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 Put together an article covering 10 of the most widely used supply chain sustainability platforms, such as EcoVadis, Sourcemap: the Supply Chain Mapping Company, Assent, and Terra Reporting │ ESG Platform │ Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability. These platforms offer businesses the tools to track, assess, and improve their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance across their entire supply chain. 👉 [Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d5RsGAJN We are curious to know—has anyone here used any of these platforms? If so, how did you find them? Did they help improve your supply chain's sustainability performance? Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences in the comments below! #Sustainability #SupplyChain #ESG #CarbonEmissions #TechForGood #SustainableBusiness #GreenTech #SupplyChainTransparency @CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, Supply Chain Now, The B Team, OneTrust, Avetta, SupplyShift, a Sphera company, Transparency-One, Veriforce, Sustainable Brands

What is the missing link between #communication and #designthinking? Many organizations and professionals recognize the power of design thinking in #innovation, yet communication remains an underutilized driver of its success. The intersection of these two disciplines is where real #impact happens. Design thinking, with its emphasis on user-centric problem-solving, thrives on effective communication. Empathy mapping, ideation, prototyping, and testing all require clear articulation of insights, ideas, and feedback loops. Without strategic #communication, even the most well-crafted solutions risk misalignment, inefficiency, or resistance from stakeholders. In my work across #policy development, #stakeholder engagement, and impact #consulting, I have seen how structured communication refines problem definitions, facilitates collaboration, and accelerates adoption. It ensures that ideas move beyond the whiteboard into practical implementation. How do you integrate communication into your design thinking process? Let's exchange insights> www.solomonirungu.com #ProblemSolving TMS Ruge, Rebecca Enonchong, FREng, Femi Longe, Ashish Mathur, Cellulant, Bright Gameli Mawudor, PhD, mPedigree, Joyce Akpata LLB, BL, MBA, FCIS, ACIArb., Till Wahnbaeck, CPA ANN MOOCHI WAINAINA, Chidi Afulezi, Bunmi Omeke, IBM, University of Nairobi, AfriLabs, AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY, TechnoServe, GSMA, Africa Sustainability Matters (ASM), Krusha Khakhar, Kairũ Karega, Prof. Izael Da Silva, Ashkan Danesh, African Union, Isaac Mukua, Joy Omolo

ACE Green Recycling, Inc. has partnered with SPIRO, Africa’s largest electric vehicle company, to advance sustainable battery recycling across the continent. The collaboration focuses on recycling end-of-life lithium-ion batteries, including LFP batteries, and production waste from Spiro’s battery manufacturing facilities. https://lnkd.in/dnJS3d3h Kaushik Burman, Nishchay Chadha, Fatih Birol, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), Umicore, Northvolt, Mark Widmar #batteryrecycling #sustainablenergy

As Africa's largest conglomerate, the Dangote Industries Limited is setting new standards for sustainability in supply chain management. From sourcing to production and distribution, the company is embedding sustainability in every step of its operations. Here’s how: ✅ Ethical Sourcing: Dangote partners with suppliers who meet high environmental and social standards, ensuring raw materials are responsibly sourced with minimal impact on ecosystems. ⚙️ Sustainable Production: By investing in energy-efficient technologies and minimizing waste, Dangote is reducing its carbon footprint across its manufacturing facilities. 🚚 Efficient Logistics: With strategically located distribution hubs and optimized transportation routes, Dangote minimizes fuel consumption and emissions while ensuring timely delivery. 📊 Technology-Driven Sustainability: From real-time monitoring systems to data-driven decisions, Dangote leverages cutting-edge tech to improve supply chain efficiency and transparency. 🔄 Circular Economy: By repurposing waste materials and promoting recycling, Dangote is contributing to a circular economy that reduces reliance on raw materials and minimizes waste. Dangote Industries has also unveiled Africa's largest tomato processing plant. Despite Nigeria being Africa’s second-largest tomato producer, with an annual yield of 1.8 million MTs, nearly 40% of its tomato yield is lost due to post-harvest issues such as poor storage and transport. To address this, the Dangote Group has established a mega greenhouse nursery, capable of producing 300 tons of hybrid tomato seedlings annually, supporting local farmers with high-quality inputs and significantly enhancing tomato production efficiency. Through innovation and a commitment to ethical practices, Dangote is not only strengthening its supply chain but also setting an example for businesses across Africa to follow. https://lnkd.in/dgDGMJZ5 #Sustainability #SupplyChain #Innovation #CircularEconomy #DangoteGroup #EnvironmentalStewardship #BusinessLeadership #SustainableBusiness Maersk Line, Limited, Bidco Africa, Olam, Unilever, Sappi, Sasol, Devki group, Woolworths Supermarkets

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐒 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭? 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚’𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲? The US’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and its climate finance commitments presents a significant challenge for Africa, which is already grappling with the harsh realities of climate change. With developing nations, particularly in Africa, relying heavily on external funds to support climate resilience and adaptation projects, the gap left by the US could hinder progress. However, this situation also offers Africa an opportunity to explore new pathways, such as strengthening regional cooperation, expanding partnerships with emerging economies like China and India, and harnessing the continent’s vast renewable energy resources. Africa could also invest more in local solutions and innovations, drawing from indigenous knowledge to address the impacts of climate change in ways that are both sustainable and culturally relevant. What stands out is that Africa may need a new climate finance strategy. Which should they focus on? UNFCCC-WGEO Regional Collaboration Centre (RCC) MENA and SA, African Climate Reality Project, Green Climate Fund, IPCC, UNDP Climate, International Institute for Sustainable Development, Climate Group, WRI Climate

The EIC (Energy Industries Council) has released a report ; The Apex Report. According to the Apex Report 2025, Africa is poised to launch 41 green hydrogen projects by 2030—a game-changer for the continent’s renewable energy landscape. With abundant sunshine, wind, and proximity to European markets, countries like Egypt, Morocco, Namibia, and South Africa are at the forefront of this transformation. While challenges like infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and investment hurdles persist, international collaborations, including the EU’s REPowerEU Plan, are paving the way for success. The economic and environmental benefits of green hydrogen have the potential to redefine Africa’s role in the global energy transition. European Union, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), World Resources Institute @Repower EU, European Investment Bank (EIB), Neil Golding, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Read the article: https://lnkd.in/dShtVyr8 #Energy #AfricaEnergy #GlobalEnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #ClimateAction

The Ngonye Falls Hydroelectric Project is more than just an energy solution—it's a catalyst for sustainable growth and transformation. With the addition of 180 MW of clean, renewable energy, this project is: ✅ Boosting Zambia's energy security ✅ Creating thousands of local jobs ✅ Supporting rural electrification ✅ Promoting economic development and social inclusion This is a step forward in driving both economic growth and social well-being, empowering local communities while preserving the environment. Want to know more about the incredible impact of this project on Zambia’s future? 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dR_mcRE5 ZESCO Limited, African Development Bank Group , Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA), Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) The World Bank, Ministry of Energy Zambia, UNDP Zambia Hydro Power International (Pvt) Ltd, Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry , Western Power Company,

QS ImpACT, a leading education and career solutions firm in the UK, has launched the QS Impact Skills Challenge , a free global initiative designed to equip young people with the skills to tackle sustainability challenges through innovation and creativity. This unique program trains participants to design impactful games that address the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), fostering sustainability, social innovation, and tech-for-good solutions. Running virtually from April 23 to May 9, 2025, the challenge is supported by many iinstitutions including African institutions of higher learning like Strathmore University,University Of Lusaka, Kenya School of Law and other international institutions making it an incredible opportunity for African students to showcase their talent and leadership on a global stage. As Krusha Khakhar, Marketing and Communications Manager at QS Impact, notes in her article: "𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝒂 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒕𝒉: 𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝒂 𝒎𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒊-𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒈𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒚 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒄𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝒅𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔. 𝑰𝒕 𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒊𝒏𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚’𝒔 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔. 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒌𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒔 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒇𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆, 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒖𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒎-𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔." This program highlights the power of youth as changemakers, offering a platform to learn, innovate, and contribute meaningfully to the global sustainability agenda. 📖 Read more about the Skills Challenge- https://lnkd.in/d_PXdVVi 🎥 Watch the introductory video on YouTube- https://lnkd.in/dumjSHyZ #SustainabilityMatters #AfricaLeads #YouthEmpowerment #QSSkillsChallenge World Economic Forum, International Labour Organization, University of Nairobi, Kenyatta University, The Open University of Kenya, Takoradi Technical University, Babcock University, University of Energy and Natural Resources

Africa's climate tech sector is outpacing fintech as the top investment choice, driving sustainable change across the continent. Startups like Roam, SPIRO, and Apollo Agriculture are leading the charge in climate-smart solutions. Learn how initiatives like the Africa Climate Tech & Investment Summit 2025 and the Climate Action Window:  A 2025 call for proposals focusing on mobilizing resources for climate action in Africa supported by the @African Development Fund are playing a key role in catalyzing innovation. These efforts are mobilizing crucial resources to accelerate climate action in Africa Read more- https://lnkd.in/duDuk7iY Africa Tech Summit , d.light, Bboxx, @persistent energy, Tolbi, Octavia Carbon, Sand to Green, wetility energy, Ampersand Energy

Africa has its own unique challenges, and innovation here is born out of necessity. One shining example is how we have reimagined access to clean energy. Solar power is the obvious solution to our energy challenges. The sun shines abundantly across the continent, offering limitless potential for renewable energy. Yet for many, the high upfront cost of solar systems has been a significant barrier. But does that mean we should remain stuck in the past, relying on polluting and expensive energy sources? No. We innovate. African countries have widely embraced the pay-as-you-go (PAYG) solar model, a solution that is as practical as it is revolutionary.  Instead of requiring families to pay the full cost of a solar system upfront, companies like M-KOPA (Kenya), Bboxx (Rwanda), and ZOLA Electric (Tanzania) allow customers to make a small deposit and pay for the system in affordable installments, often through mobile money platforms like Safaricom PLC's Mpesa. This approach is transformative because it meets people where they are. It acknowledges that many African households may not have the means to afford a solar system all at once but can manage smaller, consistent payments. By adapting to the realities of our communities, the PAYG solar model does more than provide clean energy; it empowers people to improve their quality of life on their terms. This is what sustainability should do: solve real problems in ways that work for the people and communities it serves. Is Pay as you go solar the key to unlocking Africa’s renewable energy potential? Solarkiosk Solutions GmbH, Clean Energy 4 Africa (CE4A), Africa Renewable Energy Initiative , Africare, Solar Now, Power for All,