Our Story

Empowering Africa for a Sustainable Future

ESG Academy is a collaborative initiative established through a partnership between Evolve Board Consulting, Sustainable Africa Company Limited, and Women in Management Africa (WIMA).

Our Mission & Purpose

The ESG Academy is committed to fostering sustainable growth, upholding ethical leadership, and driving lasting impact through innovation and collaboration across the African continent.

Our Purpose

To deliver capacity building programs in ESG leadership and compliance across the private sector and public sector in Africa. The Academy also aims to undertake specialized ESG consulting and advisory services and perform ESG related research and knowledge curation from an African context.

Our Objectives

  • Designing and delivering ESG curriculum tailored to the African context
  • Co-hosting workshops, webinars, and training events
  • Developing ESG tools, case studies, and learning resources
  • Mobilizing resources and strategic partnerships for scale and sustainability
  • Advocating for stronger ESG integration within corporate and public governance

Why ESG Matters

ESG integration drives innovation, reduces risk, enhances reputation, and creates sustainable long-term value for all stakeholders across Africa.

Our Core Values

These fundamental principles guide everything we do and shape how we serve our clients, partners, and the broader ESG community across Africa.

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Excellence

We maintain the highest standards in everything we do, from education delivery to consulting outcomes.

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Integrity

We operate with transparency, honesty, and ethical principles in all our relationships and engagements.

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Innovation

We continuously evolve our methods and approaches to stay ahead of ESG trends and challenges.

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Impact

We measure our success by the positive environmental and social change we help organizations achieve.

Our Journey

From partnership formation to becoming a leading ESG education and consulting provider across the African continent.

2020

Partnership Formation

Three leading organizations came together to form ESG Academy, combining their unique expertise.

2021

Academy Launch

ESG Academy officially launched with its first capacity building programs and consulting services.

2022

Program Expansion

Expanded offerings to include specialized ESG consulting, advisory services, and research initiatives.

2023

African Impact

Successfully delivered programs across multiple African countries, building local ESG capacity.

2024

Future Growth

Continuing to expand our reach and impact across the African continent.

Our Progress
2020

Partnership Formation

Three leading organizations came together to form ESG Academy, combining their unique expertise.

2021

Academy Launch

ESG Academy officially launched with its first capacity building programs and consulting services.

2022

Program Expansion

Expanded offerings to include specialized ESG consulting, advisory services, and research initiatives.

2023

African Impact

Successfully delivered programs across multiple African countries, building local ESG capacity.

2024

Future Growth

Continuing to expand our reach and impact across the African continent.

Our Strategic Partners

By combining the profound expertise of our three partner organizations, ESG Academy offers a unique and powerful platform for advancing ESG practices across Africa.

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Sustainable Africa Company Limited

Led by Sara Teri

A registered company established with a mission to advance sustainable development across Africa and specializing in training, research and knowledge curation.

ESG Standards Reporting Impact Measurement Training Research
DMS

Evolve Board Consulting

Led by Dr. Mike Sallu

A professional advisory firm specializing in board governance, strategy, and leadership development.

Board Governance Strategy Leadership Development ESG Integration MEL Systems
DNM

Women in Management Africa (WIMA)

Led by Dr. Naike Moshi

A registered non-profit organization focused on advancing women in leadership and governance.

Women Leadership Governance Gender Balance Economic Empowerment Inclusive Environment

Our Impact Across Africa

Numbers that tell the story of our commitment to advancing ESG knowledge and driving sustainable business transformation across the African continent.

500+
Professionals Trained
50+
Organizations Served
15+
African Countries
95%
Client Satisfaction

Ready to Join Our Mission?

Whether you're looking to enhance your ESG knowledge, transform your organization, or partner with us, we'd love to hear from you.