa Financial Inclusion Summit, a premier event for stakeholders in the financial inclusion ecosystem to come together, network and share insights on the latest developments and best practices in driving financial inclusion across the continent.
October, there is the Annual Africa Pensions and Investments Summit 2023. This event will bring together pension funds, asset managers, and other stakeholders in the pensions and investments ecosystem to discuss the latest developments and opportunities in these fields and explore ways to drive positive impact and sustainable growth. The summit will also provide a platform for attendees to network with industry leaders and experts, and gain insights on the latest trends and best practices in these fields. Perfect opportunity to talk about pension fund sustainable investments.
We invite you to join us in our efforts to make the world a better place for all. By participating in our events and using our products, we can work together to promote sustainability in Africa.
Together, we can create a more sustainable and equitable future for all. We invite you to be a part of our orbit and join us in these efforts.
Starting a new year we always look back to build upon solid foundation of 2022.?
In 2022 …
Risk Insights And Partners Launch Initiatives on World Economic Forum Platform
Risk Insight continues to support the World Economic Forum in its drive towards sustainable future to ensure a better future for all.?All three game changing initiatives undertaken in South Africa are available across the Globe via the World Economic Forum Toplink Platform. These initiatives include Step up 2 A Green Start Up, Unjani Clinics and Trails SA. Working together by creating visibility and showcasing our efforts as leadership to transform, empower and mentor projects such as these helps South Africa to unite in common plights. Every small step forward on these projects creates opportunity, hope and love for all.
To view the Initiatives on Toplink Ctrl + Click on the picture.
Risk Insights ESG GPS? X-Ray
Risk Insights launched strategic business intelligence tool ESG GPS?X-Ray marking another major step in the drive to improve visibility on ESG disclosure and performance across Africa listed institutions.?ESG GPS? X-Ray visualises the ESG related materiality factors disclosed by companies. This tool assists financial institutions, asset managers, policy makers and all stakeholders a see-through into companies ESG disclosure and sustainability strategies. ESG GPS? X-Ray is part of Risk Insights ESG GPS? suite of products. It is a simple yet powerful strategic intelligence tool for company information across four major African Exchanges. ESG GPS? X-Ray offers you the chance to see multiple different variables and comparisons between different companies and industries with over 350 data points on major E, S and G factors for listed companies in South Africa, Nigeria, Mauritius and Kenya. ESG GPS? easy to use tool to support major Global ESG disclosure initiatives discussed at World Economic Forum Davos Agenda 2022.
To view the Article on the tool, Click on the picture.
JOINT HENLEY BUSINESS SCHOOL AND RISK INSIGHTS ACADEMIC RESEARCH PROJECT: MAJOR MILESTONE ACHIEVED
Henley Business School, the only quadruple-accredited business school in Africa, and Risk Insights, creator of ESG GPS? suite of products and A-Cubed, announced the achievement of a major milestone in the joint ESG research project on Adoption and Practice of Environmental, Social and Governance Factors in South African Listed Companies: A Board Perspective.
Risk Insights ?and Henley Business School and the projects Steering Committee consistent of Dr. Anushka Bogdanov, Mr. Andrey Bogdanov, Dr Abuobayda Shabat from Risk Insights, Prof Danie Petzer from Henley Business School,?Prof Filipe Morais from Henley Business School and Risk Insights; Mr Kuben Naidoo from the South African Reserve Bank, Lullu Krugler from PwC and Itumeleng Monale from Johannesburg Stock Exchange were very pleased to announce the successful completion of this major milestone of this critical for ESG in South Africa project?- for more information, please follow the link on picture?
FITC BOARD LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME
Risk Insights was pleased to have its Principle & Interim CEO Andrey Bogdanov and the Chairman of its Nigerian ESG GPS Ratings Dr Blessing Ayemhere speak at the FITC Board Leadership Programme. The programmes’ theme discussed “Board Oversight of ESG Sustainability and Reporting for Long Term Value Creation” and took place on the 25th of April 2022. By using Risk Insights analytical tools between Nigerian Exchange Group and the Johannesburg stock Exchange, the Board Members, C-Suite Members, Partners, and Founders in attendance, received insights into the state of ESG disclosure in Nigeria and in Africa.?
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COLLABORATION BETWEEN OTCFIN AND RISK INSIGHTS?
Through Risk Insights? and OTCFin collaboration OTC Fin has access to Risk Insights?’ AI-powered ESG GPS? platform of ESG rating products which seamlessly integrates with OTCFin’s financial data to produce tailored and actionable reports for their potential mutual asset management clients globally.?
To read more about his partnership, please visit:? https://riskinsights.co.za/announcement-collaboration-between-otcfin-and-risk-insights
Risk Insights??and?Nairobi Securities Exchange? launched their partnership on the 15th of September 2022.?
Nairobi Securities Exchange and Risk Insights are collaborating to use Risk Insights’ AI-powered ESG GPS? rating model and suite of products to provide access to ESG ratings and other ESG strategic business intelligence to the Nairobi Securities Exchange listed companies. This cooperation is aimed at driving sustainability for East Africa and is timely as companies in East Africa and on the continent move to measure and report impact and sustainability performance for multiple stakeholders.
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Geoffrey Odundo, Chief Executive, NSE commenting on the collaboration said, “ESG GPS? platform will be used as a foundation of the NSE to facilitate end-to-end suite of sustainability reporting solutions to support Kenyan listed companies to improve reporting across all three pillars of ESG.”
“We expect that the NSE listed companies, asset managers, regulators and other stakeholders will benefit from a flexible platform that collects, measures and analyses corporate sustainability disclosure data, as well as generates high quality????strategic business intelligence impact reports.” He added.
Risk Insights has been providing AI-powered ESG ratings suite of products, using its proprietary award-winning rating tool ESG GPS?. “We are very delighted to collaborate with NSE as a key player transitioning to an ESG driven economy in Kenya and Africa” said Principal and CEO of Risk Insights Andrey Bogdanov. To view the Launch of the Risk Insights and Nairobi Securities Exchange Cooperation video click here.
ESG GPS AFRICA JSE TOP 40 ESG SECTOR REPORTS
Another ESG GPS sustainable product from the BEST ESG DATA PROVIDER in Africa 2022 according to Environmental Finance - Risk Insights ESG GPS? released ESG sector report Top 40 JSE.?Sample of the report is available on our website here. All reports are also available at WEF Strategic Intelligence platform. Watch the space as more ESG sector reports are coming soon.?Should you wish to receive full report, learn more and/or subscribe for the reports, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
LAUNCH OF THE UNLISTED RATING MODEL A-CUBED
Risk Insights launched another ESG strategic intelligence tool, now to support unlisted companies - we have started to proudly distribute A-CUBED. It provides unlisted companies with ability to measure and become ESG ready for the future in a sustainable manner.?Any unlisted company can be rated and obtain a rating report within 48 hours.?It is another simple, yet very powerful product that provides a fully equipped toolbox for companies of any size, from large privately owned companies to SMEs. It opens a totally new horizon for sustainable supply chain management and funding.?Another great tool built “for Africa by Africans”.
Kindly contact?[email protected]?to have an account and subscription created for you and visit us on the Microsoft Store here.
THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM NEW CHAMPIONS COMMUNITY LOCAL CHAPTER SOUTH AFRICA
Earlier this year Risk Insights and Imperial (part of the DP World Group) successfully launched the first World Economic Forum New Champions Community Local Chapter in Johannesburg South Africa.?This initiative forms part of the World Economic Forum New Champions Community which mobilizes and capacitates corporate leaders to improve the state of the world.?A brief overview of the launch is available for you here.?This Local Chapter aims to amplify the World Economic Forum global initiatives via supporting relevant South African projects and ensure engagements of the South African business community to drive and accelerate impact on the ground.?
One of the project chosen is “Step up to a Green Start Up”, We are very pleased to report on the milestone event of the project in July 2022 are available here.?
?World Economic Forum New Champions community consists of dynamic high-growth companies that are championing new business models, emerging technologies, and sustainable growth strategies in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.?New Champions are mindful of their impact on society and aspire to participate in building a better future.
NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business and Risk Insights Webinar
NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business and Risk Insights collaborated to bring South Africa and the world the first Virtual Panel Discussion on changing ESG landscape in Africa.?This time South Africa was in focus – can South Africa lead Africa in ESG transformation? Current status, global perspectives and lessons; ESG disclosure as drivers of sustainability among other questions were in focus. The event was jam packed with insightful discussions from the amazing panellists.?Recordings of the discussions are available for your convenience here.?
Africa’s drive Towards Sustainability: ESG GPS Mauritius Launch
Risk Insights launched its award winning ESG GPS rating model for all listed companies in Mauritius.?The Republic of Mauritius has made substantial progress in its campaign for social equality and poverty reduction and represents an exemplary model of development on many dimensions. Mauritius is classified as an upper-middle-income country by the World Bank, with a high Human Development Index, and is seeking to become a high-income country within the next decade. Over years it became one of the gateways to Africa.?Leadership on ESG best practices and frameworks is critical. Adapting to ESG demands, Mauritius will be paving the way forward for development in Africa.
ESG GPS. The tool is based on global best practice and bespoke to the country’s laws and regulations. ESG GPS rates all companies listed on The Stock Exchange of Mauritius. Recordings of the launch are available here.