Risk Insights ESG GPS Sustainable Newsletter

DEAR VALUED RISK INSIGHTS™/ ESG GPS™ SUBSCRIBER,

Welcome to the latest edition of the Risk Insights | ESG GPS Newsletter!

We are delighted to share the latest highlights from our journey at the forefront of ESG and sustainability across Africa. This edition captures the key milestones, insights, and collaborations that are shaping the continent’s evolving sustainable finance landscape.

At Risk Insights, our mission remains clear: “Pioneering ESG, Powering Africa’s Tomorrow.” Through continuous innovation, strategic partnerships, and data-driven intelligence, we are empowering businesses, investors, and policymakers to advance transparency, resilience, and sustainable growth across Africa’s markets.

Featured Thought Leadership  

Our latest Medium feature, “Kenya’s ESG Disclosure Maturity and Africa’s Path from Reporting to Risk Pricing,” explores how African markets are evolving from sustainability reporting to true risk pricing.

Using ESG GPS™ data, the analysis reveals that while only a fraction of Kenyan listed firms disclose Net Zero targets or emissions data, governance transparency is rapidly improving — now comparable to South Africa’s. The piece underscores a key message: credible, comparable ESG data is the bridge between African issuers and global capital flows. Read Here

In a recent LSE Africa Blog, Risk Insights argues that ESG is not a neo-colonial agenda but a powerful framework for Africa’s growth and sovereignty. Rejecting ESG risks exclusion from global capital, trade, and investment flows. Instead, embracing it allows Africa to shift from shareholder primacy to stakeholder value, where people, planet, and governance drive sustainable prosperity.

Through initiatives like South Africa’s King IV Code and the JSE’s sustainability disclosure guidance, Africa is shaping its own ESG narrative—anchored in transparency, credibility, and impact. For Risk Insights, ESG represents not external control but Africa’s foundation for competitive, inclusive, and resilient growth. Read Here

The Inaugural Pan-Africa ESG Awards

We are proud to invite you to the first-ever Pan-Africa ESG Awards, hosted by the African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA), taking place on 27 November 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda.

This historic event marks a milestone in Africa’s journey towards sustainable finance and responsible investment, celebrating the companies and leaders driving environmental stewardship, social progress, and governance excellence across the continent.

The Awards will:
🏆 Recognize Africa’s ESG trailblazers setting benchmarks in sustainability.
🌱 Highlight innovation in corporate responsibility and resilience.
🌍 Showcase Africa’s unique leadership in building an inclusive, transparent, and sustainable financial future.

Join us in honoring those who are shaping Africa’s ESG legacy and powering the continent’s sustainable tomorrow.

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Voicing Africa's ESG Vision on the Global Stage

Risk Insights at the AI Regulation & Compliance Conference 2025

On 4–5 November 2025, Risk Insights will join policymakers, legal experts, and technology leaders at the AI Regulation & Compliance Conference in Fourways, Johannesburg. The event explores how governance, law, and innovation must evolve in the age of artificial intelligence.

Representing Risk Insights, our leadership will contribute to discussions on harnessing AI for ESG compliance, highlighting how data integrity, ethical AI, and transparency can strengthen both corporate accountability and investor confidence. With ESG GPS™ and our advanced analytics framework, Risk Insights continues to demonstrate how AI-driven intelligence bridges the gap between regulation, sustainability, and responsible growth.

Our participation underscores our broader mission — to align technology with purpose, ensuring Africa’s digital transformation is governed by trust, guided by ethics, and powered by data.

 Risk Insights at the Leadership Conference 2025

We are pleased to share that Risk Insights will be participating in the Strategic Risk, Resilience, ESG & AI-Enabled Risk Leadership Conference 2025, taking place from November 11–14, 2025, at Capital on The Park Hotel, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa.

This high-level convening will bring together leaders, practitioners, and innovators to address the pressing challenges and opportunities in navigating complexity in today’s world. The conference will explore:

• Strategic Risk & Resilience – Preparing organizations for volatility and systemic shocks.

• ESG Integration – Harnessing Environmental, Social, and Governance practices for sustainable value creation.

• AI-Enabled Risk Management – Leveraging advanced technology to enhance decision-making and foresight.

At Risk Insights, we remain committed to pioneering ESG and powering Africa’s tomorrow. Our participation in this conference underscores our dedication to shaping Africa’s sustainability agenda and strengthening resilience through cutting-edge risk intelligence.

We look forward to contributing to these important conversations and engaging with peers and partners from across Africa and beyond.

4th Annual Africa Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Summit

We are proud to share that Andrey Bogdanov, Chief Executive Officer of Risk Insights, will be speaking at the 4th Annual Africa Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Summit and Expo 2025, taking place on 27–28 November 2025.

As a leader committed to embedding ESG and inclusive risk management across Africa, Andrey brings a wealth of expertise in building sustainable systems that empower both businesses and communities. His contribution will spotlight how advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) is not only a moral imperative but also a driver of resilience, innovation, and long-term growth for African markets. Mr Bogdanov academic interest focused on the ESG and Gender in leadership. He will be uncovering besides others True Gender Leadership and How it is Different to Symbolic One in Africa context.

At Risk Insights, we believe in “Pioneering ESG, Powering Africa’s Tomorrow” — and this conversation will highlight how DEIB sits at the very heart of that mission.

Risk Insights at Cbonds Dubai 2025

We are delighted to share that Risk Insights has been invited to participate in the upcoming Cbonds Emerging Markets Fixed Income Conference taking place in Dubai on 13 November 2025.

Our contribution will spotlight Africa’s rapidly evolving ESG landscape within global capital markets. From the growth and maturity of African ESG bond markets to the critical issues of greenium, investor responsiveness, and the risks of greenwashing, we will bring unique insights grounded in our pioneering AI-powered ESG GPS® ratings model.

This is not only an opportunity to showcase Africa’s innovation in sustainable finance, but also to highlight how AI and ESG data can reshape transparency, attract capital, and support long-term economic resilience across the continent.

At Risk Insights, we remain committed to pioneering ESG, powering Africa’s tomorrow — and we look forward to engaging with global investors, thought leaders, and policymakers at this prestigious gathering.

Risk Insights at The Market 2.0 – Bahrain

We are pleased to announce that Risk Insights will be participating in The Market 2.0 Conference, taking place on 20 November 2025 at the Sheraton Bahrain Hotel, Kingdom of Bahrain.

This global platform brings together forward-thinking leaders, innovators, and policymakers to discuss the transformation of markets in an era of rapid change.

At Risk Insights, we will spotlight:

• Africa’s ESG journey and its role in shaping global market innovation.

• How AI-powered ESG GPS® tools strengthen transparency, accountability, and investment flows.

• The opportunities for emerging markets to align with global sustainability and risk frameworks.

Our participation reinforces our mission: Pioneering ESG, Powering Africa’s Tomorrow — ensuring Africa’s voice and leadership remain central in global financial transformation.

 Highlights from Recent Forums and Conferences

Africa Mining Risk & Insurance Conference - From Data to Decisions

At the recent Africa Mining Risk & Insurance Conference held at Southern Sun, Rosebank (22–23 October 2025), Dr. Andrey Bogdanov, CEO of Risk Insights, delivered a thought-provoking session on how ESG intelligence is transforming Africa’s mining risk landscape.

In his address, Dr. Bogdanov emphasized the growing need for data-driven ESG insights to strengthen mining sector resilience, improve underwriting accuracy, and attract sustainable capital. He showcased how ESG GPS™ analytics provide a new lens for assessing environmental impact, governance quality, and social license to operate—turning raw disclosure data into actionable risk intelligence.

The session reinforced Risk Insights’ commitment to driving transparency and innovation across Africa’s high-impact industries, where mining remains both an economic engine and a test case for responsible growth.