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Tomorrow is too late: ESG requires action today
A message from the desk of Kenny Fihla,
Chief Executive Officer, Corporate and Investment Banking, Standard Bank Group
Kenny Fihla, Chief Executive Officer: Standard Bank Corporate Investment Banking, explains why ESG is no longer optional: it’s a core business competency Standard Bank takes seriously. In 2022 the Group launched its Climate Policy, committing to achieve net zero carbon emissions from our own operations for newly built facilities by 2030, for existing facilities by 2040, and from our portfolio of financed emissions by 2050.
Welcome
Mr. Sim Tshabalala (Chief Executive Officer, Standard Bank Group) will officially welcome the guests and open the summit followed by a keynote speech.
Chief Executive Officer, Standard Bank Group
Energy Transition
While the Global North is progressing in advancing towards carbon neutrality, the pace for the Global South – particularly Africa – requires a multifaceted approach for the region’s unique context of energy poverty against the backdrop of immediate socio-economic needs.
Moderated by Dr. Miriam Altman Panelists: Prof. Barend Erasmus, Mr. Dele Kuti, Engr. Olalere Odusote
Climate impact, opportunities and risks
Climate change presents significant risks to some of the most vulnerable parts of our continent, and at the same time, it presents several opportunities for innovation, such as scaling renewables projects, facilitating sustainable finance investments and partnering across society to achieve positive social change.
Deputy Executive Director, UN Environment Programme
Moderated by Mr. Simon Freemantle Panelists: Dr. Penny Byrne, Mr. Rich Nuzum, Mr. Mark Raine, Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman
Scaling up industry transitions
Across the globe, industries are at varying stages in their journey towards sustainability. Some sectors are responsible for a significant share of global greenhouse gas emissions and face a more intricate path. The challenge lies not just in initiating these transitions, but in scaling them — in amplifying efforts, broadening scopes, and ensuring that sustainable practices become the norm rather than the exception.
UN Climate Change Advisory
Moderated by Mr. Marc Ter Mors Panelists: Ms. Sarah Collins, Mr. Mutuma Marangu, Mr. Mike Teke
Meeting of the minds
Climate change is a global problem that requires a global solution. No country can solve climate change on its own. The global North and global South have different but complementary needs. The North has more financial resources and technology expertise, while the South has abundant renewable energy resources.
Moderated by Prof. Morris Mthombeni Panelist: Ms. Tracey Davies
Closing
Mr. Kenny Fihla (Chief Executive Officer, Corporate and Investment Banking, Standard Bank Group) will provide closing remarks, highlight the call to action, announce the 2024 awards, and officially close the summit.
Chief Executive Officer, Corporate and Investment Banking, Standard Bank Group
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Mercer, in collaboration with MiDA Advisors and Standard Bank Group have joined forces to publish the second edition of the Mercer report publication titled “Infrastructure financing in sub-Saharan Africa” to present the attractive case for investing in Africa.
When women become leaders, they have the capability to make bold decisions that drive meaningful change and transform industries.
Standard Bank’s African Markets Revealed is a research report providing detailed, comprehensive, medium term (up to 2 years ahead) forecasts for 21 key African economies.
The summit builds on 2021’s Net-Zero theme, focussing on climate change in the context of energy access and energy transition, while acknowledging the link to ESG.
As Standard Bank, we will transform client experience; execute with excellence; and drive sustainable growth.
The 9th annual South Africa Tomorrow Conference, a showcase of African Institutions and listed companies, under the topical theme this year of ‘Structural Reform and Catalysts for Growth’
