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Risk Insights (“RI”) Joins Capacity Building and Sustainable Investment (“CASI”) to Advance Sustainable Impact Investing with China and Africa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 19, 2024

Johannesburg, South Africa

Risk Insights (“RI”) Joins Capacity Building and Sustainable Investment (“CASI”) to Advance Sustainable Impact Investing with China and Africa

 

Risk Insights (RI), a pioneering data science and AI-driven sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) company, is privileged to announce its collaboration with Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI) as a knowledge partner. This relationship underscores Risk Insights’ commitment to advancing sustainability practices and empowering organizations with the tools and knowledge required to meet evolving global challenges in sustainable investment.

The collaboration is designed to enhance knowledge sharing, promote research, and implement practical sustainable investment principles with China and Africa. Risk Insights will actively participate in CASI initiatives to strengthen capacity-building efforts, supporting organizations to meet high ESG standards in line with international best practice while addressing critical global challenges such as climate risk and social impact.

As Africa businesses and governments are increasingly prioritizing sustainable growth, social responsibility, and governance transparency, the collaboration with RI and CASI comes at a crucial time. With years of experience in ESG analytics and proprietary tools such as ESG GPS™ and A-Cubed™, Risk Insights is well-positioned to address unique challenges within the African investment landscape. These tools provide localized ESG assessments, fostering responsible decision-making and promoting resilience and long-term value creation.

Anushka Bogdanov, Founder of Risk Insights, commented: “This collaboration with CASI underscores our commitment to driving sustainability and fostering capacity building in the global investment community for Africa. We are proud to contribute to initiatives that promote impactful, responsible investments while addressing critical ESG challenges for the continent.”

Founded in 2009, Risk Insights is Africa’s first female-owned boutique firm specializing in data science, artificial intelligence, and ESG solutions. With flagship products such as ESG GPS™ and A-Cubed™, Risk Insights provides accurate, localized ESG assessments tailored for African-listed companies. Innovation and capacity building remain central to the company’s mission, establishing it as a leader in advancing ESG practices across Africa and beyond.

The Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI) is a global network committed to enhancing collaboration, knowledge sharing, and capacity building in sustainable investment. CASI connects members across the worldwide and sectors to drive initiatives addressing critical sustainability challenges and promoting best practices in sustainability.

This partnership with CASI reinforces Risk Insights’ dedication to advancing sustainability, enhancing collaboration, and developing capacity within the global investment ecosystem. Together, we strive to shape a future defined by responsible investments and sustainable growth.

Contact Information:

·       Risk Insights: info@riskinsights.co.za

·       Website: www.riskinsights.co.za  

·       CASI Secretariat: casi@ifs.net.cn

·       Website: www.casi.net