By Green Loop Communications ESG • Governance • Sustainability 0 Comments

Understanding ESG Governance: The ‘G’ in ESG

ESG Governance is at the heart of a company’s sustainability efforts, ensuring accountability, transparency, and ethical decision-making. According to BSE ESG guidance and global standards, robust governance structures are essential for long-term success.

At Green Loop, we assist clients design and implement strong governance frameworks that align with global best practices, ensuring that your organization not only meets compliance requirements but additionally thrives in a sustainable future. We can assist your organisation to develop a robust ESG governance structures such as sustainability sub-committees and ESG external engagement committees.

Get in touch, and discover how Green Loop can strengthen your ESG governance.

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Elevating ESG: The Board’s Strategic Role

As per the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) ESG guidelines, effective governance is key to sustainable success. The board’s active oversight in identifying and managing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risks and opportunities is not only a regulatory expectation but a strategic imperative.

At Green Loop ESG Consultants, we believe that integrating ESG into board-level discussions enhances transparency, aligns corporate strategy with stakeholder expectations, and drives long-term value creation. Boards that prioritize ESG are better positioned to navigate the complexities of today’s market and ensure sustainable growth.

We offer specialized board training to help you integrate ESG into your governance framework. Get in touch with us to learn more!

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Unpacking the Botswana Stock Exchange ESG Reporting Guidance

As sustainability takes center stage in global business practices, the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) has introduced an important guidance document for companies listed on the exchange. At Green Loop ESG Consultants, we believe that this guidance represents a significant opportunity for businesses to enhance transparency, attract sustainable investment, and align with global best practices in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting.  / read more

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ESG Reporting – The Next Frontier in Accounting  

At Green Loop ESG Consultants, we see the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting not just as a trend but the future of accounting.

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has established the benchmark for sustainability reporting, offering a robust framework that empowers businesses to effectively measure, understand, and communicate their ESG impacts.

Embracing GRI standards allows companies to achieve unparalleled transparency, foster stakeholder trust, and drive sustainable value creation. This is more than just responsible business—it’s the pathway to long-term success.

Join us as we explore this exciting frontier and lead the charge in pioneering responsible business practices. Interested in learning more? Reach out to us today.

And don’t miss our LinkedIn post next week, where we’ll dive deeper into the GRI standards and what they mean for your business.

By Green Loop Communications Environmental Protection • Natural Resources • Tourism 0 Comments

Environmental protection and Botswana’s launch of the implementation of united nations minamata convention on mercury.

By Lindiwe Modise

Chief Environmentalist | Green Loop Environmental Consultants

The Minister of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism, Honourable Philda Nani Kereng, officially launched the implementation of the United Nations (UN) Minamata Convention on Mercury on the 6th February 2020. The convention is a global treaty with the primary objectives of creating public awareness on protecting human health and the environment from the adverse effects of mercury. The launch was of interest because of mercury’s detrimental impacts on the environment and public health, dating back to 1956 when Japan was subjected to excessive mercury pollution which contaminated water bodies, atmospheric air, fish and ultimately causing Minamata disease on humans. Mercury is found in many appliances used in industrial, medical and domestic spheres. / read more

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The 2020/21 budget speech and its take on environmental challenges to support national development initiatives

By Lindiwe Jean Modise

Chief Environmentalist  |  Green Loop Environmental Consultants

In the 2020/21 Budget Speech delivered early this week by the Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Honourable Dr. Thapelo Matsheka, mentioned that “this Government is committed to transforming the economy through, refocusing existing policies, strategies and programmes, such as: service delivery through ICT; creating sustainable jobs; fighting corruption; improving education and training; providing quality health care; and attracting local and international investors, in order to create an inclusive economy with greater citizen participation.”  Unfortunately environmental and climate change issues were not prioritised as one would have expected given their adverse impact on growth of the national economy. / read more

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The economic value of waste and the establishment of a circular economy in Botswana

By Lindiwe Jean Modise

Chief Environmentalist   |  Green Loop Environmental Consultants

Waste comes in many forms and is a by-product of domestic, commercial and industrial activities.  Waste comprises of used glass, glass bottles, paper, plastic bottles, plastic bags, cans, food leftovers, industrial effluents and emissions. Currently most of the waste finds its way to landfills rendering their lifespan extremely short. The waste is managed through waste management systems to avoid its adverse effect on human health and the environment. Waste management is a system used for the collection, transportation, disposal, recycling and monitoring of waste. / read more

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The global debate on climate change; our appreciation and mitigation plans as a nation.

By Lindiwe Jean Modise

Chief Environmentalist  | Green Loop Environmental Consultants

All countries, developing and developed are negatively contributing to climate change, no matter the distance, it affects the whole world including us here in Botswana. Some argue and say, ‘We are a small nation with a population of less than 2.5 million, therefore we contribute less to global warming as compared to developed countries that operate in mass production.’ This is true, Botswana contributes less as compared to other nations with high populations and a huge industrial base, but climate change has no borders nor barriers. What other nations globally emit at large also affects Botswana and we further add on to the uncontrolled on-going emissions that negatively contribute to climate change. / read more

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One of Botswana’s top economic drivers is potentially the worst global warming nightmare!

By Lindiwe Modise

Chief Environmentalist | Green Loop Environmental Consultants

Some call it a ‘Global warming culprit’ and others, a ‘Top destroyer of the environment’. I know what you are thinking! Air pollution from cars, planes, the industrial and mining sector, no, cattle! According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN), in a report called “Livestock’s Long Shadow”, the livestock sector is identified as one of the top two or three significant contributors to negative environmental impacts worldwide. Livestock activities have significant environmental impact on atmospheric air, land, soil, water, biodiversity and consequently climate change. / read more

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Remedies to current challenges of handling domestic and industrial waste in Botswana, as a strategy towards environmental protection 

By Lindiwe Modise

Chief Environmentalist  |  Green Loop Environmental Consultants

Botswana has been facing challenges of accumulation of a variety of waste over the years. The lack of a complimentary waste management system and an effective waste management plan to combat the increasing volumes has not helped this unfortunate scenario.  Dumping of waste at municipal landfills has compounded the waste management problem because of the lack of a developed and enforced waste management system. Almost any form of waste finds its way into the landfills, from solid waste, chemical, toxic to e-waste, mainly because of the lack of a proper waste management system. The lack of public education on the hidden economic value of waste and how waste should be handled and managed remains an area that needs to be seriously explored going into the future. / read more