Global stakeholders in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and sustainability are set to converge in Accra for the inaugural International ESG and Sustainability Reporting Summit, taking place from August 27 to 29, 2025.
The 3-day event, spearheaded by TSL Sustainability in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, is expected to convene a cross-section of stakeholders committed to promoting sustainable growth across Africa and beyond.
Held under the theme “Sustainable Growth: ESG Reporting, EU Taxonomy, and Strategic Pathways for Developing Economies,” the summit will attract government policymakers, ESG professionals, researchers, civil society leaders, development partners, and corporate organizations. Together, they will explore strategies for embedding sustainability into economic development frameworks.
Ing. Shelter Lotsu (PhD), Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee said the summit will explore policy updates, sustainability trends, ESG challenges, and the EU Taxonomy, while showcasing advanced tools and technologies that support effective ESG reporting and implementation.
“The summit aims to provide insights into the latest policy developments and regulatory requirements, explore emerging trends and innovations in the field of sustainability, discuss common challenges in adopting ESG frameworks and the EU Taxonomy, and introduce advanced tools and technologies that support ESG reporting and sustainability,” he mentioned.
He said the summit will be structured around fifteen thematic tracks, including Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability, Green Finance and Energy Transition, Policy and Regulation for Sustainable Growth, and Governance and Risk Management.
Participants will also delve into emerging trends in ESG reporting, examine regulatory frameworks like the EU Taxonomy, and learn about cutting-edge technologies driving sustainable reporting practices.
He added that “participants will be equipped with innovative technological strategies and best practices to address challenges in ESG sustainability required to attain the desired growth and high returns in their respective economies.”
Dr. Lotus revealed that one of the summit’s key objectives is to address the challenges developing economies face in implementing ESG frameworks.
