The conference’s core theme, “Sustainable future through leadership”, underscores the essential role that leaders play in ensuring their organisations align with ESG principles and integrate them into their overall strategy, say the organisers.
Webber Wentzel management has worked with its lawyers to transform the firm’s legal services to help clients better manage their ESG risks and opportunities. The firm is a gold sponsor of the 2024 ESG Africa Conference, and a few of Webber Wentzel’s lawyers will share on some of these topics at the conference.
Webber Wentzel’s Head of ESG and Environment, Garyn Rapson, will give a keynote speech on “Governance as a driving factor”; Paula-Ann Novotny, a partner at Webber Wentzel, will be a panellist in a discussion about social inclusivity; and Yael Shafrir, associate director at Webber Wentzel, will be a panellist in a breakout session focusing on sustainable financing and AfCFTA.
Some of the other topics that will be covered include: Making the case for ESG in hard times; The future of ESG and SMMEs; The move towards innovative and circular business models for Africa; Storytelling as a critical element of ESG; and Using indigenous knowledge systems.
Other highlights to look out for at the conference include the Student Innovation Challenge, a competition designed to recognise and celebrate innovative ideas that address pressing sustainability issues; and the Beyond Awards, which recognise remarkable initiatives, companies and individuals that have made a significant positive impact on communities and the environment.
The conference will take place on 1 and 2 October 2024 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Attendees will be able to network with over 400 industry professionals and listen to over 70 local and international speakers. To view the full agenda of the conference and details of speakers, click here.
Webber Wentzel has provided a discount code for those wishing to attend. Click here to register for the conference, and use code X1HFOZMY to get a 15% discount.
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