ANNOUNCEMENT OF COLLABORATION BETWEEN KICK ADVISORY SERVICES AND RISK INSIGHTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
25 April 2025
Johannesburg, South Africa / Ébène, Mauritius
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COLLABORATION BETWEEN KICK ADVISORY SERVICES AND RISK INSIGHTS
Kick Advisory Services and Risk Insights recognizing the paramount importance of sustainable development and the increasing relevance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors in today's business landscape, have joined forces to advance the integration of ESG stewardship across Mauritius.
As part of this collaboration, Kick Advisory Services will leverage Risk Insights' portfolio of ESG GPS™ data tools, including X-Ray, Comprehensive ESG GPS™ ratings reports, and the extensive ESG GPS™ database in relation to Mauritius-based listed and unlisted companies and asset managers. This will enable Kick Advisory Services to provide ESG expert advisory services to companies to enhance their ESG strategies, transformations, performances, and reporting.
Kick Advisory Services, co-founded by Afsar Ebrahim & Pierre d’Unienville, is driven by its commitment to sustainability and responsible development, and is well-positioned to assist businesses and organisations in their ESG efforts and initiatives. This approach revolutionises how Kick Advisory Services will serve its clients, helping them build trust and achieve sustainable outcomes amidst rising expectations for ESG performance.
"Through this collaboration, we are strengthening our ability to support companies in integrating ESG into their core business strategies. The need for actionable ESG insights is more critical than ever, and we are excited to bring Risk Insights' cutting-edge ESG GPS™ and A-Cubed solutions to businesses in Mauritius and beyond," said Afsar Ebrahim, Co-Founder & Executive Director of KICK Advisory Services. "We are delighted to expand our collaboration with Kick Advisory Services to further drive ESG adoption in Mauritius. By providing businesses with innovative ESG data solutions, we empower them to navigate the evolving sustainability landscape and create lasting impact," said Andrey Bogdanov, CEO of Risk Insights.
Risk Insights is renowned for its AI-powered ESG data disclosure solutions, including the ESG GPS™ suite of products for listed companies: ESG GPS™ Comprehensive Report, VISION, X-Ray, KaleidoScope, and A-Cubed, an unlisted ESG readiness tool. The company has been recognised for its work in sustainability by the World Economic Forum New Champions Award in 2020 and 2021, by Environmental Finance, among other international awards.
About Kick Advisory Services
Kick Advisory Services, established in July 2020, is a boutique corporate finance advisory firm based in Mauritius and aims to be a key player of the Mauritius International Financial Centre (Mauritius IFC). The firm specialises in delivering tailored financial solutions to businesses operating over Africa, India, Dubai and Mauritius. Kick Advisory Services caters to a diverse range of industries, including financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, technology, state-owned enterprises, real estate, and leisure and hospitality. KICK Advisory Services recently opened an office in India via its joint venture with Finkons International (an Indian Advisory firm) to further strengthen businesses within the Africa-India corridor. To learn more about Kick Advisory Services and its services please visit: https://www.kickadvisory.com/
Kick Advisory Services contact: contact@kickadvisory.com
About Risk Insights
Risk Insights™ (RI) is a Data Science boutique with a key focus on ESG. RI launched the first on-continent AI-powered ESG rating tool, ESG GPS™, which is designed by Africans for Africa. ESG GPS™ ensures a balanced application of global ESG standards to local realities. All listed companies in major African exchanges have been rated by ESG GPS™. Risk Insights is a member of the World Economic Forum New Champions and the founder of the World Economic Forum New Champions Sout Africa Chapter. For ESG GPS™ ratings and more information about ESG in Africa please visit: www.riskinsights.co.za
Risk Insights contact: info@riskinsights.co.za
