Waltersmith backs Sustainability Forum 2025, pushing ESG as vital for Africa’s development and business resilience

Waltersmith backs Sustainability Forum 2025, confirming its partnership with Africa Interviews to promote Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles as core pillars of African development.

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The second edition of the forum will take place on Tuesday, 16 September, at Capital Club, Victoria Island, Lagos, convening leaders from business, government, and civil society.

Themed “Beyond Compliance: Making ESG Work for African Realities,” the event aims to generate action-oriented strategies tailored to the continent’s unique needs.

By aligning with the forum, Waltersmith backs Sustainability Forum efforts to shift ESG from a tick-box exercise to a driver of real, measurable impact.

The company described its participation as a reflection of its commitment to sustainable growth that balances profit with people and the planet.

“Our partnership demonstrates a clear alignment between business growth and sustainable development,” Waltersmith stated.

The event comes as more Nigerian corporates acknowledge that ESG isn’t just about meeting regulations.

It’s increasingly a determinant of long-term competitiveness, investor confidence, and public trust.

Organisations such as Seplat Energy and Sahara Group have already adopted strong ESG frameworks — from mass tree planting to signing the UN Global Compact — illustrating how sustainability is reshaping corporate priorities.

Waltersmith backs Sustainability Forum with this same recognition.

As a key player in Nigeria’s petroleum sector, its support signals a deliberate move toward environmental accountability, community development, and inclusive economic empowerment.

Africa Interviews Sustainability Forum, launched in 2024, has already become a recognised platform for practical sustainability thinking on the continent.

Unlike talk-heavy conferences, the forum focuses on real-world case studies, partnerships, and outcomes.

Sam Umukoro, Co-Founder of Africa Interviews, welcomed Waltersmith’s involvement, saying:

“This kind of leadership shows African companies aren’t just reacting to global demands — they are shaping frameworks that reflect our lived realities.”

This year’s edition will feature keynote addresses, high-level panel discussions, and networking sessions focused on:

• Integrating sustainability into corporate governance
• Financing Africa’s energy transition
• Scaling renewable adoption
• Ensuring social inclusion in growth strategies

The ultimate goal is to translate ESG policies into community-level outcomes and position Africa’s growth as sustainable, inclusive, and globally credible.

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By ensuring Waltersmith backs Sustainability Forum, the organisers say they are reinforcing the urgent message: Africa’s future must be built responsibly — and together.