Sustainability-related disclosure is gaining momentum globally due to growing awareness of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, and the need for transparency and accountability. In Africa, key players like the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the African Securities Exchanges Association, and the African Development Bank are leading efforts to integrate sustainability reporting standards across member exchanges. International bodies such as the Global Reporting Initiative and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures are also shaping these practices. Notably, Africa's mining sector has access to considerable local expertise and experience, which both benchmarks against and contributes to global best sustainability practices. Philippa Burmeister, Partner and Principal Environmental Scientist at SRK Consulting shares more insights on this trend.
