ANNOUNCEMENT OF COLLABORATION BETWEEN PwC MAURITIUS AND RISK INSIGHTS
PwC and Risk Insights are pleased to announce the continuation of their successful cooperation in Africa with their new market collaboration in Mauritius.
Recognizing the paramount importance of sustainable development and the increasing relevance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors in today's business landscape, Risk Insights and PwC Mauritius have joined forces to advance the integration of ESG principles across Africa. Companies are increasingly realizing the significance of adopting a robust approach to ESG to meet the expectations of investors and stakeholders.
As part of this collaboration, PwC Mauritius will leverage Risk Insights' portfolio of ESG GPS™ data tools, including X-Ray, Comprehensive ESG GPS™ ratings reports and the extensive ESG GPS™ database. This will enable PwC to provide ESG expert advice to companies to enhance their ESG strategies, transformations, performances, and reporting. Currently, PwC has access to ESG GPS™ data that covers four major stock exchanges across Africa, including South Africa, Nigeria, Mauritius, and Kenya.
PwC Mauritius, driven by its New Equation strategy, is committed to creating value through sustainability initiatives and green investments. The firm is well-positioned to assist businesses and organizations in their ESG efforts and initiatives. This approach revolutionizes how PwC serves its clients, helping them build trust and achieve sustainable outcomes amidst rising expectations for ESG performance.
Risk Insights is renowned for its AI-powered ESG data disclosure solutions, including 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 recognized for its work in sustainability by the World Economic Forum New Champions Award in 2020 and 2021, by Environmental Finance among other international organizations.
About PwC:
PwC is a network of firms in 152 countries with over 328,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services. To learn more about PwC and its services, please visit www.pwc.com/mu
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 South Africa Chapter. For ESG GPS™ ratings and more information about ESG in Africa, please visit www.riskinsights.co.za.